What is the best album by The Band?

By YPB Team

From roots-rock landmarks that reshaped a generation to overlooked late-career gems and reunion-era surprises, the whole catalog is on the table. Where do you stand?

  1. The Band — ranked #11
    The Band
    The acclaimed 1969 self-titled album featuring 'The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down'.
    1000pts
  2. Islands — ranked #22
    Islands
    The 1977 studio album that closed out the original lineup's run.
    787pts
  3. Music from Big Pink — ranked #33
    Music from Big Pink
    The Band's landmark 1968 debut that shaped the Americana and roots-rock movement.
    692pts
  4. High on the Hog — ranked #44
    High on the Hog
    A 1996 reunion-era album mixing originals with covers.
    440pts
  5. Moondog Matinee — ranked #55
    Moondog Matinee
    A 1973 covers album paying tribute to the group's rock-and-roll roots.
    440pts
  6. Jericho — ranked #66
    Jericho
    The 1993 reunion album marking the group's return without Robbie Robertson.
    440pts
  7. Stage Fright — ranked #77
    Stage Fright
    A tighter, road-worn 1970 album reflecting the pressures of fame.
    323pts
  8. Cahoots — ranked #88
    Cahoots
    The 1971 album home to 'Life Is a Carnival' and a Dylan collaboration.
    323pts
  9. Jubilation — ranked #99
    Jubilation
    The Band's final 1998 studio album, a warm late-career farewell.
    323pts
  10. Northern Lights – Southern Cross — ranked #1010
    Northern Lights – Southern Cross
    A creative 1975 late-career high point with 'Acadian Driftwood'.
    323pts

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