Alternative Reviews — Page 3
Unknown Pleasures Review: The Sound of Post-Punk Gloom
Joy Division's debut is dark, spacious and unforgettable. Our verdict.
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.
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.
In Rainbows Review: Warm, Intricate and Pay-What-You-Want
Radiohead's seventh album is their warmest, with lush textures and strong songs. Our verdict.
Slanted and Enchanted Review: Lo-Fi Slacker Rock Classic
Pavement's debut is scruffy, witty and full of off-kilter hooks. Our verdict.
In Utero Review: Abrasive, Honest and Brilliant
Nirvana's final studio album is a harsh, uncompromising follow-up to Nevermind. Our verdict.