Rock Reviews
Nevermind Review: The Album That Changed Rock Overnight
Nirvana's second album blends punk fury with pop hooks, and it still sounds ferocious. Our verdict.
Revolver Review: Where the Studio Became an Instrument
The Beatles' 1966 album pushed pop into new territory with tape loops, Indian instruments and unforgettable songs. Our verdict.
The Velvet Underground & Nico Review: A Dark, Influential Debut
The Velvet Underground's banana-sleeved debut is raw, strange and enormously influential. Our verdict.
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Review: The Summer of Love Soundtrack
The Beatles' colourful concept album was a landmark in pop's artistic ambitions. Our verdict.
London Calling Review: Punk Grows Up
The Clash's double album stretches punk into reggae, ska, rockabilly and beyond. Our verdict.
OK Computer Review: A Portrait of Modern Anxiety
Radiohead's third album turned guitar rock into a vehicle for dread and wonder. Our verdict.
Blonde on Blonde Review: Dylan's Wild, Surreal Double Album
Dylan's electric double album mixes surreal lyrics with sharp, swaggering blues. Our verdict.
Exile on Main St. Review: Dirty, Ramshackle Brilliance
The Stones' sprawling double album sounds drunk, loose and thrilling. Our verdict.
Highway 61 Revisited Review: The Sound of Dylan Going Electric
Dylan's electric breakthrough opens with 'Like a Rolling Stone' and doesn't let up. Our verdict.
Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols Review: The Sound of British Punk Exploding
The Sex Pistols' only studio album is a blast of snarling, guitar-driven fury. Our verdict.