The 11 Best Rock Albums of 2024 Ranked

It's been one rocking year and after sharing the best rock and metal albums of 2024, Loudwire's writers are here to give you the ranking of the year's best rock albums that you've been waiting for (metal will also be available separately soon).

As you can see, it was a big year for some or rock's biggest veteran hitmakers. Rock legends such as Green Day, Pearl Jam and Smashing Pumpkins all found themselves reconnecting with the vibrancy that once populated their early records and saw lots of praise from fans and critics alike.

This year also saw The Black Crowes, The Cure and Linkin Park resuming their recording careers after long layoffs, while Falling in Reverse and Bring Me the Horizon continued to move the needle for the next generation.

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But which of these acts had the best rock album of 2024? See how we ranked the year's best rock records below.