10 Biggest 'Sellout' Albums In Rock

10. Silver Side Up - Nickelback (2001)

The dichotomy of Nickelback are that they've always been universally hated, while managing to sell an outrageous amount of records.

We must pay these Canadian rockers their due respect, though. Their appeal is not wholly unfounded. Their tracks have a certain raw energy, particularly during the early days. But there's no getting away from Chad Kroeger's smarmy frat boy face.

Their first two records, although filled with grinding guitars, were pretty uninspired takes on post-grunge rock. Leader Of Men, was the single that started garnering the group attention. It's derivative of a number of Pearl Jam tracks, with Kroeger doing his best to channel Eddie Vedder. But, it hinted at a degree of potential...

The simmering intrigue of Nickelback boiled over into full on excitement with their third album. But it was the kind of radio savvy rock that reeked of contrived marketability. The ploy worked, How You Remind me seeped its way onto every radio station and music channel. The band blew up, and we were forever torn between loathing their superfluous drivel, and resisting the urge to sing every chorus.

This marked the trajectory of the group. Forever more they would coast on cringe inducing lead singles, nestled within albums of post-grunge rock, that feigned authenticity.