The 500 with Josh Adam Meyers

The 500 with Josh Adam Meyers counts down Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time with comedians, actors, and musicians.

Music
Music History
Comedy
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354 - Billy Joel - 52nd Street - Kevin Hefferna...
Comedians and actors Kevin Heffernan & Steve Lemme of Broken Lizard use the 1978 album 52nd Street as proof that Billy Joel is one of the greatest singer-songwriters in American history.
106 min
227
355 - The Yardbirds - Having a Rave Up - Wayne ...
Comedian and author Wayne Federman returns to highlight the bridge between R&B and psychedelia created by British rockers The Yardbirds with their 1965 album Having a Rave Up.
84 min
228
356 - Randy Newman - 12 Songs - Tim Heidecker
Comedian and musician Tim Heidecker aims for the same balance of humor and emotional gravitas as satirical singer-songwriter Randy Newman's 1970 album 12 Songs.
86 min
229
357 - The Rolling Stones - Between The Buttons ...
Actor Tom Everett Scott returns to recognize the groundwork The Rolling Stones laid in the first major divergence in their career that is their 1967 album Between The Buttons.
93 min
230
358 - Miles Davis - Sketches of Spain - Alonzo ...
Comedian and actor Alonzo Bodden contemplates the creator of cool - jazz master Miles Davis - and his 1960 album Sketches of Spain.
68 min
231
359 - Elton John - Honky Château - Bill Engvall
Award winning comedian & actor Bill Engvall, host of the upcoming TV series Blue Collar Auction, shares his lifelong love of singer Elton John and the 1972 album Honky Château.
101 min
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360 - Buzzcocks - Singles Going Steady - Shapel...
Comedian Shapel Lacey follows the lead of one his biggest musical influences Buzzcocks by defying expectations and building an identity just as unique as the band's 1979 compilation Singles Going Steady.
111 min
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361 - OutKast - Stankonia - Jay Pharoah
Comedian Jay Pharoah borrows from both ends of the hip-hop spectrum represented by Atlanta rappers OutKast and their 2000 release Stankonia while building his comedic persona.
110 min
234
362 - The Smashing Pumpkins - Siamese Dream - M...
Comedian Megan Gailey resurrects a simpler era when kids were kids and rock stars were sad by listening fondly once again to The Smashing Pumpkins' 1993 album Siamese Dream.
103 min
235
363 - New Order - Substance 1987 - Shane Torres
Comedian Shane Torres gets into the perfect headspace to perform by listening to British post-punkers New Order's 1987 compilation album Substance 1987.
120 min
236
364 - The Doors - L.A. Woman - David Koechner
Actor and comedian David Koechner finds so much meaning and mystery in American blues rock band The Doors' 1971 album L.A. Woman he can recite it verse for verse.
100 min
237
365 - Rage Against the Machine - Shane Gillis
Comedian Shane Gillis gets pumped to thrash along with rap rock icons Rage Against the Machine and their 1992 self-titled debut album.
121 min
238
366 - Johnny Cash - American Recordings - Jeff ...
Comedian Jeff Ross returns to talk about how the outlaw persona Johnny Cash maintained throughout his career, up to and including 1994's American Recordings, helped pave the way to Jeff performing for people in prison.
83 min
239
367 - Madonna - Ray of Light - Bonnie McFarlane
Comedian and writer Bonnie McFarlane shows exactly why superstars like pop music icon Madonna and her 1998 album Ray of Light will always be relevant.
105 min
240
368 - Eagles - Eagles - Jessica Kirson
Comedian Jessica Kirson harks back to a simpler time when Eagles 1972 debut album Eagles was all the smooth Americana anyone ever needed.
82 min
241
369 - The Smiths - Louder Than Bombs - Michael ...
Actor Michael Rosenbaum submits to the genderless sadness of English post-punkers The Smiths and their 1987 compilation album Louder Than Bombs.
100 min
242
370 - Mott the Hoople - Mott - Joe Elliott
Def Leppard lead singer Joe Elliott heaps praise upon his boyhood rock heroes Mott the Hoople and their 1973 album Mott.
123 min
243
371 - Arctic Monkeys - Whatever People Say I Am...
Comedian Dan Soder returns to lend his audiophile approval to indie rock darlings Arctic Monkeys and their 2006 debut album Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not.
109 min
244
372 - The Police - Reggatta de Blanc - David Wain
Comedian, writer and director David Wain bops along to the hip and smart pop rock of The Police's 1979 sophomore album Reggatta de Blanc.
95 min
245
373 - Jefferson Airplane - Volunteers - Liza Tr...
Comedian and actress Liza Treyger digs the cosmic vibes put forth by psychedelic rockers Jefferson Airplane in their 1969 album Volunteers.
83 min
246
374 - Roxy Music - Siren - Stephen Perkins
Jane's Addiction drummer Stephen Perkins draws heavy inspiration from the amalgamation of unique personalities in glam rockers Roxy Music, which all shine through in their 1975 album Siren.
102 min
247
375 - Jackson Browne - Late For The Sky - Jeff ...
Comedian, writer and actor Jeff Garlin finds truth and beauty in the fantastic folk rock of Jackson Browne's 1974 album Late For The Sky.
96 min
248
376 - Björk - Post - Kurt Braunohler
Comedian Kurt Braunohler flashbacks to 1995 when he took in heavy doses of art pop icon Björk through her sophomore album Post.
110 min
249
377 - John Lee Hooker - The Ultimate Collection...
Comedian and actor Tommy Davidson delves deep into the roots of America's culture through the lens of some of its earliest hits: the classic blues of John Lee Hooker's The Ultimate Collection: 1948-1990.
96 min
250
378 - Oasis - (What's The Story) Morning Glory?...
Comedians Jim Jefferies and Steve Byrne bond over their mutual adoration for British rock band Oasis and their iconic 1995 album (What's The Story) Morning Glory?
112 min