Best Glam Rock
"Hunky Dory" is the fourth studio album by the English musician David Bowie, released in December 1971. The record represents a significant shift in Bowie's songwriting, moving toward a more piano-driven art pop sound with intricate arrangements provided by guitarist Mick Ronson and keyboardist Rick...
Sheer Heart Attack is Queen's third studio album, released in 1974, and the record that established the band as a major commercial act in the United Kingdom. "Killer Queen" became an international hit, while songs such as "Brighton Rock," "Now I'm Here," "Stone Cold Crazy," and "Flick of the Wrist"...
Queen II represents a significant step in the evolution of the British rock band Queen. Released in 1974, this album showcased their ambitious approach to progressive rock blending with hard-rock and glam-rock elements. Noteworthy for its intricate arrangements and layered vocal performances, it’s p...
Desolation Boulevard is a studio album by the English glam rock band Sweet, first released in 1974. Its contents differed between territories: the original British edition and the later North American edition used different track selections, with the latter incorporating material from the band's ear...
David Bowie’s Aladdin Sane (1973) is a landmark rock album exploring themes of alienation and identity through experimental sounds. The artwork, featuring a striking lightning bolt, became instantly recognizable. It's notable for its fusion of glam-rock, art-rock, and avant-garde influences. This re...
Suede’s 1993 debut album established the British indie-rock band as a significant force. Its rapid commercial success, surpassing even Frankie Goes to Hollywood's launch, highlighted a burgeoning Britpop sound and showcased a distinctive blend of glam rock and classic influences. The record remains...
Lou Reed’s *Transformer* (1972) is a landmark rock album blending art-rock with glam and elements of American blues. Produced by David Bowie, it showcases Reed's distinctive lyrical style and explores themes of urban alienation and sexuality. The album’s success cemented Reed as a significant solo a...
Best of Bowie is a compilation album by English musician David Bowie, released in October 2002 by EMI. The album was issued in multiple regional editions, each with a tracklist tailored to the chart history and preferences of specific countries, resulting in over 20 variations worldwide. It spans Bo...
Plastic Hearts is the seventh studio album by American singer Miley Cyrus, released on November 27, 2020. The record represents a stylistic shift for the artist, heavily incorporating elements of 1980s glam rock, synth-pop, and new wave. It includes collaborations with prominent rock and pop musicia...
20th Century Boy: The Ultimate Collection is a compilation album by the British glam rock band T. Rex, led by singer-songwriter and guitarist Marc Bolan. The album centers on the band's 1973 UK hit single '20th Century Boy' and includes recordings from their 1970s glam rock period. It serves as an o...
T. Rex's Electric Warrior is a significant 1971 rock album showcasing the band’s embrace of glam-rock aesthetics. Featuring prominent use of synthesizers and Marc Bolan’s distinctive vocals, it helped establish the genre’s sound and visual style. The album remains notable for its influential product...
Viva! Roxy Music is a live album by the English art rock band Roxy Music, released in 1976. It compiles performances recorded during concerts in Glasgow, Newcastle, and London in 1973, 1974, and 1975, presenting material from several phases of the band's early career. The album features Bryan Ferry...
"New York Dolls" is the self-titled debut studio album by the American rock band New York Dolls, released in 1973 by Mercury Records. Produced by Todd Rundgren, the album merges elements of proto-punk, glam rock, and rhythm and blues, characterized by its raw, energetic sound. The record's lyrical t...
Sheer Heart Attack is the third studio album by the British rock band Queen, released in 1974. It helped establish the group internationally through songs including Killer Queen and Now I'm Here, while retaining the layered vocals, guitar arrangements, and stylistic variety associated with Queen's w...
"Dog Man Star" is the second studio album by the English rock band Suede, released in 1994. It marked the final album to feature guitarist Bernard Butler before his departure from the band during the recording sessions. Produced by Ed Buller, the record departs from the band's earlier Britpop sound,...
Slayed? is a 1972 studio album by the British glam rock band Slade. The album reached number one on the UK Albums Chart and features some of the band's most well-known tracks, including "Mama Weer All Crazee Now" and "Gudbuy T' Jane." It captures the group's energetic, hook-driven rock style at the...
Desolation Boulevard is the third studio album by the British glam rock band Sweet, released in 1974. The album is known for its distinctly different US and UK releases; the American version substituted several tracks with songs from previous albums, including the hit singles "Ballroom Blitz" and "F...
ChangesBowie is a compilation album by English musician David Bowie, released in 1990 by Rykodisc. The tracklist spans his commercial peak from 1969 to 1980, including era-defining hits from albums like The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and Scary Monsters. Several classic tracks, such as "Fame" an...
All the Young Dudes is the fifth studio album by the English rock band Mott the Hoople, released in 1972. The album is largely credited with reviving the band's career, featuring the title track written and produced by David Bowie. It blends glam rock with classic rock sensibilities and includes ori...
Velvet Goldmine is a 1998 drama set in Britain’s early 1970s glam rock scene, focusing on Brian Slade, a pop star who fabricated his demise. The film employs non-linear narrative and explores the lives of multiple characters through interwoven stories. Costume design received significant recognition...
"Two Steps from the Move" is the fifth and final studio album by the Finnish rock band Hanoi Rocks, released in 1984. Produced by Bob Ezrin, the record represents the band's attempt to break into the mainstream international market with a polished, high-energy mix of glam rock, punk, and heavy metal...
Destroyer is the fourth studio album by American hard rock band Kiss, released on March 15, 1976, by Casablanca Records. Producer Bob Ezrin brought a more layered and theatrical production approach to the band, incorporating orchestral arrangements, choirs, and sound effects alongside their establis...
Formed in New York City in 1973, the hard rock band KISS – featuring Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, and other members – achieved massive popularity through elaborate stage costumes, makeup, and high-energy performances that emphasized spectacle over complex musical arrangements.
Without You I'm Nothing is the second studio album by British alternative rock band Placebo, released on October 12, 1998. The album features a glam rock-influenced sound and includes the title track, which was later re-recorded as a duet with David Bowie and performed live by the two acts. It conta...
David Bowie: The 1980 Floor Show is a 1973 British television special featuring musician David Bowie, notable as his final performance as his famous Ziggy Stardust character.
David Bowie's 1974 double live album recorded at the Tower Theater in Philadelphia during the Diamond Dogs tour, his first official live release.
A 2010 indie-rock tribute to David Bowie compiled by Fantastic Plastic Records, featuring artists covering tracks spanning his 1970s and 1980s catalog.
