Greatest Rock Albums Ever Dropped in November

Rockin’ Through the Years: The Greatest Classic Rock Albums Ever Dropped in November
(Because nothing says “Thanksgiving” like a face-melting guitar solo)

Listen up, November isn’t just about turkey and football. It’s also the underrated power month for classic rock history. From screaming guitars to perfect vinyl crackle, the 11th month has delivered some of the most legendary albums ever spun on a turntable. Let’s take a joyride through the greatest November releases that still crank just as hard today.

Led Zeppelin IV – Released November 8, 1971
Let’s start with the holy grail. “Black Dog,” “Rock and Roll,” and “Stairway to Heaven” all on one record. If your copy isn’t worn thin, are you even living right?

The Rolling Stones – Beggars Banquet (November 29, 1968)
A return to bluesy grit after the psychedelic haze. “Sympathy for the Devil” still sends chills down the spine and maybe a few shots of whiskey down the hatch.

AC/DC – Powerage (November 1978)
Before Highway to Hell, there was this underrated monster. It’s raw, it’s dirty, and it’s pure working-man rock. Bon Scott’s vocals? Chef’s kiss.

Queen – News of the World (November 7, 1977)
“We Will Rock You.” “We Are the Champions.” Enough said. You can practically hear Freddie’s crown clinking.

Guns N’ Roses – Use Your Illusion I & II (November 1991)
Double the albums, double the chaos. Axl, Slash and the gang dropped these twin monsters and took over MTV, your car stereo and probably your high school parking lot.

The Eagles – Hotel California (November 26, 1976)
One of the smoothest, most sinister records in rock. Every dad who’s ever owned a convertible has cranked this one at least once.

Bruce Springsteen – The River (November 17, 1980)
The Boss at his storytelling best equal parts heartbreak, highway and hope.

So, this November, skip the pumpkin spice playlist. Crack open a cold one, fire up the speakers and relive the riffs that built rock ‘n’ roll. Because legends never fade they just get louder.