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Books

1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die

• Dimery, Robert, ed. (2013). 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die (Revised and Updated ed.). Quintessence Editions. ISBN 978-0-7893-2074-2 – via Internet Archive.

1001 Songs You Must Hear Before You Die

• Dimery, Robert, ed. (2013). 1001 Songs You Must Hear Before You Die. Quintessence Editions. ISBN 978-1-84403-770-4 – via Internet Archive.

1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die

• Moon, Tom (2008). 1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die. Workman Publishing Company. ISBN 978-0-7611-3963-8. Archived from the original on February 2, 2009.

1000 Songs to Change Your Life

• Will, Fulford-Jones, ed. (2008). 1000 Songs to Change Your Life. Time Out Group. ISBN 978-1-84670-082-8 – via Internet Archive.

Words and Music, 5 × 100 Greatest Albums of All Time

• Morley, Paul (2003). Words and Music: A History of Pop in the Shape of a City. Bloomsbury Publishing. ISBN 0-7475-5778-0 – via Internet Archive.

261 Greatest Albums Since Punk and Disco

• Mulholland, Gary (2007). Fear of Music: The 261 Greatest Albums Since Punk and Disco. Orion Publishing Group. ISBN 978-0-7528-8243-7 – via Internet Archive.

Encyclopedia of Popular Music

Dill, Danny–Grenadine

• Larkin, Colin (2006). "%artist%". The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 3 (4th ed.). Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-531373-4 – via Internet Archive.

Grenfell, Joyce–Koller Hans

• Larkin, Colin (2006). "%artist%". The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 4 (4th ed.). Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-531373-4 – via Internet Archive.

Kollington–Morphine

• Larkin, Colin (2006). "%artist%". The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 5 (4th ed.). Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-531373-4 – via Internet Archive.

Morricone, Ennio–Rich Kids

• Larkin, Colin (2006). "%artist%". The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 6 (4th ed.). Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-531373-4 – via Internet Archive.

Rich, Young–Swift, Richard

• Larkin, Colin (2006). "%artist%". The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 7 (4th ed.). Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-531373-4 – via Internet Archive.

Swift, Rob–ZZ Top

• Larkin, Colin (2006). "%artist%". The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 8 (4th ed.). Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-531373-4 – via Internet Archive.
• Larkin, Colin (2006). "%artist%". The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 9 (4th ed.). Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-531373-4 – via Internet Archive.

• Larkin, Colin (2007). "%artist%". The Encyclopedia of Popular Music (5th concise ed.). Omnibus Press. ISBN 978-0-85712-595-8 – via Internet Archive.
• Larkin, Colin (2011). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music (5th concise ed.). Omnibus Press. ISBN 978-0-85712-595-8.

The Great Rock Discography

• Strong, Martin C. (2004). The Great Rock Discography (7th ed.). Canongate Books. ISBN 1-84195-615-5 – via Internet Archive.

The Penguin Jazz Guide

• Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2010). The Penguin Jazz Guide (10th ed.). London: Penguin Books. ISBN 978-0-14-195900-9.

The 7,500 Most Important Songs of 1944–2000

• Pollock, Bruce (1997). The Rock Song Index: The 7,500 Most Important Songs of the Rock and Roll Era, 1944–2000. New York: Schirmer Books. ISBN 0-02-8720687.

The Rough Guide Book of Playlists – 5,000 Songs You Must Download

• Ellingham, Mark, ed. (2005). The Rough Guide Book of Playlists: 5,000 Songs You Must Download. Rough Guides. ISBN 978-1-84353-603-1 – via Internet Archive.

• Ellingham, Mark, ed. (2007). The Rough Guide Book of Playlists: 5,000 Songs You Must Download (2nd ed.). Rough Guides. ISBN 978-1-84353-728-1 – via Internet Archive.

MusicHound

• Walters, Neal; Mansfield, Brian, eds. (1998). MusicHound Folk: The Essential Album Guide. Visible Ink Press. ISBN 1-57859-037-X – via Internet Archive.

• Holtje, Steve; Lee, Nancy Ann, eds. (1998). MusicHound Jazz: The Essential Album Guide. New York: Schirmer Trade Books. ISBN 0-8256-7253-8 – via Internet Archive.

• Graff, Gary; Freedom du Lac, Josh; McFarlin, Jim, eds. (1998). MusicHound R&B: The Essential Album Guide. Visible Ink Press. ISBN 1-57859-026-4 – via Internet Archive.

• Graff, Gary; Durchholz, Daniel, eds. (1999). MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide. Farmington Hills, MI: Visible Ink Press. ISBN 1-57859-061-2 – via Internet Archive.

BBC

30 Tracks that have Shaped Dance Music

• Needham, Jack (June 5, 2020). "30 tracks that shaped dance music". BBC. Retrieved February 11, 2024.

Blender

500 CDs You Must Own Before You Die The list

• "500 CDs You Must Own Before You Die". Blender. Vol. 2, no. 3. New York: Dennis Publishing Ltd. April 2003. pp. 59–94. ISSN 1534-0554.

The 100 Greatest American Albums of All Time

• "I Am A Capitalist! – The 100 Greatest American Albums of All Time". Blender. No. 5. Dennis Publishing Ltd. February 2002. ISSN 1534-0554. Archived from the original on June 2, 2002. Retrieved November 10, 2023.

The 500 Greatest Songs Since You Were Born The list [1]

• "The 500 Greatest Songs Since You Were Born: 451–500". Blender. New York: Dennis Publishing Ltd. October 2005. Archived from the original on November 13, 2007. Retrieved February 14, 2024.

• "The 500 Greatest Songs Since You Were Born: 401–450". Blender. New York: Dennis Publishing Ltd. October 2005. Archived from the original on November 18, 2007. Retrieved February 14, 2024.

• "The 500 Greatest Songs Since You Were Born: 351–400". Blender. New York: Dennis Publishing Ltd. October 2005. Archived from the original on November 18, 2007. Retrieved February 14, 2024.

• "The 500 Greatest Songs Since You Were Born: 301–350". Blender. New York: Dennis Publishing Ltd. October 2005. Archived from the original on November 18, 2007. Retrieved February 14, 2024.

• "The 500 Greatest Songs Since You Were Born: 251–300". Blender. New York: Dennis Publishing Ltd. October 2005. Archived from the original on November 18, 2007. Retrieved February 14, 2024.

• "The 500 Greatest Songs Since You Were Born: 201–250". Blender. New York: Dennis Publishing Ltd. October 2005. Archived from the original on November 13, 2007. Retrieved February 14, 2024.

• "The 500 Greatest Songs Since You Were Born: 151–200". Blender. New York: Dennis Publishing Ltd. October 2005. Archived from the original on November 16, 2007. Retrieved February 14, 2024.

• "The 500 Greatest Songs Since You Were Born: 101–150". Blender. New York: Dennis Publishing Ltd. October 2005. Archived from the original on November 16, 2007. Retrieved February 14, 2024.

• "The 500 Greatest Songs Since You Were Born: 51–100". Blender. New York: Dennis Publishing Ltd. October 2005. Archived from the original on November 16, 2007. Retrieved February 14, 2024.

• "The 500 Greatest Songs Since You Were Born: 11–50". Blender. New York: Dennis Publishing Ltd. October 2005. Archived from the original on November 13, 2007. Retrieved February 14, 2024.

• "The 500 Greatest Songs Since You Were Born: 5–10". Blender. New York: Dennis Publishing Ltd. October 2005. Archived from the original on November 22, 2007. Retrieved February 14, 2024.

• "The 500 Greatest Songs Since You Were Born: 2–4". Blender. New York: Dennis Publishing Ltd. October 2005. Archived from the original on November 13, 2007. Retrieved February 14, 2024.

• "The 500 Greatest Songs Since You Were Born: Number 1". Blender. New York: Dennis Publishing Ltd. October 2005. Archived from the original on November 22, 2007. Retrieved February 14, 2024.

Complex

The 100 Best Albums of The Complex Decade

• "The 100 Best Albums of The Complex Decade". Complex. April 3, 2012. Retrieved February 11, 2024.

The 15 Best Songs From the Electronica Era

• Jakel (August 5, 2013). "The 15 Best Songs From the Electronica Era". Complex. Retrieved February 11, 2024.

Songs Every Dance Music Fan Should Know, Vol. 1

• "Songs Every Dance Music Fan Should Know, Vol. 1". Complex. November 5, 2014. Retrieved February 13, 2024.

The 90 Best Rap Albums of the '90s

• "The 90 Best Rap Albums of the '90s". Complex. April 23, 2014. Archived from the original on July 22, 2017. Retrieved June 11, 2024.

Year-end lists

• "The 50 Best Albums of 2013". Complex. December 9, 2013. Retrieved February 11, 2024.

Ego Trip

• Jenkins, Sacha; Wilson, Elliott; Mao, Jeff "Chairman"; Alvarez, Gabriel; Rollins, Brent (1999). "Hip Hop's Greatest Albums by Year: 1979–1998". Ego Trip's Book of Rap Lists. St. Martin's Press. pp. 331–337. ISBN 0-312-24298-0.

Entertainment Weekly

The 100 Best Albums from 1983 to 2008

• "The New Classics: Music". Entertainment Weekly. No. 999–1000. June 27, 2008. pp. 71–82. Archived from the original on September 10, 2008. Retrieved March 12, 2024.

Exclaim!

• "100 Records That Rocked 100 Issues of Exclaim!". Exclaim!. January 1, 2006. Archived from the original on October 17, 2015. Retrieved January 24, 2024.

The Guardian

1000 Albums to Hear Before You Die

• "1000 Albums to Hear Before You Die". The Guardian. November 21, 2007. Retrieved December 16, 2023.

Melody Maker

Year-end lists

• "Albums of the Year". Melody Maker. London. December 25, 1993 – January 1, 1994. pp. 76–77.

Mixmag

50 Greatest Dance Tracks Of All Time

• "What is the Greatest Dance Track of All Time?". Mixmag. February 15, 2013. Archived from the original on March 28, 2013. Retrieved February 11, 2024.

Music Story

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Musikexpress

The 50 Best Albums of the 90s The list

• "Die Alben, die uns wichtig waren". Musikexpress (in German). No. 650. March 2010. p. 48.

The 50 Best Songs of the 90s The list

• "Die Hits, an die wir uns gerne erinnern". Musikexpress (in German). No. 650. March 2010. p. 48.

Muzik

The 50 Most Influential Records of All Time The list

• "The 50 Most Influential Records of All Time". Muzik. No. 50. London: IPC Media. July 1999. pp. 84–91. ISSN 1358-541X.

The Top 50 Dance Albums of All Time The list

• "The Top 50 Dance Albums of All Time". Muzik. No. 81. London: IPC Media. February 2002. pp. 41–51. ISSN 1358-541X.

NME

NME's The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time

500–401

• "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time". NME. London: IPC Media. October 26, 2013. pp. 49–51. Archived from the original on June 1, 2016. Retrieved February 12, 2024.

400–301

• "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time". NME. London: IPC Media. October 26, 2013. pp. 51–53. Archived from the original on June 1, 2016. Retrieved February 12, 2024.

300–201

• "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time". NME. London: IPC Media. October 26, 2013. pp. 54–57. Archived from the original on May 4, 2016. Retrieved February 12, 2024.

200–101

• "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time". NME. London: IPC Media. October 26, 2013. pp. 58–61. Archived from the original on May 24, 2016. Retrieved February 12, 2024.

100–1

• "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time". NME. London: IPC Media. October 26, 2013. pp. 62–86. Archived from the original on May 6, 2016. Retrieved February 12, 2024.

NME's Top 100 LPs The list

• "NME's Top 100 LPs". NME. London. November 30, 1985. pp. 12, 45.

50 best-selling tracks of the '90s

• Anderson, Sarah (May 21, 2012). "50 best-selling tracks of the '90s". NME. Retrieved February 13, 2024.

Year-end lists

1977 1975–2014

• "The NME Collective's '77 Selection". NME. London. December 24, 1977. p. 51.
• "Nifty Fifty: NME's Best LPs of 1990". NME. December 22–29, 1990. pp. 56–57. Archived from the original on February 8, 2017. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
• "Nothing Compares To Debut: NME Writers' Top 50 LPs". NME. London. December 25, 1993 – January 1, 1994. pp. 66–67. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
• "NME's best albums and tracks of 1996". NME. October 10, 2016. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
• "NME's best albums and tracks of 2000". NME. October 10, 2016. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
• "NME's best albums and tracks of 2005". NME. October 10, 2016. Retrieved February 13, 2024.

The Observer

The 50 Albums that Changed Music

• "The 50 albums that changed music". The Observer. July 16, 2006. Retrieved December 15, 2023.

Paste Magazine

Decade lists

• "The 70 Best Albums of the 1970s". Paste. January 7, 2020. Retrieved December 15, 2023.

Pitchfork

Decade lists

• "The 100 Best Albums of the 1970s". Pitchfork. June 23, 2004. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
• "Top 100 Albums of the 1990s". Pitchfork. November 17, 2003. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
• "The 250 Best Songs of the 1990s". Pitchfork. September 27, 2022. Retrieved February 11, 2024.

PopMatters

The 100 Best Albums of the 2000s (2014)

• "The 100 Best Albums of the 2000s: 20-1". PopMatters. October 10, 2014. Archived from the original on February 6, 2017. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
• "The 100 Best Albums of the 2000s: 40-21". PopMatters. October 9, 2014. Archived from the original on January 31, 2017. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
• "The 100 Best Albums of the 2000s: 60-41". PopMatters. October 6, 2014. Archived from the original on October 8, 2014. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
• "The 100 Best Albums of the 2000s: 80-61". PopMatters. October 7, 2014. Archived from the original on October 8, 2014. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
• "The 100 Best Albums of the 2000s: 100-81". PopMatters. October 6, 2014. Archived from the original on May 10, 2015. Retrieved May 13, 2024.

The 100 Best Albums of the 2000s (2023)

• "The 100 Best Albums of the 2000s". PopMatters. April 28, 2023. Retrieved May 13, 2024.

Q

The 90 Best Albums of the 1990s The list

• "The 90 Best Albums of the 1990s". Q. No. 159. London. December 1999. pp. 68–100.

Rolling Stone

The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time

• "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time". Rolling Stone. No. 937. New York. December 11, 2003. pp. 83–178. ISSN 0035-791X.
• The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. Wenner Books. 2005. ISBN 1-932958-61-4. Retrieved December 11, 2023 – via Internet Archive.
• "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time". Rolling Stone. New York. July 25, 2012. ISSN 0035-791X. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
• "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time". Rolling Stone. September 22, 2020. Retrieved December 9, 2023.

The New Rolling Stone Album Guide

• Brackett, Nathan; Hoard, Christian, eds. (2004). The New Rolling Stone Album Guide. New York: Fireside Books. ISBN 0-7432-0169-8. Retrieved January 21, 2024 – via Internet Archive.

Year-end lists

• "The Year in Recordings: Top Fifty Albums of the Year 2000". Rolling Stone. No. 858/859. New York. December 28, 2000. pp. 106–118. ISSN 0035-791X.

The Rolling Stone 200 The Essential Rock Collection The list

• "The Rolling Stone 200: The Essential Rock Collection". Rolling Stone. No. 760. New York. May 15, 1997. pp. 45–100. ISSN 0035-791X.

The Essential Recordings of the '90s The list

• "The Essential Recordings of the '90s". Rolling Stone. No. 812. New York. May 13, 1999. pp. 45–82. ISSN 0035-791X.

100 Best Albums of the '80s

• "The 100 Best Albums of the Eighties". Rolling Stone. No. 565. New York. November 16, 1989. pp. 53–148. ISSN 0035-791X. Retrieved January 24, 2024.

100 Best Albums of the '90s

• Wenner, Jann S., ed. (2010). The '90s: The Inside Stories from the Decade That Rocked. HarperCollins. ISBN 978-0-06-177920-6.

Top 25 Hip-Hop Albums Ever (by Chris Rock) The list

• Rock, Chris (December 15, 2005). "The Chris Rock 25". Rolling Stone. No. 989. New York. pp. 98–99. ISSN 0035-791X.

200 Greatest Dance Songs of All Time

• Dolan, Jon; Lopez, Julyssa; Matos, Michaelangelo; Shaffer, Claire (July 22, 2022). "200 Greatest Dance Songs of All Time". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 11, 2024.

Women in Rock – The 50 Essential Albums The list

• "Women in Rock: The 50 Essential Albums". Rolling Stone. No. 908. October 31, 2002. pp. 135–140.
• Sheffield, Rob (June 22, 2012). "Women Who Rock: The 50 Greatest Albums of All Time". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 10, 2024.

Rolling Stone Germany

Decade lists

50s

• "Die musikalischen Meilensteine der '50er". Rolling Stone (in German). No. 34. August 1997. pp. 47–69.

60s

• "Die musikalischen Meilensteine der '60er". Rolling Stone (in German). No. 35. September 1997. pp. 47–69.

70s

• "Die musikalischen Meilensteine der '70er". Rolling Stone (in German). No. 36. October 1997. pp. 51–73.

80s

• "Die musikalischen Meilensteine der '80er". Rolling Stone (in German). No. 37. November 1997. pp. 51–73.

90s

• "Die musikalischen Meilensteine der '90er". Rolling Stone (in German). No. 38. December 1997. pp. 47–69.

500 Best Albums of All Time The list

• "Das Jubiläums-Special: Die 500 besten Alben aller Zeiten". Rolling Stone (in German). November 2004.

Select

Year-end lists

[3]

• "50 Albums of the Year". Select. London. January 1991. pp. 78–83.

Slant Magazine

The 100 Best Albums of the 2000s

• "The 100 Best Albums of the 2000s". Slant Magazine. February 1, 2010. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
• Cinquemani, Sal (February 7, 2010). "Rest of the Best of the Aughts: Albums & Singles (#101 - 250)". Slant Magazine. Retrieved May 13, 2024.

The 100 Best Albums of the 1990s

• "The 100 Best Albums of the 1990s". Slant Magazine. February 14, 2011. Retrieved June 14, 2024.

The 25 Greatest Electronic Albums of the 20th Century

• Cinquemani, Sal (June 30, 2002). "25/20: The 25 Greatest Electronic Albums of the 20th Century". Slant Magazine. Retrieved December 15, 2023.

100 Greatest Dance Songs

• "100 Greatest Dance Songs". Slant Magazine. January 30, 2006. Archived from the original on June 27, 2013. Retrieved February 13, 2024.

The 100 Best Dance Songs of All Time

• "The 100 Best Dance Songs of All Time". Slant Magazine. June 15, 2020. Retrieved February 13, 2024.

Sounds

The 100 Best Albums of All Time The list

• "Sounds All-Time Top 100 Albums". Sounds. December 7, 1985. poster.

Year-end lists

[4]

• "Albums of the Year". Sounds. London. December 22–29, 1990. pp. 48–51.

The Source

100 Best Albums The list

• "100 Best Albums: The Top Hip-Hop LP's of All Time". The Source. No. 100. New York. January 1998. pp. 24–29. ISSN 1063-2085.

100 Best Singles The list

• "100 Best Singles: The Top Hip-Hop Songs of All Time". The Source. No. 100. New York. January 1998. pp. 29–36. ISSN 1063-2085.

Spin

The Greatest Albums of the '90s

• "The Greatest Albums of the '90s". Spin. Vol. 15, no. 9. New York. September 1999. pp. 113–164. Retrieved February 11, 2024 – via Google Books.

The Top 20 Singles of the '90s

• "The Top 20 Singles". Spin. Vol. 15, no. 9. New York. September 1999. p. 137. Retrieved February 11, 2024 – via Google Books.

100 Greatest Albums (1985–2005)

• "100 Greatest Albums (1985–2005)". Spin. New York. July 2005. pp. 61–92. Retrieved June 11, 2024 – via Google Books.

125 Best Albums of the Past 25 Years (2012)

• "125 Best Albums of the Past 25 Years". Spin. February 15, 2012. Retrieved June 14, 2024.

Stylus Magazine

• "Top 101-200 Favourite Albums Ever". Stylus Magazine. March 22, 2004. Archived from the original on February 12, 2006. Retrieved June 20, 2024.

Sunday Herald

The Best Albums Ever... Honest

• Keenan, David. "The Best Albums Ever... Honest". Sunday Herald. Archived from the original on February 9, 2005. Retrieved December 16, 2023.

Time

The All-TIME 100 Albums

• Tyrangiel, Josh; Light, Alan (November 13, 2006). "The All-TIME 100 Albums". Time. Archived from the original on January 5, 2007. Retrieved October 19, 2023.

Time Out

The 20 best house tracks ever (2014)

• "The 20 best house tracks ever". Time Out. October 10, 2014. Archived from the original on October 21, 2014. Retrieved February 3, 2024.

The 20 best house tracks ever (2022)

• "The 20 Best House Tracks Ever – Timeless House Music Anthems". Time Out. January 17, 2022. Retrieved February 3, 2024.

60 Best '80 Songs

• Lukowski, Andrzej; Kryza, Andy (July 28, 2023). "The 60 best songs of the '80s". Time Out. Retrieved February 11, 2024.

50 Best '90s Songs

• Lukowski, Andrzej; Manning, James; Richards, Laura; Parker, Tristan; Cook, Jon; Joyes, Hayley; Curle, Michael (October 2, 2015). "The 50 best '90s songs". Time Out London. Archived from the original on March 12, 2016. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
• Levine, Nick; Manning, James; Richards, Laura; Parker, Tristan; Cook, Jon; Joyes, Hayley; Curle, Michael; Kryza, Andy; Singer, Matthew (March 3, 2022). "The 50 absolute best songs of the '90s". Time Out. Retrieved February 11, 2024.

The Times

The 20 Most Influential Albums Ever The list

• Edwards, Mark (February 3, 2008). "The most influential albums ever". The Times. Retrieved December 15, 2023.

Vanity Fair

Costello's 500

• Costello, Elvis (November 2000). "Costello's 500". Vanity Fair. Condé Nast. pp. 158–162. Retrieved June 15, 2024.

VH1

The 25 Dopest Female Rap Tracks Of The Last 25 Years

• Jean-Baptiste, Renaud Jr. (April 30, 2015). "The 25 Dopest Female Rap Tracks Of The Last 25 Years". VH1. Archived from the original on May 22, 2022. Retrieved February 11, 2024.

100 Greatest Dance Songs

• "100 Greatest Dance Songs". VH1. October 2000. Archived from the original on March 24, 2002. Retrieved February 13, 2024.

100 Greatest Songs Of The '90s

• "VH1's 100 Greatest Songs Of The '90s: Not Enough Pavement". Stereogum. December 12, 2007. Archived from the original on November 24, 2020. Retrieved February 13, 2024.

Vibe

100 Essential Albums of the 20th Century The list

• "The Vibe 100". Vibe. Vol. 7, no. 10. New York. December 1999. pp. 155–164. ISSN 1070-4701.

51 Essential Albums The list

• "51 Essential Albums". Vibe. Vol. 12, no. 9. New York. September 2004. pp. 204–208. ISSN 1070-4701.

Top 10 Rap Albums The list

• Bry, David; Kim, Serena; Mendez-Berry, Elizabeth; Saxon, Shani (June 2002). "The Perfect 10". Vibe. New York. p. 108–109.

The 150 Albums That Define the Vibe Era The list

p. 208, East Coast albums is p. 210, pp. 211–217

• "The 150 Albums That Define the Vibe Era". Vibe. New York. March 2007.

Year-end lists

• "The BIG List: 46 Albums From 2014 That Are Actually Worth Your Money". Vibe. December 2, 2014. Archived from the original on December 27, 2014. Retrieved February 3, 2024.

The Wire

The 100 Most Important Records Ever Made The list

• "The 100 Most Important Records Ever Made". The Wire. No. 100. London. June 1992. pp. 38–55.

Year-end lists All lists

• "99 Rewind". The Wire. No. 190/191. London. December 1999. pp. 66–74. ISSN 0952-0686. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
• "2000 Rewind". The Wire. No. 203. London. January 2001. pp. 34–43. ISSN 0952-0686. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
• "2001 Rewind". The Wire. No. 215. London. January 2002. pp. 40–45. ISSN 0952-0686. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
• "2002 Rewind". The Wire. No. 227. London. January 2003. pp. 44–50. ISSN 0952-0686. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
• "2003 Rewind". The Wire. No. 239. London. January 2004. pp. 38–49. ISSN 0952-0686. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
• "2004 Rewind". The Wire. No. 251. London. January 2005. pp. 38–49. ISSN 0952-0686. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
• "2005 Rewind". The Wire. No. 263. London. January 2006. pp. 40–51. ISSN 0952-0686. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
• "2006 Rewind". The Wire. No. 275. London. January 2007. pp. 34–49. ISSN 0952-0686. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
• "2007 Rewind". The Wire. No. 287. London. January 2008. pp. 34–49. ISSN 0952-0686. Retrieved December 13, 2023.

XXL

40 Years of Hip-Hop – Top 10 Albums and Top 10 Singles by Year

(website version only shows top 5)

• Gonzales, Michael; Skillz, Mark; XXL staff (December 2013 – January 2014). "Da Greatest". XXL. New York. pp. 34–46. Retrieved March 11, 2024.