16 Classic Albums That Turn 40 In 2018
A number of incredible albums turn 40, but to this day, these 16 albums sound anything but over the hill. Van Halen – Van Halen Released February 10, 1978. Bruce…

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A number of incredible albums turn 40, but to this day, these 16 albums sound anything but over the hill.
Van Halen – Van Halen
Released February 10, 1978.
Bruce Springsteen – Darkness on the Edge of Town
Released June 2, 1978.
AC/DC – Powerage
Released May 5, 1978.
The Rolling Stones – Some Girls
Released June 9, 1978.
Blondie – Parallel Lines
Released September 23, 1978.
Cheap Trick – Heaven Tonight
Released May 24, 1978.
Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band – Stranger in Town
Released May 5, 1978.
Warren Zevon – Excitable Boy
Released January 18, 1978.
The Who – Who Are You
Released August 18, 1978.
The Police – Outlandos d’Amour
Released November 2, 1978.
The Cars – The Cars
Released June 6, 1978.
Elvis Costello and The Attractions – This Year’s Model
Released March 17, 1978.
Ramones – Road To Ruin
Released September 21, 1978.
Talking Heads – More Songs About Buildings and Food
Released July 14, 1978.
Rod Stewart – Blondes Have More Fun
Released November 17, 1978.
Billy Joel – 52nd Street
Released October 13, 1978.
Erica Banas is a rock/classic rock blogger that loves the smell of old vinyl in the morning.
Erica Banas is a news blogger who's been covering the rock/classic rock world since 2014. The coolest event she's ever covered in person was the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Sir Paul McCartney inducting Foo Fighters? C'mon now!) She's also well-versed in etiquette and extraordinarily nice. #TransRightsAreHumanRights