Albums Reviews — Page 7
There's a Riot Goin' On Review: Funk's Dark, Woozy Masterpiece
Sly Stone's murky, paranoid follow-up swapped sunshine for something far stranger. Our verdict.
Dummy Review: Cinematic Trip-Hop Noir
Portishead's debut is smoky, haunting and gloriously atmospheric. Our verdict.
Appetite for Destruction Review: Sleaze, Swagger and Great Riffs
Guns N' Roses' debut is a gritty, riff-heavy blast of hard rock. Our verdict.
Daydream Nation Review: Noise Rock With a Heart
Sonic Youth's double album blends melody and noise into a sprawling indie landmark. Our verdict.
Yankee Hotel Foxtrot Review: Americana Turned Inside-Out
Wilco's fourth album pairs great songs with experimental textures and a famously messy backstory. Our verdict.
Channel Orange Review: Smooth, Strange R&B
Frank Ocean's debut album is a lush, literate and emotionally candid R&B record. Our verdict.
The Stone Roses Review: Madchester's Defining Debut
The Stone Roses' debut is a jangly, dance-inflected indie classic. Our verdict.
The Clash Review: Fast, Angry and Brilliant
The Clash's debut is a lean, politically charged blast of British punk. Our verdict.
Tapestry Review: The Soundtrack to a Generation
Carole King's solo breakthrough is warm, personal and packed with timeless songs. Our verdict.
Murmur Review: Mumbled Jangle-Pop Magic
R.E.M.'s debut is mysterious, melodic and quietly influential. Our verdict.