Released in 1967, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles is widely regarded as a groundbreaking concept album, influencing countless artists to follow suit.

The Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd, released in 1973, features a prism on its cover, which has become an enduring symbol of the psychedelic era.

The Beatles' debut album, Please Please Me, released in 1963, marked the beginning of the British Invasion in the United States, propelling the band to international stardom.

The Velvet Underground & Nico's self-titled debut album, released in 1967, featured a controversial banana cover designed by Andy Warhol, which was initially banned by some retailers.

Nas' debut album, Illmatic, released in 1994, is widely regarded as a classic hip-hop album that marked a turning point in the genre, introducing a more conscious and socially aware approach.

Rage Against the Machine's self-titled debut album, released in 1992, featured a controversial cover art depicting a burning cross, sparking debates about racial and social issues.

Nirvana's second studio album, Nevermind, released in 1991, marked the emergence of grunge music and became a defining album of the generation.

Daft Punk's Discovery, released in 2001, marked a turning point in electronic music, introducing a more mainstream and accessible sound that appealed to a wider audience.

Oasis' debut album, Definitely Maybe, released in 1994, marked the emergence of Britpop, a genre that dominated the UK music scene in the 1990s.

Nirvana's second studio album, Nevermind, released in 1991, marked the emergence of alternative rock as a mainstream genre, introducing a new wave of bands to the forefront.

The Get Up Kids' debut album, Something to Write Home About, released in 1999, marked the emergence of emo music, a genre that gained popularity among teenagers in the early 2000s.

Korn's third studio album, Follow the Leader, released in 1998, marked the emergence of nu metal, a genre that fused elements of heavy metal and hip-hop.

Bush's debut album, Sixteen Stone, released in 1994, marked the emergence of post-grunge, a genre that emerged in the mid-1990s as a reaction to the grunge movement.

The Strokes' debut album, Is This It, released in 2001, marked the emergence of indie rock as a mainstream genre, introducing a new wave of bands to the forefront.

Slint's Spiderland, released in 1991, marked the emergence of math rock, a genre that combines complex rhythms and intricate guitar work.