The '70s and '80s was prime time for rock-and-roll. With musical geniuses blossoming all around, some of the best music was made during this time. If someone were to hear this timeless music, it could be mistaken that it was written last week. Here are my top 10 albums from this era that should be common knowledge.

10. "Physical Graffiti" (Led Zeppelin)

Combing the sound of folk, Celtic, and rock, masterminds Jimmy Page and Robert Plant produced a unique and never-before-heard sound.

9. "Sticky Fingers" (The Rolling Stones)

What can I say about "Sticky Fingers"? It's a classic.

8. "Rumours" (Fleetwood Mac)

With relationships falling apart one after another, each song of this album tells a different story.

7. "A Night at the Opera" (Queen)

Undoubtedly one of the best albums of the '70s, this album includes arguably the most intricately detailed vocal masterpieces of the era, "Bohemian Rhapsody."

6. "Who's Next" (The Who)

With radio-friendly hit after hit, The Who claimed the music lover's world by storm with this dynamic album.

5. "Moving Pictures" (Rush)

When I was growing up, I listened to Rush almost every day, and this album is my favorite of the many they created.

4. "The Stranger" (Billy Joel)

This whole album could be one whole big hit. Each song on here is worthy of every second of every song. Each of these songs should be on the radio all the time.

3. "The White Album" (The Beatles)

Of course, The Beatles are the godfathers of classic rock. These songs are the basis of the era that changed music forever.

1. "Dark Side of the Moon" (Pink Floyd)

A nonstop, perfectly flowing album made by the prodigal, yet clashing, minds of David Gilmour and Rodger Waters, this album is tied for my number-one pick. Everyone should recognize this album because this was one of the main turning points in the Classic Rock era.

1. "Led Zeppelin IV" (Led Zeppelin)

Last, but certainly not least. This album is nothing less than perfect. It is tied with "Dark Side of the Moon" because I believe that both of these should be the most recognized albums in the world because of the beautiful music masterpieces they contain.