Top Rock albums

Leaving behind the boyish tomfoolery of old for tasteful musicianship and a gloss of studio sheen, on Stadium Arcadium Red Hot Chili Peppers turn in more of the effortlessly slick songwriting they presented on their last couple of albums

On the heels of the release of big hit single Photograph, Canadian band Nickelback deliver a strong, commercial album that sticks close to straightforward rock. All the Right Reasons is easily their most effective and fluid collection of songs yet

Having preserved outstanding vocals and flawless instrumental background The Killers has improved its arrangements and worked on the structure of the album quite carefully. Music on Sam's Town reminds the rock of the 1980s

American folk rockers The Lumineers present their self-titled debut album to show how different emotions and meanings their songs can have one they put their heart and soul in them

The slight portion of experiment and a real surprise at the end – these are only a part of Muse's stunning fifth record The Resistance advantages. Partially the album reminds of its predecessor, but on the whole it is an utterly unique work