Indie Reviews
Funeral Review: Grief Turned Into Joyous Noise
Arcade Fire's debut turns loss into soaring, communal indie rock. Our verdict.
The Queen Is Dead Review: Morrissey and Marr at Their Peak
The Smiths' third album is witty, mournful and full of unforgettable songs. Our verdict.
Is This It Review: Cool, Clipped Garage Rock Revival
The Strokes' debut is short, sharp and impossibly cool, and it kickstarted a new wave of guitar bands. 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.
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.
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.