13. Their Satanic Majesties Request (1967)

Not even the blues-obsessed Stones could entirely fight off the lure of psychedelia in 1967, with the result being the baffling Beatles-aping Their Satanic Majesties Request, featuring everything from hazy, high-concept cover art to period-dated tunes like “Gomper” and “Citadel.” Typical of the Stones’ greatness, even this awkward and often uncomfortable commingling couldn’t help but yield some classics like “She’s A Rainbow” and “2000 Light Years From Home.” Satanic Majesties would ultimately serve as a palliative, reorienting the band toward its baseline aesthetics. Beggars Banquet would follow shortly, and rock music would never be the same.