Need a Classic Rock Fix? Mainers Recommend These 25 Albums

If there’s one thing I’ve learned from working in radio, it’s that Mainers really love their classic rock.

And why shouldn’t they? It’s easily the best genre of music. Like a fine wine, it just keeps getting better with age. That’s because the older we get, the more amazing rock bands end up joining the classic rock fold.

Classic Rock is a Perfect Genre of Music

It’s also a genre that fits every season.
Summer barbecues? Classic rock.
Football tailgates? Classic rock.
Christmas parties? Classic rock.
Spring cleaning? Yep—classic rock.

I mean, what more do you need than fantastic guitar riffs, ripping solos, scratchy voices, and unforgettable lyrics? Absolutely nothing.

What are Mainers Favorite Classic Rock Albums?

With classic rock being such a big deal in Maine, I figured it would be fun to do a little crowdsourcing on the ol’ social medias to find out which albums Mainers truly rock with the most. I was looking for the iconic records—you know, the ones where no track gets skipped and every lyric lives rent-free in your head.

Thanks to our wonderful listeners, we put together a list of some of the most requested albums—and the voters absolutely nailed it.

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These are some of the most legendary records from bands like Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Van Halen, and more. It’s truly a Murderer’s Row of albums that every classic rock fan should own, especially on vinyl.

Check out the full list below. How do you think these Mainers did? Is your favorite classic rock album on there?