10 Classic Rock Albums That Changed Music Forever

10. Appetite For Destruction - Guns N Roses

Coming as the latest entry on the list, Guns N Roses' Appetite for Destruction came out on the hard rock scene and set the world on fire. With a single record of classic songs, these gutter punks put the glam metal pretty boys to shame and made the rough streets of LA feel exciting again.

Every single cut on this record goes for the throat, as the band perform like rabid dogs let loose upon their audience. The chemistry between the band members was something unprecedented for the time, with Slash's soulful guitar parts being accentuated by Axl Rose's madman stage presence. Just shy of the spotlight, Duff McKagan's punk background gave the band a greater edge with some of the most dangerous sounding riffs the band had ever played.

For anyone interested in any type of rock and roll, there is a song on here that fits the bill. If you're looking for just a hard rock groove, "Welcome to the Jungle" has got you covered, while "Sweet Child O Mine" is one of the greatest ballads of the entire genre. The band had fantastic moments after this debut, but there's no disputing this is closest they came to absolute perfection.