Albums Reviews — Page 9
Elephant Review: Two People, One Enormous Sound
The White Stripes' fourth album is a raw, riff-driven celebration of garage rock and blues. Our verdict.
Achtung Baby Review: U2 Reinvent Themselves
U2's 1991 reinvention swapped earnestness for irony, industrial textures and dance beats. Our verdict.
(What's the Story) Morning Glory? Review: Britpop's Biggest Anthems
Oasis's second album is stuffed with huge choruses and Gallagher swagger. Our verdict.
The Bends Review: Radiohead Find Their Voice
Radiohead's second album is a leap in songwriting, full of great guitar rock and emotion. Our verdict.
Bringing It All Back Home Review: The First Electric Dylan
Dylan's 1965 album plugs in on one side and goes acoustic on the other, to brilliant effect. Our verdict.
Psychocandy Review: Beach Boys Hooks Buried Under Feedback
The Jesus and Mary Chain's debut wraps sweet pop songs in a blanket of noise. Our verdict.
I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You Review: The Queen of Soul Arrives
Aretha Franklin's Atlantic debut is a powerhouse of gospel-powered soul. Our verdict.
Led Zeppelin II Review: Heavy Blues Thunder
Led Zeppelin's second album took heavy blues to new volume. Our verdict.
Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs Review: Clapton's Love-Torn Blues Rock
Eric Clapton's one-off band made a passionate double album of lovesick blues rock. Our verdict.
Paul's Boutique Review: A Sample-Laden Masterpiece
The Beastie Boys' second album trades frat-rap for a dense, funny, sample-heavy collage. Our verdict.