Five supposedly ‘classic’ albums you’re better off skipping

The article argues that the “classic album” label can reflect commercial success and reputation as much as musical quality, and that such judgements are subjective. It names five acclaimed records it considers overhyped, suggesting listeners could skip them without missing the best work by their artists.

The supplied text discusses Oasis’ 1997 album *Be Here Now*, the Eagles’ *Hotel California* (1977) and Pink Floyd’s *The Wall* (1979). It criticises the first as bloated, the second as uninspiring soft rock, and introduces the third as a commercial success often placed alongside Pink Floyd’s earlier classics. The article text ends before completing its discussion or naming the other two albums.