While it may have been impossible to listen to every album that was released in 2020, the following list reflects the final results of a lengthy deliberation of the many stunning albums that came across our many contributors’ desks. Other small labels releases have also been strong contenders this year, where artists have had the opportunity to not just pay homage to the musicians that inspired their journeys, but to create something new for present and future generators to enjoy in equal measure.Īs always with music, taste is highly subjective, and the following list is no exception. The vast majority of the albums listed below have their home with the Italian team led by Serafino Perugino, Mario Riso, Nick Tieder, Elio Bordi and Giulio Cataldo. Taking a considerable share of the market in a sometimes overlooked genre is the indomitable Frontiers Music SRL, whose bands consistently bring not just tribute to the tenets of hard rock in vibrant guitars and raspy vocalists, but also bright new talent. Some artists have elected to follow a more melodic route, hopefulness and light weaving seamlessly with steady hands on electric guitars, while others have crafted their biting style on a traditionally inspired raw grit and howling falsettos. Balancing tribute to the greats that formed rock as we have come to recognize it alongside the increasing demands of a saturated music scene may have taken its toll, but the following artists have shown that they can take the challenge with grace and create something stunning. The following list brings attention to the visions of rockers, undoubtedly rooted in the legendary pioneers of the genre, but also those that have been bold enough to reimagine what rock should sound like in the modern era of polished production and nearly infinite competition. It would be unfair to pit the likes of Pendragon’s explorative melodies or the unapologetic thrash magnificence of Heathen against the steady, vibrant electric guitars of a much more classic rock scene. While such rankings certainly have their place at the end of 2020, this list instead turns to the realm of hard and melodic rock. In an era where technical complexity seems to be heralded as the defining feature in determining what makes an album great, the refreshing breath hard rock provides is obscured by fanatics who strive to classify albums by whose musicians can challenge the boundaries of human performance in their songwriting. However that didn’t prevent musicians – as much as they faced incredible challenges during the last 12 months – from creating excellent music that will go down on history because of the mere fact that was released in one of the most surreal and unprecedented times of our lifetimes. 2020 was a clusterf*ck of a year, I believe we all pretty much can agree on that.
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