Ranked: every era, definitively, again

Once a year I rank every era of the discography, and once a year the ranking changes, which either undermines the word “definitively” or proves the catalogue keeps growing on me. I choose the second reading.

This year’s controversial move: the self-titled era climbs two spots on the strength of the deep cuts alone. The comments section of my inbox is open.

If you’re new here and want to catch up before disagreeing with me, the listening guide will walk you through every era in order, with checkboxes.