Audioslave
Out of Exile
Rock

Disc debuted at No. 1

Franz Ferdinand
You Could Have It So Much Better
Alternative, Rock

This band’s ironic storytelling cracked the Top 10.

Smash Mouth
Astro Lounge
Alternative, Pop, Punk, Rock

This million-selling Top-10 disc spawned the number-4 pop hit “All Star.”

The Offspring
Ixnay on the Hombre
Punk, Rock
Papa Roach
Lovehatetragedy
Rap/Hip-Hop, Rock

Landed at number 2 without the help of a hot single.

Saliva
Back Into Your System
Rock

Top-20 disc includes the single “Always”

Various/Soundtrack
Twilight
Alternative, Rock

Compilation debuted at No. 1

OneRepublic
Dreaming Out Loud
Alternative, Pop, Rock

The popularity of its first single, “Apologize,” drove the disc into the Top 20.

My Chemical Romance
Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge
Alternative, Punk, Rock

This slow-burner has sold nearly a million copies.

Vonda Shepard
Songs From Ally McBeal
Folk, Rock

This soundtrack maintained a solid Top-10 presence for more than a month.

Alice in Chains
Dirt
Alternative, Metal, Rock
The Killers
Sam’s Town
Rock

Disc topped out at No. 2. “When You Were Young” was a Top-20 pop/No. 1 rock single.

Drowning Pool
Sinner
Alternative, Rock

This Top-20 disc has sold more than a million copies

Metallica
Garage Inc.
Metal, Rock

This 27-track double disc (more than two hours of music) reached number 2.

Bruce Springsteen
Magic
Rock

The Boss’ 16th studio album came in at No. 1.