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| Favorite Alternative Rock Albums
I'm a big Alt Rock guy, and these are my favorite Alternative Rock albums right here. | | 1 |  | Smashing Pumpkins
Siamese Dream
How many summaries of Siamese Dream will I right? A lot, because its just that good. The heavily layered guitars, soothing vocals, jazz fusion drum rhythms, and catchy chorus make this one of the best albums...ever. | | 2 |  | Smashing Pumpkins
Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
Smashing Pumpkins are the best alt-rock act, and they always will be. This album and Siamese Dream are incredible. This album gets kind of lengthy in points, and at times drags, but still is incredible, and different than anything the Pumpkins ever did (outside of Zeitgeist). | | 3 |  | Radiohead
OK Computer
This was Radiohead's last album that could be classified as alternative rock, and is one of their best albums. The album's unique infusion of hard-edged anthems, and strange Radiohead classics makes OK Computer a worthy listen. | | 4 |  | The Smiths
The Queen is Dead
Arguably the greatest album of Alternative Rock until the 90s, the album's mix of strange guitar work courtesy of Marr and Morrissey's unique, whiny vocals makes this album a must-have. | | 5 | | R.E.M.
Life's Rich Pageant
R.E.M. was godly to me for many years, as Stipe's vocal delivery allured me along with their signature guitar work. This is the best R.E.M. album, hands down, and the best pre-Document album. | | 6 |  | U2
Pop
I absolutely love this album. It may have been a commercial failure, but the album's weird, disco style with its Achtung Baby-like electronics. My favorite U2 album, easily. | | 7 |  | Minus the Bear
Menos el Oso
Before Planet of Ice, Minus the Bear was a whacked-out, partyboy-led band with random titles and odd sounds. Their unique, laid-back, yet cold sounds makes Minus the Bear a great alternative rock group. | | 8 |  | Smashing Pumpkins
MACHINA: The Machines of God
MACHINA is one of my favorite Pumpkins albums ever, and for good reason. The album was challenging, hard, and tough to get into a lot like Nine Inch Nails' The Fragile. The unique, fuzzy soundscapes worked well with Billy Corgan's strange voice. | | 9 | | The Killers
Sam's Town
Sam's Town may be one of the most epic, perfectly flowing albums of our time. The album itself doesn't feature that many good listens, but the album works together perfectly, and is much more mature than Hot Fuss. | | 10 |  | Snow Patrol
Final Straw
Snow Patrol's best album happened to be their breakthrough album. Songs like Spitting Games, Chocolate, and Run give their traditional pop/alt-rock music something other Alternative Rock bands don't have. | |
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08.22.07 | I love 3, 4, 7, and 9. | Dis_Con_Nec_Ted
08.22.07 | if it wasn't for the annoying whining Mick Jagger voice i think i could enjoy SP's music.
3 has some gems but is overrated. | tribestros
08.22.07 | Planet of Ice could be on here, but I view it as more prog. | Altmer
08.22.07 | topic is seriously devoid of faith no more, a perfect circle and more | dub sean
08.22.07 | #9 gives me headaches, I hate the singer's voice. | Brain Dead
08.22.07 | Snow Patrol absolutely suck. | The Door Mouse
08.22.07 | Why would you use Pop for the U2 album. Achtung Baby is their best. | Electric City
08.22.07 | Almost had it, but unfortunately this list is a failure. | Dis_Con_Nec_Ted
08.22.07 | yeah, needs APC. | Ephex
08.22.07 | No sonic youth:( | MrKite
08.22.07 | Queen Is Dead is my favorite album. And the list does indeed need Sonic Youth. | BallsToTheWall
08.22.07 | 1 and 2 rock. | jason_f90
08.22.07 | No Everclear and Collective Soul :[ | Ruthlessgrunge
08.23.07 | Billy Corgan is the God of Alternative rock. Good choice on Smashing Pumpkins. Ok Computer is amazing. | tribestros
08.23.07 | Everclear?
Maybe Sparkle and Fade.
Yeah, I missed the Collective Soul. Sorry. I like them a lot though. | jason_f90
08.23.07 | Yup Alternative Rock is awesome :D
What about some earlier Foo Fighters and Our Lady Peace? D: |
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