Revolver — The Beatles

With Revolver, The Beatles proved in 1966 that pop music could be both experimental and universally adored, selling 4 million copies in its first two years. It outpaces the typical pop album of its time by featuring tape loops, reverse guitar, and Indian instrumentation. The album achieved a 100% rating on Metacritic, a feat rarely matched by contemporaries. Its sonic innovations, from the soaring strings of 'Eleanor Rigby' to the sitar-driven 'Love You To,' remain a benchmark for studio craft.