Top 10 Rock Albums From The Last 10 Years

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Very interesting list! My would be very different: Megadeth - Dystopia (2016) Judas Priest - Firepower (2018) Ghost - Meliora (2015) Arch Enemy - Will to Power (2017) Kissin’ Dynamite - Ecstacy (2018) Eclipse - Paradigm (2020) Liquid Tension Experiment 3 (2021) Reckless Love - Turbo Rider (2022) Dorothy - Gifts from the Holy Ghost (2022)

[@tomp8463]

Great list!

[@lonewolf1843]

His was a Rock list.

[@GremlinBones]

I really loved the new Scorpions album and the last Blue Oyster Cult was a lot of fun too.

[@Kinnakeeter]

For me it's: AC/DC- Power Up Metallica- 72 Seasons Megadeth- The Sick, The Dying and the Dead Foo Fighters- But Here We Are Lamb of God- Omens Alice in Chains- Rainer Fog Iron Maiden- Senjitsu Ozzy Osbourne- Patient #9 Breaking Benjamin- Ember Overkill- Scorched Yes, I included metal cause of course I would

[@BrendonSnyder]

This is a “Rock” Top 10 and 6 of your bands are Metal. That’s clears six spots for you to fill. Have at it 👍

[@parishofrock2963]

Some great choices, Brendon. Here’s my top10: 10. Muse - Will Of The People 9. Volbeat - Rewind, Replay, Rebound 8. AC/DC - Power Up 7. Shinedown - Threat To Survival 6. The Darkness - Last of Our Kind 5. Alter Bridge - Walk The Sky 4. The New Roses - Nothing But Wild 3. The Struts - YOUNG&DANGEROUS 2. Fall Out Boy - Save Rock & Roll 1. Jimmy Barnes - My Criminal Record

[@thomaswery3087]

My favorite two albums over the last few years are Now What! by Deep Purple and Color and Chaos by Uriah Heep

[@purpletemple1]

Deep Purple-Now What?!, The Cult-UTMS, A7X-Life is But a Dream..., Bowie-Black Star, Opeth-Sorceress, Tom Keifer Band-Rise, Deep Purple-Whoosh!, Ozzy Osbourne-Patient #9, Roger Taylor-Outsider, Flying Colors-Third Degree. Can't believe the last Rush & Van Halen are from 2012!!! Cheers.

[@BrendonSnyder]

Yes I looked to include the last Van Halen and was saddened that I couldn’t. It such a good album.

[@markbunton9919]

Went to my local used cd store and picked up Bon Jovi after watching this vid. I hadn’t purchased that one after being disappointed in some of their prior ones. Always trust your judgement so I’m looking forward to giving it a listen

[@andrewkrelle7781]

Interesting selection Brendon. Except for the AC/DC and Deep Purple I cant say I have heard these albums, I kind of left most these artists way back when, just after their heyday really. I tend to get to a point where I get a bad album then simply never go back or they just take too long and I move on. And to be honest my tastes have also gotten heavier as I get older (although my tastes have also got wider, so some stuff I used to dislike, I'm now going, "hey that's actually ok".) Haven't heard that Pink Floyd so I'll give that go and some of the others you mentioned a listen too.

[@BrendonSnyder]

Cool! Sounds like you’ve got a lot to explore that could surprise you. I hope you find some new gems hiding among the newer stuff.

[@Whytemonkee]

Nice List! Mine would also include The Cult-2022 -Under the Midnight Sun, Tool-2019-Fear Innoculum-Gojira-2016-Magma, Tears for Fears-2022-The Tipping Point, The Mission-2016-Another Fall From Grace and Depeche Mode-2023-Momento Mori. I consider them all Rock bands even though some would differ.

[@BrendonSnyder]

Haha…yeah I’d be one of those who differ since Tool and Gojira are metal bands. I really dig the new Tears For Fears. That was a good surprises. The new Depeche Mode surprisingly hasn’t moved me even though I’m a big fan of past modern works.

[@briankessler3501]

Have never listened to anything Pink Floyd did after Roger Waters/David Gilmour fallout. Imo, just a Gilmour solo act since but it is what it is; wish any of these bands with rifts would put aside their differences. Life's too short to argue with anyone, let alone friends (at one time David and Roger were). Thanks for continuous output, Brendon. 💯

[@shaunsmith3538]

Good show with some great picks. I think my favourite album of the last ten years would have to be 'Feral Roots' by Rival Sons. A band I never hear you mention Brendon? 👍

[@BrendonSnyder]

I mentioned them recently with their new album being released. But not a huge fan. I’ve got a compilation album and it’s good but I’m not blown away enough to buy an album. Of course, that all could change.

[@shaunsmith3538]

@@BrendonSnyder a compilation album? I don’t think they have a compilation album Brendon? Unless I’m mistaken? Can you let me know what it’s called? Thank you

[@stevebaylis7973]

Rival Sons for me too best and most talented rock band around at the moment

[@BrendonSnyder]

It was a 10 track compilation album that came with Classic Rock magazine issue #199 called Rock N Roll Excerpts Vol. 1

[@shaunsmith3538]

@@BrendonSnyder oh ok, thank you 👍🏽

[@carlwmpylu]

Only heard a couple from your list. I'll have to check the others out. My top ten would look something like this: 10. Biters - Electric Blood (2015) 9. Blitzen Trapper - All Across This Land (2015) 8. China Sky - II (2015) 7. Styx - Crash Of The Crown (2021) 6. John Elefante -On My Way To The Sun (2013) 5. The Steel Woods - Straw In The Wind (2017) 4. Big Big Train - Grand Tour (2019) 3. The Springfield/Morris Project - Jack Chrome & The Darkness Waltz (2021) 2. Danny Vaughn - Myths, Legends & Lies (2019) 1. The Outlaws - Dixie Highway (2020)

[@willprice79]

Great videos, man! Keep up the good work!

[@BrendonSnyder]

Thank you Will that is much appreciated as always. Every bit helps to keep the channel going so I’m very grateful. 🙏 I’m really glad you’re enjoying the content so much. Always good to know.

[@topographic1973ify]

I think the best thing about AC/DC was the magical return of Brian Johnson's voice. He soungs 20 years younger on that album. Crash Of The Crown is a real departure for Styx, I wish it would have been longer. It was awfully short, more the length of an EP. I have Endless River but it really doesn't seem like a Pink Floyd album to me. Of course, you know my top album would be something you don't like. 😁 To each their own. Enjoyed your show.

[@BrendonSnyder]

Styx Crash Of The Crown is 43 mins. You should be well aware that is vinyl LP length. Most bands are returning to making albums that fit on a single record. I actually really appreciate it as I think the 75-80 min albums are too long. I’d rather bands release albums more often that are shorter than doubling up and waiting longer in between.

[@topographic1973ify]

@@BrendonSnyder Guess I'm spoiled because so many on disc are longer now. I know it's a vinyl length but I personally have never had a problem with longer albums. That could be because of my background in classical music where some of the pieces can get longer also. The funny part is that most songs by my current guilty pleasure (who shall remain unnamed for your sake😁) don't put out songs that are over four minutes long, generally speaking. However, they do put a lot of songs on an album. By the way, if you want some raunchy rock 'n roll there's a song called DON'T LET ME DOWN that has some pretty filthy lyrics from a female point of view.

[@guarddl9522]

Great show. Like to see newer albums discussed. The Endless River pick at #1 is a shocker for me, since it is essentially an ambient instrumental album. I don't know many people who enjoyed that album. (Pink Floyd fans included) Here's my top 10 rock albums 2013-2023 1 2013 Queens of the Stone Age Like Clockwork 2 2021 Joe Bonamassa Time Clocks 3 2020 Bruce Springsteen Letter to You 4 2017 Styx The Mission 5 2019 Neil Morse Jesus Christ the Exorcist 6 2020 Cats in Space Atlantis 7 2021 The Damn Truth Now or Nowhere 8 2022 Porcupine Tree Closure\Continuation 9 2018 Daddy Long Legs Lowdown Ways 10 2020 Arabs in Aspic Madness and Magic

[@carlosnunez1411]

TOP 10, Cheers from Paraguay !!! 1. Pink Floyd - The Endless River 2. Deep Purple - Now What ?! 3. Uriah Heep - Living The Dream 4. Blue Öyster Cult - The Symbol Remains 5. Helloween - Helloween 6. Mike Oldfield - Return To Ommadawn 7. AC/DC - Power Up 8. Saxon - Carpe Diem 9. Styx - Crash of the Crown 10. Cosmograf - Heroic Materials

[@ericmiller1881]

Fine choices. Hypnotic eye is really good.

[@Douchemaster_McChest]

I like your list and some in your list are in my list too (or were at least considered.) Okay. This was hard, since I make a top 10 list every year and narrowing them down to 10 overall is impossible. To make it easier on me, I'm not including Metal albums, even though if I did include them, a few would make this top 10 list. So, just Rock/Hard Rock are included. Also, I have some honorable mentions too since they are worth a mention. 1. Styx - Crash Of The Crown (2021) - This was fantastic. My favorite of theirs since at least Paradise Theatre. If this were released during their heyday of their '70s / early '80s classics it would fit in nicely with those. (I say the same thing about The Mission too, which makes my honorable mention list down below.) 2. AC/DC - Power Up (2020) - Great album. My favorite of their since at least The Razors Edge and quite possibly since Back In Black. 3. Scorpions - Rock Believer (2022) - IMO, their best since Love At First Sting. It was a great return to form and was nice hearing a new Scorpions album and liking it from start to finish. Haven't had that since their classic heyday. 4. The Who - Who (2019) - Love it so much, I bought 3 different versions to get all the songs and bonus material. It's my favorite of theirs since their heyday of classic albums of the late '60s/early '70s. 5. Billy Idol - Kings & Queens Of The Underground (2014) - I agree with you. This is a great album and it is my favorite of his since Rebel Yell. Return to form for him. 6. Rod Stewart - Blood Red Roses (2018) - My favorite of his since at least the '80s. It was a fun listen all the way through. 7. Kansas - The Absence of Presence (2020) - Just wow! This one came out of left field for me. At the time, somewhere prior to release, I missed the announcement that they were releasing this new album. I happened to be in Walmart a week or two after release and I saw it in their skimpy music aisle. I bought it on the spur of the moment and was glad I did. This album is their best since their '70s classic period. Enjoyed it from start to finish. 8. Keith Richards - Crosseyed Heart (2015) - My favorite Keith Richards solo album. Another one I enjoyed from start to finish with no weak tracks. Fun album to listen to. 9. Def Leppard - S/T (2015) - Agree with everything you said about this. This is the closest they've gotten to the Hysteria/Adrenalize period. Breath of fresh air for me considering everything else by them in between the late '80s and 2015 were mediocre at best. 10. Bruce Springsteen - Western Stars (2019) (IMO, his best since Born In The USA and that is saying alot.) Honorable Mention (In No particular order): Styx - The Mission (2017) - At the time of release, this was their best since their classic period, until Crash Of The Crown topped it (barely.) This one stacks up to their classic albums too, like Crash Of The Crown does. Cheap Trick - We're All Alright! (2017) - Fun album that I think tops their previous album from the year prior and is better than their most recent one too. Regardless, they've been on a nice comeback streak with their 3 most recent albums. David Bowie - The Next Day (2013) - Loved it when it came out and it was my favorite of his since Let's Dance, until Blackstar David Bowie - Blackstar (2016) - This one tops The Next Day and was a great album for him to go out on, sadly. Mammoth WVH - S/T (2021) - Great debut by Wolfgang Van Halen and enjoyed every minute of it, even though I'm not a big fan of modern rock, in general. Can't wait to hear his next new album in little over a month. Paul McCartney - Egypt Station (2018) - One of my favorite albums from him, period. He knocked it out of the park with this one, IMO. John Mellencamp - Sad Clowns & Hillbillies (2017) - My favorite album of his since at least 2010, if not longer. Of his recent 4 studio albums, this is definitely his best. For Deep Purple's 3 most recent studio albums of new material, I think they are all worthy of honorable mention with all 3 similar in sound and enjoyment. But if I were forced to pick just one of them, I would probably pick Infinite (2017). But, Now What (2013) and Whoosh! (2020) are very close behind. (I could easily add a few more to Honorable mention, but I think I'll keep that at 10 too.)

[@BrendonSnyder]

I forgot how much I like the new Kansas album too. Definitely a contender.

[@lateramae]

Deep Purple's 'Now What?!' is fantastic! Steve Morse was a great fit for the band. Tracks like "A Simple Song," "Out of Hand," and "Hell to Pay" are absolutely amazing. I heard that they're working on a new studio album, so I'm curious about how that one will sound, considering that Morse is no longer with Deep Purple.

[@BrendonSnyder]

I’m so sad that Steve is no longer with Deep Purple. But I’m excited that he as resumed his solo band so maybe he will make a new album with them.

[@lateramae]

​@@BrendonSnyder I'm just glad he's playing music again. Especially after all he's been through with his wife battling cancer.

[@heavychevy4616]

tom kiefer "the way life goes" thank u sir

[@BrendonSnyder]

Oh yeah that was a great one! Totally should be on this list. Definitely an honorable mention. His second album Rise is even better IMO.

[@rotadyma]

Here is my list...... 10. The Dead Daisies - Radiance 2022 9. Heaven's Edge - Get it right 2023 8. Europe - Walk the Earth 2017 7. Exteme - Six 2023 6. Winger - Better Days comin' 2014 5. Mr. Big - The stories we could tell 2014 4. The Winery Dogs - Hot Streak 2015 3. Styx - Crash of the crown 2021 2. The Dead Daisies - Holy Ground 2021 1. Styx - The Mission 2017

[@jameswilson7084]

Other great rock albums from the last 10 years: "Blackstar" David Bowie, "Egypt Station" Paul McCartney, "13" Black Sabbath, "Letter To You" Bruce Springsteen, "Good Times!" The Monkees, "Blue & Lonesome" The Rolling Stones, "Titanic Rising" Weyes Blood, "My Love Is Cool" Wolf Alice.

[@BrendonSnyder]

Yes I loved lots of those too. Especially the Paul McCartney and Bruce Springsteen albums.

[@jameswilson7084]

@@BrendonSnyder And I'd add "WHO" by The Who from 2019. I just got a rock CD in the mail I'm really liking. "Dark Zodiac" by a Canadian group called Softcult. It's a combination of their 3 E.P.'s. It kind of sounds like a mixture of Veruca Salt and early Lush.

[@PiotrLangtvedt]

Blue & Lonesome by RS sounds awful. Easyli the worst sounding lp in the last 10 years.

[@PhilippeDumont73]

Great again ! thanks !

[@Radzoso]

I really like what Robin Trower has released in the last 10 years.

[@BrendonSnyder]

Cool! 👍

[@gizzy2403]

Great list, Brandon! Were there a lot of close calls or honorable mentions that almost made it?

[@BrendonSnyder]

A few, but usually I can pretty easily discern the ones I like best down to just 10. The Billy Idol was one of the first ones I thought of when making the list but after compiling all of the bands I couldn’t cut any of the others but felt Billy really deserved to be part of the list so he got an honorable mention.

[@gizzy2403]

@BrendonSnyder yeah, Billy definitely deserves it! It's funny, I was watching concert footage of him last night from his current tour. Billy & Steve Stevens still sound great & put on a really good show.

[@paulweaver]

Both mudcrutch albums awesome Paul from england 🇬🇧

[@BrendonSnyder]

The debut was released in 2008 but the 2nd album came out in 2016. The 2nd is my favorite.

[@paulweaver]

Agreed second album is the best 🤘👍

[@lonewolf1843]

10. Arcade Fire "Reflektor" 9. Red Hot Chili Peppers " Unlimited Love" 8. Pearl Jam "Gigaton" 7. Off! "ᖷЯƎƎ LSD" 6. Radiohead "A Moon Shaped Pool" 5. The Wytches "Annabel Dream Reader" 4. Wilco "Star Wars" 3. Arctic Monkeys "AM" 2. Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers "Hypnotic Eye" 1. Queens Of The Stone Age "...Like Clockwork"

[@DarthPizza777]

This House is Not For Sale from Bon Jovi is the best album since New Jersey, in my humble opinion 😊

[@BrendonSnyder]

I completely agree. If that album had come out in the early 2000’s it would have been huge.

[@dyllin]

Hey Brendon idk if you have done a video on this or know of one but how do you get rid of the sticky on hype stickers? Recently started to save them but don't know how to get rid of that

[@BrendonSnyder]

When the stickers are on the cellophane plastic wrap, I just cut them on and keep them stuck to the plastic. If they are directly applied to the jewel case then it becomes a very carful peeling attempt. The slower you peel the less likely the hype sticker will tear and you will be able to remove it in one piece and without residue. If residue is left, I will use a piece of “masking” tape to repeatedly stick and un-stick to the residue and the stickiness of the tape will lift it off in most cases. That’s about as good as I can explain it until I can show you in a video. I’ll definitely consider making one as I know this is an issue. I’ve certainly had to deal with it too.

[@mikaelbodin9178]

What a great reminder of those albums. Rock music is still alive. As a huge Tom Petty-fan I have to mention the last Mudcrutch album and even Mike Campbells Dirty Knobs's albums whitch are in the same vein as later era Petty.

[@BrendonSnyder]

I really enjoyed the 2nd Mudcrutch album. It was equally on par with the Heartbreakers material.

[@stacysimmer1789]

10:34 I know you dislike digipaks as much as I do. This AC/DC album was also released in a jewel case version. I first purchased the Digipak then when I saw it in a Jewel case bought that. I still have both versions😊.

[@themindseyecmh]

Glad to see This House Is Not For Sale getting some love..... that album far exceeded my expectations when it came out! Also Power Up is incredible!

[@BrendonSnyder]

Bon Jovi’s newer material post Richie Sambora is some of their best. While I like Richie, I’m ok if he doesn’t come back Because the quality has seemed to go up in his absence for whatever reason. Maybe it’s just Jon trying to prove himself without Richie, but it’s made them a better band IMO. Phil X is a great guitarist in his own right.

[@themindseyecmh]

@BrendonSnyder I wasn't as keen on 2020, I think Jon's voice is really suffering on that one....I'd love to see Richie come back but I think it'd be cool to have both him and Phil X in the band

[@tmc1054]

My top 20 over the last 10 years - 1. Escape of the Phoenix - Evergrey (2021) 2. Senjutsu - Iron Maiden (2021) 3. Feral Roots - Rival sons (2019) 4. Queen of Time - Amorphis (2018) 5. Power Up - AC/DC (2020) 6. The Raven that refused to Sing - Steven Wilson (2013) 7. Psychotic Symphony - Sons of Apollo (2017) 8. Firepower - Judas Priest (2018) 9. Is this the life we really want? - Roger Waters (2017) 10. Digital Noise alliance - Queensryche (2022) 11. Will of the People - Muse (2022) 12. Holy Ground - The Dead Daisies (2021) 13. A View from the Top of the World - Dream Theater (2021) 14. Helloween - Helloween (2021) 15. Pawns & Kings - Alter Bridge (2022) 16. Imperial - Soen (2021) 17. Illusions - Borealis (2022) 18. Rejoice in the Suffering - Todd la Torre (2021) 19. Testament - Seventh Wonder (2022) 20. All The Right Noises - Thunder (2021)

[@BrendonSnyder]

That’s too easy, try limiting to 10 😂

[@tmc1054]

@@BrendonSnyder The list is in order. Take the top 10.

[@bluelivesmatter719]

Dead Dasies has consistently put out great music for 10 years

[@kevinm5957]

Uriah Heep “Chaos and Colour”

[@samhouston1979]

i love Paranormal by Alice

[@BrendonSnyder]

👍

[@allanbriggs9007]

I would think that any albums from Tedeschi Trucks or Samantha Fish would be miles ahead of any of the albums mentioned here. However they wouldn't be ahead in album sales. There are lots of newer type bands that are very good

[@Johnyc321]

Interesting List, thanks for sharing. I think Saxon and Judas Priest have put out some consistently good stuff

[@BrendonSnyder]

Both are metal bands. This is a “Rock” Top 10.

[@Johnyc321]

@@BrendonSnyder I know they are metal bands. I just was making the point how consistent they both have been. In fact probably alot more consistent than some of the bands on your "ROCK" list. To be honest I don't know why I'm even replying to you. Sure your the guy that thinks it's ok for Steven Tyler to adopt a young girl to have sex with her. Is that what the adoption process is for? What did Tyler say in his book about her..... There wasn't a hair on it and your response is that it's all ROCK N ROLL. Says alot about you....

[@lucasnavajas4166]

Thought we might see the new winger on the list, maybe too new

[@BrendonSnyder]

I like the new Winger but it doesn’t blow me away like these other albums. I even considered their last album Better Days Coming. That said I decided to leave Glam Metal bands off the list. Def Leppard and Bon Jovi are exceptions became like GNR they rose above the genre to just become rock bands.

[@tapanim6576]

🤘😎🤘

[@BrendonSnyder]

Rock on! 👊

[@PSN489]

Well it would be wrong to comment on these choices because I have not listened to any of them. For me however Ac/dc ruled with Bon and since Back in Black they have been phoning it in as have Pearl Jam since Ten.

[@BrendonSnyder]

I disagree…obviously 🤦‍♂️

[@irishflink7324]

Do you Listning to Pete Pardo that have the program Sea of tranquility he is from New York and he and his friends talk about music

[@BrendonSnyder]

Yes I know of his channel too.

[@Kinnakeeter]

@@BrendonSnyder His content is excellent

[@PopPop_2]

Is this an April Fools type of episode???

[@BrendonSnyder]

Yes because it’s June 😂

[@PopPop_2]

Sorry, I really didn't mean any disrespect. I didn't come through the way it sounded in my head. Your opinion is your own. I was very surprised at most of your choices. Sorry again.. it was meant all in good fun

[@BrendonSnyder]

No worries. It’s all in good fun. 👍

[@42yearoldboy5]

This comment is not a knock on you because I love your videos and I think you’re great but this video makes me extremely sad!!!! I guess what makes me most sad is that they’re all old bands. Gone are the days when a new rock band can actually put out a album that’s good. Really when is the last time that a new rock band could headline a festival? All the rock bands that can draw people are fucking dinosaur bands. In other genres like country guys like Morgan Wallen (been around for a little over 5 years)can come to any town and bring in thousands and thousands and thousands of people. when is the last time a rock band could do that? Also what’s sad is and don’t get me wrong these albums aren’t bad but in a decade like the 70s 80s or 90s would any of these even be in the top hundred? Not on my list 😳🤕☹️👎

[@BrendonSnyder]

These are all albums, that for me are modern day classics and yes rank very high and out perform some of the “classic” albums of these bands original eras. But regarding modern rock bands, it’s not that non of them aren’t good and can’t drawn large audiences, they’re just different than the style of music from the 70’s and 80’s, and their version of rock doesn’t excite me as much. But I’m sure you’d find younger music fans who would disagree with me.