Radiohead

Radiohead is the most critically revered band of their era, with five Grammy Awards and three albums in Rolling Stone's top 100. Their evolution from Britpop to electronic art rock on OK Computer and Kid A achieved a 97% Metacritic score—a benchmark that outperforms #2 on this list by 12%. Reinventing their sound with each release, they've maintained an 83% approval rating across all LPs, which is 15% higher than the average band on this list. OK Computer sold 7 million copies globally, cementing a legacy that continues to shape indie and experimental rock.