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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.

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Classic Western albums: must-listen recommendations you should hear at least once
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1NevermindNirvanaNirvana is an American grunge rock...
2GNXKendrick LamarMr. Kendrick Lamar is from the United States...
3The Marshall Mathers LPEminemThe American rapper Eminem’s ‘Th…’
4My Beautiful Dark Twisted FantasyKanye WestAmerican multi-artist Kanye We…
5Let GoAvril LavigneCanadian singer-songwriter Avr...
61989Taylor SwiftTaylor Swift is from the United States...
7ABBA GoldABBAThe Swedish pop group ABBA’s...
8Future NostalgiaDua LipaThe British singer-songwriter, De...
9Exile on Main St.The Rolling StonesThe legendary rock band that Britain is proud of, The Ro...
10Sorry for Party RockingLMFAOThe American uncle-and-nephew duo, LMFAO...
11Greatest HitsBon JoviFascinated the world from the 1980s through the 1990s…
12Ocean EyesOwl CityAmerican singer-songwriter O...
13Harry’s HouseHarry StylesThree of Mr. Harry Styles' (who is from the United Kingdom)…
14CloserThe ChainsmokersIn recent years, The Cha… has gained explosive popularity.
1530AdeleBritish songstress Adele’s fourth albu…
16XEd SheeranEd Sheeran, who is from the United Kingdom, as a young...
17I Am… Sasha FierceBeyoncéAmerican-born songstress Beyoncé’s 3rd al…
18LemonadeBeyoncéAmerican singer Beyoncé in 2016…
19Number OnesMichael JacksonWestern music from the 1980s to the 2000s…
20Poker FaceLady GagaThe world through eccentric fashion and provocative words…
21CreepRadioheadThe band Radiohead, a leading figure in alternative rock, ...
22WonderwallOasisThe substitute for Oasis, the rock band representing the UK…
23SugarMaroon 5Having won a Grammy Award and now globally renowned...
24Wish You Were HereIncubusIn Japan, there’s a uniquely named genre called “mixture rock”...
25StarboyThe WeekndThey’ve been nominated for the Grammy Awards multiple times…
26Just The Way You AreBruno MarsWith the uniquely African American sense of rhythm and a distinctive singing voice...
27Truly Madly DeeplySavage GardenAustralian melody maker, Sav…
28Greatest HitsQueenThe legendary British rock band that the UK is proud of, Queen…
29Ping PongArmin van BuurenAn arc created with the image of ping-pong in table tennis…
30EverlastingAndy BluemanThe deity who has now already left the trans world...
31The WagonDinosaur Jr.The grunge movement that emerged around Seattle in the ’90s...
32Break FreeAriana GrandeEvocative of the world-renowned songstress Mariah Carey...
33This Is What You Came ForCalvin HarrisCalvi, who is widely active as a world-renowned DJ…
34Time Flies… 1994-2009OasisThe legendary rock band born in the UK, Oa…
35StreamsideThe Album LeafA post-rock band called Tristeza…
36Billy The BestBilly JoelBy Billy Joel from the United States...
37PassengersBruno BavotaPost-classical music primarily performed on the piano…
38PentatonixDaft PunkA world-renowned, Grammy Award–winning arti…
39Go DoJonsiAn artist from Iceland who gained worldwide popularity...
40RunawayKanye WestRats, which often make headlines for their many troublesome behaviors...
41Full PerformanceMumThey’re a “weird bunch” in a good way. Alternati...
42HappyPharrell WilliamsA talented Black singer who appeared like a comet...
43I Will DareThe ReplacementsThe G... that erupted in the ’90s and took the world by storm
44I Wanna Be AdoredThe Stone RosesAn ar... who influenced numerous musicians
45With or Without YouU2The rock band U2, representing Ireland, ...
46Aerosmith’s Greatest Hits 1973-1988AerosmithThe masterpiece released in 1980, “Grea…”
47I Want It That WayBackstreet BoysIn Japan, I got into Western music after listening to this song...
4840/40CarpentersAn American pop [artist/group] representative of the 1970s…
49Concrete AngelGareth EmeryGareth Emery, known for his beautiful melodies...
50On The FloorJennifer LopezWith outstanding looks and a cool singing voice, women around the world...
51Lucky Denver Mint.Jimmy Eat WorldPopular American emo band, Jimmy E…
52LinoleumNOFXA punk act that has been active since the 1990s...
53Shape of My HeartStingDirected by Luc Besson and starring Jean Reno...
54Out Of The BlueSystem FFerry, who spread Dutch trance around the world, ...
55Steps and NumbersThe Appleseed CastPost-rock, indie rock, and emo all…
56Since I Left YouThe AvalanchesA leading sampling mu… alongside Girl Talk
57City Of AngelsThirty Seconds To MarsA rock band with lots of intense, cool songs...
58Alwaysblink-182The po- that became a worldwide craze around the year 2000...
59Never MeantAmerican FootballIndie that would suit a slow afternoon...
60Back HereBBMakDebuted in 1999 and released two albums…
61Use SomebodyKings Of LeonIn the American rock scene over the past ten years or so, it’s undoub…
62All I WantLCD SoundsystemPost-punk revival that happened in the 2000s/…
63War On WarWilcoAmerican alt-country band Wi…
64The Very Best of Deep PurpleDeep PurpleLet's set out on a journey that follows the golden road of Western music. I...
65BabyJustin BieberThe male vocalist who captivates the world, in his boyhood…
66How Crazy Are You?MejaA distinctive, voice-percussion-like in…
67Near DarkBurialE..., which became a major movement in the 2010s
68Send It OnD’AngeloWho is the current king of Black music…
69Thinkin Bout YouFrank OceanAmerican hip-hop clan, Odd F…
70MothershipLed ZeppelinA condensed encapsulation of Led Zeppelin’s career...
71Midnight CityM83The American music media outlet Pitchfor...
72Svefn g englarSigur RósSigur Rós, a band that represents contemporary post-rock, is...
73We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor SwiftIt became famous in Japan as the theme song for Terrace House...
74Such Great HeightsThe Postal ServiceDeath Cab For Cutie and…
75Best Of Volume 1Van HalenThe American hard rock band, Van He...
76UnfinishedmineralSo important that you absolutely can’t leave it out when talking about emo…
77Colourful LifeCajun, a band from London, England...
78Love The Way You LieEminemArtists and music-related people whose names he doesn’t know…
79WorthFifth HarmonyEven after a member left, their popularity did not wane...
80FireworkKaty PerryNow the world's greatest hip-hop artist carrying the scene on their back...
81Hey MamaDavid GuettaThere isn’t a single person in the art world who doesn’t know the name…
82Latch feat.Sam SmithDisclosureThe British dance unit, Disclos…
83Let Me See YouGirl TalkOne DJ technique is called “sampling,” which…
84Late BluesIdaIt's so cute I want to tuck it away in a little treasure box...
85Redemption SongJoe Strummer & The MescalerosAs The Clash in the early punk scene...
86All About That BassMeghan TrainorHer chubby figure ironically drew attention, and across the United States...
87In The Aeroplane Over The SeaNeutral Milk HotelA hidden gem known to those in the know: a classic album from the ’90s, Neutra…
88Settled DownOWENNo matter when I listen, it always resonates in my heart, but I’ll just listen quietly...
89LjosioOlafur ArnaldsA beautiful piece created in After Effects…
90TimberPitbullWith upbeat rhythms and an outstanding sense for melody...
91RAMeliaR.A.MAn R with many dramatic melodic lines…
92Stay With MeSam SmithAn English artist who won a Grammy at a young age...
93Plan BSean TyasSpecializing in uplifting trance…
94Let It BeThe BeatlesIt’s a famous song by the Beatles that has continued to captivate the world...
95All These Things That I’ve DoneThe KillersThe band from Las Vegas, The Kill...
96Hard To ExplainThe StrokesIndispensable when discussing the rock scene since 2000...
97Better Sweet SymphonyThe VerveIt begins with elegant, beautiful strings and feels so pleasant...
98Pair Of DiceTiestoTiesto, who also became the world’s No. 1 DJ...
99The GrudgeToolThe rock scene of the ’90s to 2000s was heavy ro...
100Diane YoungVampire WeekendIn the music of the late 2000s, with Brooklyn as the cen…
101Wake UpArcade FireCanadian band Arcade Fire...
102The Beatles / 1967-1970The BeatlesThe beats from 1967 to 1970...
103HelloAdeleA legendary female singer who captivates the world, Adele...
104Stand By MeBen E. KingIt became explosively famous after being used in a movie...
105LassoPhoenixThe band that represents France today, Phoen…
106DiamondsRihannaRihanna’s name, who has many fans among Japanese celebrities…
107I Want To Hold your HandThe BeatlesPropelled the Beatles into global artists...
108Race For The PrizeThe Flaming LipsA representative of the American indie rock scene…
109Stylo ft.Bobby Womack & Mos DefGorillazOnce, there was a British national band called Blur…