Albums Reviews — Page 6

Pixies - Doolittle (1989)

Doolittle Review: Quiet-Loud Alt-Rock at Its Best

Pixies' second album is surf, punk and pop in a fractured, brilliant package. Our verdict.

John Coltrane - A Love Supreme (1965)

A Love Supreme Review: A Spiritual Suite in Four Parts

John Coltrane's devotional masterpiece is intense, beautiful and deeply moving. Our verdict.

The Rolling Stones - Sticky Fingers (1971)

Sticky Fingers Review: Swagger, Sleaze and Soul

The Stones' 1971 album starts with 'Brown Sugar' and keeps the grit going. Our verdict.

My Bloody Valentine - Loveless (1991)

Loveless Review: A Wall of Beautiful Noise

My Bloody Valentine's second album is the definitive shoegaze record, all swooning guitars and haze. Our verdict.

Joy Division - Closer (1980)

Closer Review: A Haunting Farewell

Joy Division's second and final album is bleak, beautiful and tragically poised. Our verdict.

Love - Forever Changes (1967)

Forever Changes Review: Orchestral Psychedelia With a Dark Edge

Love's 1967 album mixes acoustic guitars, mariachi horns and strings for a haunting, singular sound. Our verdict.

The Band - The Band (1969)

The Band Review: Americana's Founding Document

The Band's second album is a warm, rootsy portrait of American history and folklore. Our verdict.

Jeff Buckley - Grace (1994)

Grace Review: A Voice Like No Other

Jeff Buckley's only studio album is a spellbinding mixture of rock, folk and soul. Our verdict.

Fleetwood Mac - Rumours (1977)

Rumours Review: Heartbreak as Pop Perfection

Fleetwood Mac's soap-opera break-up album became one of the best-selling records ever. Our verdict.

Neil Young - After the Gold Rush (1970)

After the Gold Rush Review: Gentle, Ragged and Moving

Neil Young's third album mixes tender acoustic songs with raw electric ones. Our verdict.