Classic Western albums: must-listen recommendations you should hear at least once
From timeless classics to hidden gems, we present a carefully curated selection of essential Western albums.
We’ve gathered masterpieces that have left their mark on music history, as well as lesser-known records that resonate deeply.
Each of these albums carries a unique charm that reflects the artist’s individuality and the spirit of its era, revealing something new with every listen.
These works highlight the depth of music and reaffirm its diversity.
They’re perfect for newcomers to Western music and offer enjoyment for everyone from beginners to seasoned listeners.
Find your favorite record, broaden your musical horizons, and savor an unforgettable listening experience.
Playlist
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| 1east | NevermindNirvana | play_arrow | Nirvana is an American grunge rock... |
| 2east | GNXKendrick Lamar | play_arrow | Mr. Kendrick Lamar is from the United States... |
| 3east | The Marshall Mathers LPEminem | play_arrow | The American rapper Eminem’s ‘Th…’ |
| 4east | My Beautiful Dark Twisted FantasyKanye West | play_arrow | American multi-artist Kanye We… |
| 5east | Let GoAvril Lavigne | play_arrow | Canadian singer-songwriter Avr... |
| 6east | ABBA GoldABBA | play_arrow | The Swedish pop group ABBA’s... |
| 7east | Sorry for Party RockingLMFAO | play_arrow | The American uncle-and-nephew duo, LMFAO... |
| 8east | Harry’s HouseHarry Styles | play_arrow | Three of Mr. Harry Styles' (who is from the United Kingdom)… |
| 9east | Greatest HitsBon Jovi | play_arrow | Fascinated the world from the 1980s through the 1990s… |
| 10east | 1989Taylor Swift | play_arrow | Taylor Swift is from the United States... |
| 11east | Future NostalgiaDua Lipa | play_arrow | The British singer-songwriter, De... |
| 12east | Exile on Main St.The Rolling Stones | play_arrow | The legendary rock band that Britain is proud of, The Ro... |
| 13east | CloserThe Chainsmokers | play_arrow | In recent years, The Cha… has gained explosive popularity. |
| 14east | Number OnesMichael Jackson | play_arrow | Western music from the 1980s to the 2000s… |
| 15east | Poker FaceLady Gaga | play_arrow | The world through eccentric fashion and provocative words… |
| 16east | Ocean EyesOwl City | play_arrow | American singer-songwriter O... |
| 17east | 30Adele | play_arrow | British songstress Adele’s fourth albu… |
| 18east | LemonadeBeyoncé | play_arrow | American singer Beyoncé in 2016… |
| 19east | XEd Sheeran | play_arrow | Ed Sheeran, who is from the United Kingdom, as a young... |
| 20east | SugarMaroon 5 | play_arrow | Having won a Grammy Award and now globally renowned... |
| 21east | I Am… Sasha FierceBeyoncé | play_arrow | American-born songstress Beyoncé’s 3rd al… |
| 22east | CreepRadiohead | play_arrow | The band Radiohead, a leading figure in alternative rock, ... |
| 23east | WonderwallOasis | play_arrow | The substitute for Oasis, the rock band representing the UK… |
| 24east | Wish You Were HereIncubus | play_arrow | In Japan, there’s a uniquely named genre called “mixture rock”... |
| 25east | StarboyThe Weeknd | play_arrow | They’ve been nominated for the Grammy Awards multiple times… |
| 26east | Truly Madly DeeplySavage Garden | play_arrow | Australian melody maker, Sav… |
| 27east | The WagonDinosaur Jr. | play_arrow | The grunge movement that emerged around Seattle in the ’90s... |
| 28east | Just The Way You AreBruno Mars | play_arrow | With the uniquely African American sense of rhythm and a distinctive singing voice... |
| 29east | EverlastingAndy Blueman | play_arrow | The deity who has now already left the trans world... |
| 30east | PentatonixDaft Punk | play_arrow | A world-renowned, Grammy Award–winning arti… |
| 31east | HappyPharrell Williams | play_arrow | A talented Black singer who appeared like a comet... |
| 32east | Break FreeAriana Grande | play_arrow | Ariana Grande’s classic hit. The Zedd-produced sound is a standout. |
| 33east | Billy The BestBilly Joel | play_arrow | By Billy Joel from the United States... |
| 34east | PassengersBruno Bavota | play_arrow | Post-classical music primarily performed on the piano… |
| 35east | Go DoJonsi | play_arrow | An artist from Iceland who gained worldwide popularity... |
| 36east | RunawayKanye West | play_arrow | Rats, which often make headlines for their many troublesome behaviors... |
| 37east | Full PerformanceMum | play_arrow | They’re a “weird bunch” in a good way. Alternati... |
| 38east | Greatest HitsQueen | play_arrow | The legendary British rock band that the UK is proud of, Queen… |
| 39east | I Will DareThe Replacements | play_arrow | The G... that erupted in the ’90s and took the world by storm |
| 40east | I Wanna Be AdoredThe Stone Roses | play_arrow | An ar... who influenced numerous musicians |
| 41east | With or Without YouU2 | play_arrow | The rock band U2, representing Ireland, ... |
| 42east | Aerosmith’s Greatest Hits 1973-1988Aerosmith | play_arrow | The masterpiece released in 1980, “Grea…” |
| 43east | Ping PongArmin van Buuren | play_arrow | An arc created with the image of ping-pong in table tennis… |
| 44east | I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys | play_arrow | In Japan, I got into Western music after listening to this song... |
| 45east | This Is What You Came ForCalvin Harris | play_arrow | Calvi, who is widely active as a world-renowned DJ… |
| 46east | 40/40Carpenters | play_arrow | An American pop [artist/group] representative of the 1970s… |
| 47east | Concrete AngelGareth Emery | play_arrow | Gareth Emery, known for his beautiful melodies... |
| 48east | On The FloorJennifer Lopez | play_arrow | With outstanding looks and a cool singing voice, women around the world... |
| 49east | Lucky Denver Mint.Jimmy Eat World | play_arrow | Popular American emo band, Jimmy E… |
| 50east | LinoleumNOFX | play_arrow | A punk act that has been active since the 1990s... |
| 51east | Time Flies… 1994-2009Oasis | play_arrow | The legendary rock band born in the UK, Oa… |
| 52east | Shape of My HeartSting | play_arrow | Directed by Luc Besson and starring Jean Reno... |
| 53east | Out Of The BlueSystem F | play_arrow | Ferry, who spread Dutch trance around the world, ... |
| 54east | Steps and NumbersThe Appleseed Cast | play_arrow | Post-rock, indie rock, and emo all… |
| 55east | Since I Left YouThe Avalanches | play_arrow | A leading sampling mu… alongside Girl Talk |
| 56east | City Of AngelsThirty Seconds To Mars | play_arrow | A rock band with lots of intense, cool songs... |
| 57east | StreamsideThe Album Leaf | play_arrow | A post-rock band called Tristeza… |
| 58east | Alwaysblink-182 | play_arrow | The po- that became a worldwide craze around the year 2000... |
| 59east | Diane YoungVampire Weekend | play_arrow | In the music of the late 2000s, with Brooklyn as the cen… |
| 60east | Never MeantAmerican Football | play_arrow | Indie that would suit a slow afternoon... |
| 61east | Back HereBBMak | play_arrow | Debuted in 1999 and released two albums… |
| 62east | Near DarkBurial | play_arrow | E..., which became a major movement in the 2010s |
| 63east | Send It OnD’Angelo | play_arrow | Who is the current king of Black music… |
| 64east | Hey MamaDavid Guetta | play_arrow | There isn’t a single person in the art world who doesn’t know the name… |
| 65east | Latch feat.Sam SmithDisclosure | play_arrow | The British dance unit, Disclos… |
| 66east | Thinkin Bout YouFrank Ocean | play_arrow | American hip-hop clan, Odd F… |
| 67east | Let Me See YouGirl Talk | play_arrow | One DJ technique is called “sampling,” which… |
| 68east | Late BluesIda | play_arrow | It's so cute I want to tuck it away in a little treasure box... |
| 69east | Redemption SongJoe Strummer & The Mescaleros | play_arrow | As The Clash in the early punk scene... |
| 70east | Use SomebodyKings Of Leon | play_arrow | In the American rock scene over the past ten years or so, it’s undoub… |
| 71east | All I WantLCD Soundsystem | play_arrow | Post-punk revival that happened in the 2000s/… |
| 72east | MothershipLed Zeppelin | play_arrow | A condensed encapsulation of Led Zeppelin’s career... |
| 73east | Midnight CityM83 | play_arrow | The American music media outlet Pitchfor... |
| 74east | All About That BassMeghan Trainor | play_arrow | Her chubby figure ironically drew attention, and across the United States... |
| 75east | In The Aeroplane Over The SeaNeutral Milk Hotel | play_arrow | A hidden gem known to those in the know: a classic album from the ’90s, Neutra… |
| 76east | Settled DownOWEN | play_arrow | No matter when I listen, it always resonates in my heart, but I’ll just listen quietly... |
| 77east | LjosioOlafur Arnalds | play_arrow | A beautiful piece created in After Effects… |
| 78east | TimberPitbull | play_arrow | With upbeat rhythms and an outstanding sense for melody... |
| 79east | RAMeliaR.A.M | play_arrow | An R with many dramatic melodic lines… |
| 80east | Stay With MeSam Smith | play_arrow | An English artist who won a Grammy at a young age... |
| 81east | Plan BSean Tyas | play_arrow | Specializing in uplifting trance… |
| 82east | Svefn g englarSigur Rós | play_arrow | Sigur Rós, a band that represents contemporary post-rock, is... |
| 83east | We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift | play_arrow | It became famous in Japan as the theme song for Terrace House... |
| 84east | Let It BeThe Beatles | play_arrow | It’s a famous song by the Beatles that has continued to captivate the world... |
| 85east | All These Things That I’ve DoneThe Killers | play_arrow | The band from Las Vegas, The Kill... |
| 86east | Such Great HeightsThe Postal Service | play_arrow | Death Cab For Cutie and… |
| 87east | Hard To ExplainThe Strokes | play_arrow | Indispensable when discussing the rock scene since 2000... |
| 88east | Better Sweet SymphonyThe Verve | play_arrow | It begins with elegant, beautiful strings and feels so pleasant... |
| 89east | Pair Of DiceTiesto | play_arrow | Tiesto, who also became the world’s No. 1 DJ... |
| 90east | The GrudgeTool | play_arrow | The rock scene of the ’90s to 2000s was heavy ro... |
| 91east | Best Of Volume 1Van Halen | play_arrow | The American hard rock band, Van He... |
| 92east | War On WarWilco | play_arrow | American alt-country band Wi… |
| 93east | Unfinishedmineral | play_arrow | So important that you absolutely can’t leave it out when talking about emo… |
| 94east | Colourful Life | play_arrow | Cajun, a band from London, England... |
| 95east | Wake UpArcade Fire | play_arrow | Canadian band Arcade Fire... |
| 96east | The Beatles / 1967-1970The Beatles | play_arrow | The beats from 1967 to 1970... |
| 97east | HelloAdele | play_arrow | A legendary female singer who captivates the world, Adele... |
| 98east | Stand By MeBen E. King | play_arrow | It became explosively famous after being used in a movie... |
| 99east | The Very Best of Deep PurpleDeep Purple | play_arrow | Let's set out on a journey that follows the golden road of Western music. I... |
| 100east | Love The Way You LieEminem | play_arrow | Artists and music-related people whose names he doesn’t know… |
| 101east | WorthFifth Harmony | play_arrow | Even after a member left, their popularity did not wane... |
| 102east | BabyJustin Bieber | play_arrow | The male vocalist who captivates the world, in his boyhood… |
| 103east | FireworkKaty Perry | play_arrow | Now the world's greatest hip-hop artist carrying the scene on their back... |
| 104east | How Crazy Are You?Meja | play_arrow | A distinctive, voice-percussion-like in… |
| 105east | LassoPhoenix | play_arrow | The band that represents France today, Phoen… |
| 106east | DiamondsRihanna | play_arrow | Rihanna’s name, who has many fans among Japanese celebrities… |
| 107east | I Want To Hold your HandThe Beatles | play_arrow | Propelled the Beatles into global artists... |
| 108east | Race For The PrizeThe Flaming Lips | play_arrow | A representative of the American indie rock scene… |
| 109east | Stylo ft.Bobby Womack & Mos DefGorillaz | play_arrow | Once, there was a British national band called Blur… |


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