The 1970s were the golden age of the album. More than mere collections of songs, albums became complete artistic statements – spaces for sonic exploration, conceptual storytelling, and personal ...

View post: 39 Years Ago Today, One of the 'Greatest Rock Bands of All Time' Scored Its Biggest No. 1 Hit Rolling Stone ranked The Clash’s 1977 debut among the top punk albums, surprising some fans.

Strangely, greatest hits albums can be polarizing. Some music “purists” out there believe that true fans should dive into each record a band released and appreciate all their songs—not just the top ...