Several music outlets have published rankings of rock albums and songs, with some focusing on specific artists such as David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and Willie Nelson. These rankings include late-career albums and songs, with some lists considering an artist's entire discography. The rankings appear to vary in scope and criteria, with some covering specific time periods or genres, such as rock albums from 2020 or metal masterpieces released 20+ years after a band's first album.