Rock Reviews — Page 7

Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin II (1969)

Led Zeppelin II Review: Heavy Blues Thunder

Led Zeppelin's second album took heavy blues to new volume. Our verdict.

Derek and the Dominos - Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs (1970)

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.

Radiohead - In Rainbows (2007)

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.

Elvis Costello - This Year's Model (1978)

This Year's Model Review: New Wave Wit and Venom

Elvis Costello's second album is a lean, sneering burst of angry pop. Our verdict.

The Band - Music from Big Pink (1968)

Music from Big Pink Review: The Basement Sessions That Birthed Americana

The Band's debut is a warm, rootsy and influential album that quietly changed rock. Our verdict.

Pavement - Slanted and Enchanted (1992)

Slanted and Enchanted Review: Lo-Fi Slacker Rock Classic

Pavement's debut is scruffy, witty and full of off-kilter hooks. Our verdict.

Lou Reed - Transformer (1972)

Transformer Review: Glam, Grit and 'Walk on the Wild Side'

Lou Reed's solo breakthrough, produced by David Bowie and Mick Ronson, is a witty, sleazy glam-rock classic. Our verdict.

Nirvana - In Utero (1993)

In Utero Review: Abrasive, Honest and Brilliant

Nirvana's final studio album is a harsh, uncompromising follow-up to Nevermind. Our verdict.