The coolest albums of all time: from rock to rap

1. The Beatles: Revolver (1966) Before 1966, it was tempting to think of rock’n’roll as a fad whose time would eventually fade. Three albums released …

1. Nas - Illmatic Year: 1994 Despite being home to groups like Wu-Tang Clan and A Tribe Called Quest, New York appeared distinctly second best to the …

1. Pink Floyd - The Dark Side Of The Moon Year: 1973 After the initial Syd Barrett-inspired success of their debut album The Piper At The Gates Of …

1. Brian Eno and David Byrne - My Life in the Bush of Ghosts (1981) In between producing Talking Heads’ Fear of Music and Remain in Light, Brian Eno …

1. Purple Rain (1984) Such is Purple Rain’s stature – it’s widely regarded as one of the best albums in musical history – it’s easy to forget that it’s …