Abbey Road — The Beatles

Abbey Road, The Beatles' 1969 farewell, peaked at #1 on the Billboard 200 and has sold over 12 million copies in the U.S. alone. Its iconic side-two medley, a continuous 16-minute suite, remains a structural innovation that outpaces #3's The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill's linear storytelling. Songs like 'Come Together' and 'Something' showcase the band at their most refined, with Harrison's guitar work elevating the album beyond typical rock records. The album's 100% approval from critics on Rotten Tomatoes underscores its enduring artistry.