What are the Best Dubstep Albums of All Time?

In the quest for never-ending wubs, Exron Music has taken a deep dive to find the best dubstep albums of all time.

Attention dubstep fans, bass heads, wub wizards, headbangers, and neck breakers, Exron Music has scoured the depths of the internet, group chats, and general popularity to present to you our lineup of the best dubstep albums of all time.

Let’s start from the beginning, think back to the mid-2000s, when dubstep was just moving over to the States, Skream was taking over, UKF was on most YouTube screens, and newly-formed dance music blogs were still churning out content at rapid speed. Allow us to take you through of journey of dubstep evolution and the best albums of the nearly two decades of the genre.

Skream! by Skream

One of the major dubstep pioneers in the UK took over the airwaves in 2006. Skream’s music and original sound began to make its way into popularity with the rise of streaming platforms and of course, YouTube.

“Filling Up the City Skies (Disc 2)” by Pretty Lights

“Hot Like Sauce,” “How We Do,” and “Finally Moving Remix” all on one album? 2008 was a huge year for stoner-inspired dubstep. ‘Filling Up the City Skies’ was a banger-fueled follow-up to Pretty Lights‘ first album, ‘Taking Up Your Precious Time.’

“Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites EP” By Skrillex

This was truly a tough choice between ‘Scary Monsters & Nice Sprites’ and ‘Bangarang.’ This could be called a tie from the dubstep legend, Skrillex. But as this was his first EP release and he has not stopped since 2010, continuing to be an icon in 2023 – ‘Scary Monsters & Nice Sprites’ takes the lead.

“Rage Valley” by Knife Party

Most remember where they were when they heard ‘Rage Valley’ for the first time. 2012 was a massive year for dubstep in the States, and this EP from Knife Party helped expose more listeners to the power of some aggressive basslines.

“Somewhere Else” By Zeds Dead

Fast forward to 2014 and Zeds Dead drops probably their most iconic album. ‘Collapse’ still a commonly played song in their sets, was released to the masses. Only this could be outbeat if ‘Journey Of A Lifetime’ was released on other streaming platforms besides SoundCloud. Release it!

“Codename X” by Excision

It is 2015 and Excision blazes his way to the top of the charts with “Codename X.” This begins the transformation to big room dubstep. Mainstage headliners and the creation of the beloved headbangers.

“Ashes” by Illenium

2016 arrives and big room dubstep is killing it at every major festival. Here comes Illenium with a new genre of bass heads, crybangers. Have you ever wanted to cry and headbang? Listen to ‘Sleepwalker.’

“Certain Kind Of Magic” by Rezz

Space Mom, aka Rezz, introduces listeners to some hypnotism-type beats. A little spooky, a little scary but mostly transcendent, Rezz drops ‘Certain Kind Of Magic,’ in 2018. “Witching Hour” bewitches the scene, and “H E X” entrances the festival scene.

“Fractals” by Subtronics

The year is 2022 and Subtronics releases “Fractals.” Banger after banger on this album from ‘Spacetime’ ‘Griztronics II (Another Level)’ featuring GR!Z, and ‘Gassed Up’ featuring Zeds Dead & Flowdan. Speakers break across the nation.

Keep in mind these are Exron Music’s top picks, but there are so many more! Embrace debate.