- Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys (1966)
- The Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd (1973)
- Thriller by Michael Jackson (1982)
- Kind of Blue by Miles Davis (1959)
- Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles (1967)
- The Wall by Pink Floyd (1979)
- Nevermind by Nirvana (1991)
- The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill by Lauryn Hill (1998)
- OK Computer by Radiohead (1997)
- In Rainbows by Radiohead (2007)
These albums are often praised for their sonic quality, the creativity and innovation of their production techniques, the overall coherence of their sound, and their musical and artistic impact.