Average Rating: 4.00 Rating Variance: 0.43 Objectivity Score: 56% (Somewhat Balanced)
Sort by: Rating | Release Date | Rating Date | Name311 3114.0Alice in Chains Dirt4.5Bloodhound Gang One Fierce Beer Coaster3.0Blur Blur4.0Wooohoooo!!! To the general public and musically challenged, Blur is strictly known for that “WooHoo” song played at sporting events. That song, “Song 2”, aside from being their most known song, ironically pokes fun at the grunge era with random lyrics and really no meaning whatsoever. If one takes the time to really get into Damon Albarn and Blur, they are sure to be impressed. Damon is a musical genius, and yes, he is that British mastermind guy in the Gorillaz. “Beetlebum” is an excellent start to this self titled 1997 success. “You’re So Great” is possibly the number one song to listen to when hung-over, as depressing as that may sound. Unfortunately for Blur, this album was their own personal death of a party, however to me, it remains their best (No, not Parklife, bite me). Key Tracks: Beetlebum, On Your Own, You’re So Great, Song 2Bush Sixteen Stone4.0Bush Zen x Four (DVD & CD)3.5Cracker Kerosene Hat3.5Jane's Addiction Ritual De Lo Habitual4.5Jawbreaker Dear You3.5Local H As Good as Dead3.0Melvins Houdini3.0Modest Mouse The Lonesome Crowded West4.5Nine Inch Nails With Teeth3.5Nirvana Nevermind5.0Nirvana Live at Reading3.0Oasis Definitely Maybe4.0Pearl Jam Ten5.0Pixies Doolittle5.0Primus Frizzle Fry4.0R.E.M. Automatic for the People5.0Rage Against the Machine Rage Against the Machine5.0Rage Against the Machine Evil Empire4.0Screaming Trees Sweet Oblivion4.0Screaming Trees Dust3.5Silverchair Frogstomp4.0At 3 in the morning on a random Wednesday, I admit to video chatting with strangers on Omegle, strictly due to my banning from Chatroullete. I happened to come across this broad from Australia, and I immediately asked if she knew of the band Silverchair. Her face lit up with excitement, but then she “nexted” me as I took my shirt off. Regardless, at 15 years of age, the Australian trio deliver a promising debut in Frogstomp filled with some hard rock some of you might just consider “grunge.” Though often criticized for copying the ever so popular Seattle sound, as well as lyrics that were clearly written by 15 year olds, Frogstomp remains one of the most successful albums from any Australian rock band. Some lyrics are rather lame, such as in “Suicidal Dream”, with “people making fun of me, for no reason but jealously.” A common phrase for the teen angst era, but the majority of lyrics from the album really showed the immaturity of the group. But honestly, what do you expect from 15 year olds, other than acne, awkward boners, and puking after one shot of Majorksa. “Tomorrow” is arguably the best single from any post-grunge band, and it gave Silverchair its fame, and rightfully so. Silverchair has progressed to a more matured, orchestral pop-like sound, but Frogstomp sure made a lasting statement on the post grunge era, and watching old videos of lead singer Daniel Johns wail awkward lyrics at age 15 is a thing of beauty. Key tracks: Tomorrow, Israel’s Son, Leave Me OutSunny Day Real Estate Diary3.5The Prodigy The Fat of the Land4.0If there’s one album to have crazy, dirty sex to, it’s this one. Not saying I’ve done so, but I have. The album starts off with a pump up jam that really does make you want to smack some bitch up. Its’ uncut, controversial music video consisting of cocaine snorting, slapping and grabbing random wankers, and a sexual surprise at the end, only makes “Smack My Bitch Up” better. “Breathe” follows up beautifully, and every damn song on here should be illegal for making anyone and everyone want to just snort up and rage harder than ever before. Hip Hop stud Kool Keith spits some in your face words on “Diesel Power”, thus making one ponder if this is even rock. The Prodigy take samples from all over, including tid bits from the Beastie Boys, The Breeders, with an overwhelming amount of hip hop and electronic beats. In conclusion, this album is an in your face mind*** of dance, industrial sounds, and ultimately alternative rock. Key tracks: Smack My Bitch Up, Breathe, Diesel Power, FirestarterThe Smashing Pumpkins Siamese Dream5.0Toadies Rubberneck3.5With what sounds like a really ***ty cereal brand, Toadies remain rather under the radar, pretty much only known for their stand out single “Possum Kingdom”, which you probably first heard on Guitar Hero. Personally, “Tyler” is the best song on this album as it tells a unique story of a cereal killer/rapist/***ed up guy from Tyler, Texas, as he follows his love after consuming a beer from her kitchen. With his scrawny stature, right away I have respect for lead singer Todd Lewis, but it truly is his unique yelp in songs such as “Mister Love” that make him a strong, notable vocalist in the alternative rock scene. When Rubberneck is good, it’s real good, but at times some songs here are just meh and very skip worthy. This is the best album you'll hear from the Toadies. Rock out to Possum Kingdom and imagine yourself being the main character in Tyler. Key Tracks: Possum Kingdom, Tyler, Mister Love
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