Album Rock

Album rock, a genre that emerged in the late 1960s and peaked in popularity during the 1970s and 1980s, is characterized by its blend of folk, rock, pop, and blues influences. Typically featuring prominent guitar riffs, driving rhythms, and soulful vocal styles, album rock artists crafted cohesive, concept-driven albums that showcased their musical storytelling and experimentation. Born from the countercultural movements of the 1960s, album rock reflected a growing sophistication in rock music, with artists pushing the boundaries of lyrical themes, instrumentation, and production techniques. This genre's cultural significance lies in its ability to bridge the gap between rock's raw energy and the more refined, FM-friendly sound that dominated the airwaves. With its emphasis on musicianship, songcraft, and artistic expression, album rock influenced a wide range of subsequent genres, from arena rock to adult contemporary, and remains a beloved staple of classic rock radio.

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The Season 3
Album - 16 Tracks - Released November 8, 2024

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Alice Cooper
America
Asia
Atlanta Rhythm Section
Billy Idol
Billy Joel
Billy Squier
Black Sabbath
Blue Öyster Cult
Bruce Hornsby
Chicago
Corey Hart
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Daryl Hall & John Oates
David Gilmour
David Lee Roth
Deep Purple
Def Leppard
Dire Straits
Dokken
Don Henley
Duran Duran
Eagles
Eddie Money
Eric Clapton
Europe
Fleetwood Mac
Foghat
Foreigner
Gary Wright
Genesis
George Harrison
George Thorogood & The Destroyers
Golden Earring
Great White
Huey Lewis & The News
INXS
Jackson Browne
James Gang
Jefferson Airplane
Jethro Tull
Jimi Hendrix
Jimmy Page
Joe Cocker
John Mellencamp
Journey
Judas Priest
Kenny Loggins
Little River Band
Loverboy
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Molly Hatchet
Mountain
Mötley Crüe
NG
Night Ranger
Ozzy Osbourne
Pete Townshend
Peter Frampton
Peter Gabriel
Pretenders
REO Speedwagon
Ratt
Rick Springfield
Robert Plant
Roger Taylor
Sammy Hagar
Simple Minds
Skid Row
Steve Miller Band
Steve Perry
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Styx
Sweet
Ted Nugent
Tesla
The Alan Parsons Project
The Animals
The Black Crowes
The Byrds
The Cult
The Doobie Brothers
The Fixx
The Kinks
The Knack
The Marshall Tucker Band
The Police
The Rolling Stones
The Who
The Yardbirds
Thin Lizzy
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Twisted Sister
UFO
Uriah Heep
Van Halen
Warrant
Whitesnake
Wings
Yes
Fleetwood Mac
Creedence Clearwater Revival
The Rolling Stones
Pink Floyd
Billy Joel
Eagles
TOTO
Dire Straits
Led Zeppelin
The Police
Journey
Daryl Hall & John Oates
Aerosmith
The Doors
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Black Sabbath
Scorpions
Van Halen
Electric Light Orchestra
Mötley Crüe
ZZ Top
Ozzy Osbourne
America
Chicago
Foreigner
Men At Work
Duran Duran
INXS
Tom Petty
The Doobie Brothers
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Def Leppard
Eric Clapton
Jimi Hendrix
Billy Idol
Survivor
Supertramp
Bob Seger
Steve Miller Band
Heart
Genesis
Steely Dan
George Harrison
Starship
Kansas
Judas Priest
Kenny Loggins
Deep Purple
The Who
The Cars
Simple Minds
The Kinks
Boston
Rush
Buffalo Springfield
The Animals
John Mellencamp
REO Speedwagon
Europe
Poison
David Gilmour
The Monkees
Alice Cooper
Joe Cocker
Wings
Whitesnake
Pat Benatar
Allman Brothers Band
Rick Springfield
The Hollies
Huey Lewis & The News
Peter Gabriel
Blue Öyster Cult
Pretenders
The Alan Parsons Project
Cutting Crew
The Bangles
Don Henley
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Cream
Steppenwolf
Janis Joplin
Twisted Sister
Meat Loaf
Cheap Trick
Skid Row
The Black Crowes
Jackson Browne
Thin Lizzy
Yes
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Crosby, Stills & Nash
Jefferson Airplane
The B-52's
Dio
10cc
The Charlie Daniels Band
Traveling Wilburys
The Cult
Bad Company