Self-Titled Albums

Nearly every band has a self-titled album. In an attempt to keep these albums straight or because the albums became so successful, certain albums have gained other names. Here are the top four self-titled albums in order according to the unlikelihood people will refer to that album as self-titled instead of the de facto name.

1. Weezer (The Blue Album) - This is number one because of how many people know this album and how few would actually refer to it as their self-titled debut rather than as the Blue Album.

2. Metallica (The Black Album) - Note: Jay-Z actually had to name his album the Black Album, Metallica just put out a record with an all black cover. Jay-Z was trying to latch onto a "big" name like the Black Album but didn't have the balls or the acumen to put out an otherwise unnamed album and let his fans figure it out. Spinal Tap also deserves some credit here.

3. The Beatles (The White Album) - Technically unnamed and not self-titled, but still authoritatively referred to as the White Album.


4. Led Zeppelin (IV) - Unlike Led Zeppelin I, II, and III, Led Zeppelin IV wasn't actually called anything. It's this far down the list because people referred to it as a few different things other than IV including Zoso and Runes.