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Failure Fantastic Planet
Failure?s 1996 space-rock masterpiece Fantastic Planet is a lost gem from the 90s. Blending grunge, shoegaze, and ambient textures, the album is solid in production and full of haunting overtones of emotional disintegration. It is noted for its deep conceptual focus on drug addiction, alienation, and cyclical depression. With its dense layers of guitar distortion, gusts of compressed cymbal wash, the band creates a surprisingly deep sound with only 3 members, although Greg Edwards plays many instruments and double tracks many times. Tony recommends: "Sergeant Politeness", "Pillowhead", "Smoking Umbrellas", "Blank".r		4.0
06.12.26
Faith No More Album of the Year
Album of the Year is the band's sixth and final studio album before their initial breakup. Leaning into a darker, more cohesive and streamlined alternative rock sound, it expertly blends heavy riffs, pop melodies, and moody, atmospheric keyboards. This does not reach the chaotic, genre-defining heights of Angel Dust, as it serves as a mature and focused swan song. Mike Patton's versatile vocal performance and the welcome return of keyboardist Roddy Bottum, helped to restore the full dimension of the band's atmospheric sound. Highlights: Opener "Collision" with the band's signature aggression; "Stripsearch" the moody, trip-ho		3.5
06.12.26
Europe The Final Countdown
The Final Countdown sounds very much of its era: synth heavy, crisp drums and reverb drenched vocals; characteristics which helped Europe steal Bon Jovi?s thunder in his year of ascension to the hair-metal crown. With its bombastic, legendary title-track leading the way, the album is an iconic 80s stadium rock release which offers a mix of propulsive Euro-metal drive, power ballads, and some underrated guitar work. 'Rock the Night' is a high-energy, fist-pumping anthem, while 'Carrie' stands out as on of the top power ballads of the decade. Overall, this was a pleasant listen and reminded me a lot of Dokken and Def Leppard.r		3.5
06.10.26
The Rentals Return of the Rentals
Well-known for reintroducing the Moog synthesizer to mainstream 90s rock, The Return of The Rentals has airy, new wave electro-pop hooks, sugary female backing vocals from Petra Haden, and a lo-fi space-age charm. The debut album by The Rentals is considered to be an indie-pop benchmark with the most notable track here being 'Friends of P.' because of its self-deprecating lyrics and incredibly catchy melody. Along with this I liked 'Please Let That Be You' and the opener 'The Love I'm Searching For'.		3.0
06.08.26
Alice in Chains Facelift
Although Dirt is generally regarded as the band's magnum opus, Facelift actually played a more pivotal role in the development of the grunge scene. The record proved to be a highly influential catalyst in introducing the Seattle grunge movement to a massive, mainstream heavy metal audience primarily thanks to the commercial success of "Man In the Box". Jerry Cantrell showcases a formidable talent for sludgy, and remarkably catchy riffs that bridge classic heavy metal with a gritty edge, while Staley's spine-tingling and powerful vocal performance laid the groundwork for the band's signature landscape. Facelift was 		4.5
06.08.26
Fastball All the Pain Money Can Buy
Leading with hit single 'The Way', Fastball's sophomore release All the Pain Money Can Buy is a pop rock album driven by catchy guitar hooks and infectious melodies. This is an overlooked record with a number of great tracks, having many similarities with Deluxe from Better Than Ezra. An essential 90s alt. record which proves that smart, well-crafted pop doesn't have to be mindless. Tony recommends: "The Way", "Warm Fuzzy Feeling", "Charlie The Methadone Man", "Sooner or Later", "Fire Escape".r		4.0
06.02.26
Veruca Salt American Thighs
At a point in time where the Chicago scene was regarded as the epicenter of American rock, Veruca Salt record their debut album, American Thighs. Fronted by singer-guitarists Nina Gordon and Louise Post, this forgotten gem of the 90s stands out for its fuzzed-out guitars and raw, unapologetic energy. The seamless vocal trade-offs give the songs a catchy, transgressive edge, often creating tight hooks. The record expertly blends grunge angst with infectious pop melodies and slamming riffs. Despite a few weak moments ('Fly', '25', 'Sleeping Where I Want'), the rest of the album is split between very good tracks and great ones. Tony rec		4.0
05.27.26

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    February 29 09:42 AM
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    February 29 09:40 AM
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