The 100 Best Alternative Songs of the 1990s
The best alternative songs of the 1990s highlight the “golden age” of indie/alternative rock. Britpop, grunge, art rock, shoegaze, and more came to the fore.
Chris Gerard
The 100 Best Alternative Songs of the 1980s
The best alternative songs of the 1980s span punk, post-punk, new wave, college rock, underground, goth, new romantic, ska, power pop, hardcore, and indie rock.
The Case for Eurythmics’ Induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Very few of their peers surpass Eurythmics in terms of artistic vision, musicianship, songwriting, and creative audacity. This is the history of the seminal new wave group.
The Cure: Ranking the Albums From 13 to 1
Just about every album by the Cure is worth picking up as even those ranked lowest boast worthwhile moments. Here are their albums presented from worst to best.
20 Hits of the ’80s You Might Not Have Known Are Covers
There were many hit cover versions in the '80s, some of well-known originals, and some that fans may be surprised are covers.
The 100 Greatest Alternative Songs of the ’80s
One of our most popular series ever, this 2015 list of the 1980s best "alternative" music has it all, from new wave to punk and post-punk to goth.
A Long Walk Between Worlds: Jim Kerr on Simple Minds’ New Album and 40-Year Musical Legacy
Simple Minds frontman Jim Kerr joins us to discuss the new Simple Minds album Walk Between Worlds, and to reflect on his four decades in one of the most influential bands to emerge from the UK post-punk scene of the late '70s and early '80s.
Foo Fighters: Concrete and Gold
Veteran rockers Foo Fighters join forces with pop producer Greg Kurstin, and the unexpected result is the finest album of their long recording career.
Tori Amos Finally Lets Her ’80s Flag Unfurl and Reissues “Y Kant Tori Read” After Three Decades
As she prepares the high-profile release of her new studio album Native Invader, Tori Amos sneaks out her almost forgotten '80s debut that has been officially unavailable for three decades: Y Kant Tori Read.
Erasure: From Moscow to Mars – An Erasure Anthology
From Moscow to Mars is a definitive set that thoroughly explores three decades of pop magic by the veteran British duo.
Prince’s Classic Finally Expanded: The Deluxe ‘Purple Rain’ Reissue
Over a year after Prince's stunning death, Warner Bros. offers the first ever expanded edition of the classic Purple Rain. How can something be so amazing and so frustrating at the same time?