What is the best Canadian album of all time?

From stadium country to indie anthems to alternative R&B, Canadian artists have given the world some genuinely landmark records. Which one stands alone at the top?

1

Jagged Little Pill

Alanis Morissette's explosive 1995 breakthrough that redefined alternative rock and became one of the best-selling albums of the decade.

2

Take Care

Drake's 2011 masterpiece blending hip-hop, R&B, and electronic music, featuring Rihanna and The Weeknd.

3

Harvest

Neil Young's 1972 folk-rock classic featuring Heart of Gold, widely considered one of the greatest albums ever made.

4

Funeral

Arcade Fire's 2004 debut turned the Montreal indie band into international stars with its sweeping, emotionally raw songwriting.

5

Come On Over

Shania Twain's 1997 crossover monster became the best-selling studio album by a female solo artist of all time.

6

After Hours

The Weeknd's 2020 synth-pop and R&B album featuring Blinding Lights, one of the best-charting singles of all time.

7

Songs of Leonard Cohen

Leonard Cohen's 1967 debut album introduced his poetic, confessional songwriting to the world and influenced countless artists.

8

Moving Pictures

Rush's 1981 prog-rock landmark featuring Tom Sawyer and Limelight, a defining album of the genre.

9

You Forgot It in People

Broken Social Scene's 2002 indie masterpiece is a dense, euphoric collage of guitars and horns that earned the Polaris Prize.

10

Ingénue

k.d. lang's 1992 pop classic featuring Constant Craving, a lush and intimate album that won the Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal.

11

The Reminder

Feist's 2007 breakout album, elevated by the iPod ad sensation 1234, blending folk-pop with dreamy production.