So far this century we have been able to enjoy great albums. The music magazine Rolling Stone has made a selection with the 250 best albums. And among them, there is only one representative from Spain: Rosalía. The disk The evil willpublished in 2018, is ranked number 22 on this list, ahead of artists like Amy Winehouse and her Black to Blackor Billie Eilish and her When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?
The international media calls Rosalía’s album “revolutionary”, an album that, they consider, “has taken flamenco into the future”, consolidating her as “an inventive and unapologetic pop author.” In their criticism, they highlight that The evil will It has “an impressive and unique sound” that mixes modernity with flamenco traditions.
The list with the best albums is dominated by two stars, Beyoncé and Taylor Swift, with four albums each.
Beyoncé leads the magazine’s ranking thanks to Lemonadea work he published in 2016. In addition, Kid Aby Radiohead, and Blondeby Frank Ocean, complete the podium. Swift is number five on the list with Flokloreand very close, appears the author of A Summer Without YouBad Bunny. Adele, Bob Dylan, Lady Gaga and Rihanna are also part of the selection of Rolling Stone.
If you are looking for more musical recommendations, you can also consult the selection of the 20 albums that turn 50 in 2025, made by EL PAÍS journalist, Carlos Marcos.