IN THE BEGINNING Contrary to accepted rock history, the alternative form of rock music known as grunge was birthed kicking and screaming before Nirvana exploded into the mainstream. Although the term ‘grunge’ wasn’t really in fashion until the early 90’s,… Continue reading 10 Best Early Grunge Albums
Like the alternative era that came after it, the punk era was as much about intent as it was music. It was a rejection of the mainstream, of polite society and the rampant commercialization of rock music. Often borne of… Continue reading 20 Greatest Punk Rock Bands
Let’s make one thing perfectly clear right off the bat – there is no such thing as the “Best Alternative Rock Albums of 2020”. As with any art, beauty is in the eye, or ear, of the beholder. Anybody who… Continue reading Best Alternative Rock Albums of 2020
Just as our “Top 20 Best Alternative Rock Albums of the 80s” required a Part 2, our “Top 20 Best Alternative Rock Albums of the 90s” also needs a followup. The decade was simply too rich in great albums by… Continue reading Best Alternative Albums of the 90s : Part 2
So it seems our “Top 20 Best Alternative Rock Albums of the 80s” left out too many prime candidates, and we need to add to the list. The public has spoken. Well, a few people at least. Therefore, I have… Continue reading Best Alternative Albums of the 80s : Part 2