26 Albums That Turn 30 in 2021
These 26 albums that turn 30 in 2021 show just what an incredible year 1991 was for rock. The year saw landmark albums from U2, Nirvana, Metallica, Soundgarden, Guns N’…
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These 26 albums that turn 30 in 2021 show just what an incredible year 1991 was for rock.
The year saw landmark albums from U2, Nirvana, Metallica, Soundgarden, Guns N' Roses and Pearl Jam. It also saw major albums from seasoned artists like Ozzy Osbourne, Bonnie Raitt, Genesis, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and Rush.
See which albums from the above artists and more turn 30 in 2021 by scrolling through the gallery below.
Temple of the Dog - ‘Temple of the Dog’
A&MSoundgarden - ‘Badmotorfinger’
A&MOzzy Osbourne - ‘No More Tears’
EpicR.E.M. - ‘Out of Time’
Warner Bros.Red Hot Chili Peppers - ‘Blood Sugar Sex Magik’
Warner Bros.Guns N’ Roses - ‘Use Your Illusion I’
GeffenGuns N’ Roses - ‘Use Your Illusion II’
GeffenPearl Jam - ‘Ten’
EpicU2 - ‘Achtung Baby’
IslandMetallica - ‘Metallica’
ElektraNirvana - ‘Nevermind’
UMGThe Smashing Pumpkins - ‘Gish’
Caroline/HutPrimus - ‘Sailing The Seas of Cheese’
InterscopeRush - ‘Roll The Bones’
AnthemTom Petty & The Heartbreakers - ‘Into The Great Wide Open’
MCAStevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble - ‘The Sky is Crying’
EpicHole - ‘Pretty on the Inside’
CarolinePrimal Scream - ‘Screamadelica’
SireVan Halen - ‘For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge’
Warner Bros.Mudhoney - ‘Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge’
Sub Pop RecordsSkid Row - ‘Slave to the Grind’
AtlanticGreen Day - ‘Kerplunk’
LookoutLenny Kravitz - ‘Mama Said’
VirginBonnie Raitt - ‘Luck of the Draw’
CapitolSpin Doctors - ‘Pocket Full of Kyrptonite’
EpicGenesis - ‘We Can’t Dance’
Atlantic/VirginStop & Look at the next clue for M&C Sweetheart Getaway!
Queen - ‘Innuendo’
Parlophone/HollywoodErica Banas is a news blogger who's been covering the rock/classic rock world since 2014. The coolest event she's ever covered in person was the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Sir Paul McCartney inducting Foo Fighters? C'mon now!) She's also well-versed in etiquette and extraordinarily nice. #TransRightsAreHumanRights
