U2 runs to stand still, Neil Young produces an inconsistent album whose message is urgent and necessary, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds fly to new sonic grounds with mixed results, and The Smiths flesh out their sound and song-craft.
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Album Reviews – 38th Edition
Weezer produces a masterpiece out of a total nervous breakdown, Pulp strips sex out of all its romance to reveal its awkwardness, Neil Young sinks to new lows due to his unedited prolificness, and The Stooges manage to put their ferocity on a record.
Album Reviews – 31st Edition
Radiohead moves but stands still, the Red Hot Chili Peppers get their footing back, Bob Dylan continues to explore the American songbook, and Neil Young captures the fiery performances of his new band and wraps them in an environmental message.
Album Reviews – 21st Edition
Neil Young finds a new target for his anger, Nick Drake bids the world a sad farewell, Television releases one of the best debuts of all time, and the Talking Heads find a new level of wackiness.
Album Reviews – 17th Edition
Elastica shows the punk side of the Britpop movement, The Smiths move away from their jangly signature sound, Metallica takes thrash metal to its apex, and Buffalo Springfield introduces the world to the amazing talents of Neil Young and Stephen Stills.
Album Reviews – 11th Edition
Pavement writes a work of art and bring it to the ground spectacularly, Neil Young travels through wide soundscapes, Husker Du and their signature anger turn painfully mellow, and The Replacements find the balance between a carelessly punky demeanor and clever songwriting.
Album Reviews – 7th Edition
Sonic Youth crafts a double-album of angry noise, The National refines their sound with great results, Neil Young heads for the ditch, and Bob Dylan writes his remarkable late-career work of art.
Album Reviews – 4th Edition
The Smiths unleash their jangly sound, Oasis puts out a masterful collection of B-sides, Black Sabbath returns to form after many decades, and Neil Young forges his signature heavy sounds with the aid of Crazy Horse.
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