Alternative Rock

Arguably their finest album, this follow-up to Opiate showcases Tool at their best, assisted by clean, crisp production, without the muddiness of Aenima. Edgy guitar … More

Long before groups like Oasis and Blur provoked cross-Atlantic media hype, Catherine Wheel were evolving the Brit-Pop style that typifies the genre's distinction. With the release … More

Jane's Addiction helped put the word "alternative" on the middle-American map with a scarlet A, but their straight-up rock was always front and center. On Strays, the… More

The crown jewel of the Kung Fu Records organization. The 14 songs on End Is Forever (The Ataris 3rd LP for Kung Fu) accurately reflect the dedication to the craft of songwriting th… More

With its heavy-duty distortion, weighty rhythms, and cynical lyrics, Tool is a heavy metal band for the '90s. Rather like Metallica circa ...And Justice for All, the sound i… More

Snap, crackle, and guitar pop with a title that says it all. --Jeff Bateman

Features 22 Tracks and a Few As-yet-unreleased Joints, Including the Beat Conductorr, Quasimoto, Dudley Perkins, Ernie and Top Notes, Yesterdays New Quintet, Captain Funkaho, Madli… More

Compiled from benefits held in December 1999 and 2000 in California and Canada, these acoustic performances document a who's who of country-folk singer-songwriters united by Emmy… More

Bachelor No. 2 is the product of a woman whose 40th birthday looms months ahead, and it illustrates how a little seasoning has paid off creatively for Aimee Mann. Always an … More