Alternative Reviews — Page 2
Automatic for the People Review: Mortality, Strings and Tenderness
R.E.M.'s 1992 album is a moving meditation on death and memory, with beautiful arrangements. Our verdict.
Odelay Review: A Collage of Sounds
Beck's 1996 album mixes hip-hop, folk, funk and noise into a playful, genre-hopping blast. Our verdict.
Doolittle Review: Quiet-Loud Alt-Rock at Its Best
Pixies' second album is surf, punk and pop in a fractured, brilliant package. Our verdict.
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.
Closer Review: A Haunting Farewell
Joy Division's second and final album is bleak, beautiful and tragically poised. Our verdict.
Grace Review: A Voice Like No Other
Jeff Buckley's only studio album is a spellbinding mixture of rock, folk and soul. 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.
The Stone Roses Review: Madchester's Defining Debut
The Stone Roses' debut is a jangly, dance-inflected indie classic. Our verdict.
Murmur Review: Mumbled Jangle-Pop Magic
R.E.M.'s debut is mysterious, melodic and quietly influential. Our verdict.