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3 No-Skip Rock Albums Turning 15 This Year

Though these 2011 rock albums are turning 15 this year, they’re still worth a no-skip front-to-back listen through in 2026.

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In 2011, mainstream rock bands shook off the post-grunge and nu-metal edge of the 2000s. Instead, they leaned back on what is guaranteed to work: straightforward, riff-driven rock ‘n’ roll. These no-skip rock albums are turning 15 this year, even though 2011 doesn’t feel like nearly two decades ago.

‘Wasting Light’ by Foo Fighters

On April 12, 2011, Foo Fighters released their comeback album, Wasting Light. They released this seventh album alongside the documentary Foo Fighters: Back and Forth. This documentary chronicled Dave Grohl’s journey from becoming Nirvana’s drummer, through creating Foo Fighters, to the lineup changes and success as a frontman. It leads up to the band recording Wasting........

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