Graeme Ross of the UK's Independent newspaper has compiled a list of "The 20 best albums from 1968," and, 50 years later, some of these selections and their songs are still as relevant.
Ross writes, "From the arrival of heavy rock through to a revival in roots-based music, the albums released half a century ago reflected society’s chaos and upheaval."
- Van Morrison – Astral Weeks
- The Rolling Stones – Beggars Banquet
- The Beatles – The Beatles ("White Album")
- The Band – Music From Big Pink
- Aretha Franklin – Lady Soul
- Jimi Hendrix Experience – Electric Ladyland
- Simon and Garfunkel – Bookends
- The Byrds – Sweetheart of the Rodeo
- The Kinks – The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society
- Johnny Cash – At Folsom Prison
- Spirit – Spirit
- Randy Newman – Randy Newman
- Etta James – Tell Mama
- The Zombies – Odyssey and Oracle
- Otis Redding – Dock of the Bay
- The Small Faces – Ogdens’ Nut Gone Flake
- The Mothers of Invention – We’re Only in It for the Money
- The Incredible String Band – The Hangman’s Beautiful Daughter
- The Steve Miller Band – Sailor
- The Impressions – This Is My Country