Rock (1990s) (Reference)

The reference list includes records that have been obtained and/or rated (in blue) as well as many other records that have been recommended from various sources.

Aaliyah (1979–2001)

• One in a Million [1996, Blackground]
• Aaliyah [2001, Blackground]
• I Care 4 U [1994–2001, Blackground], B+

Absolut Null Punkt

• Absolut Null Punkt [2003, Important], U

Ace of Base [1993– ]

• The Sign [1993, Arista]

Oleta Adams (1962– )

• Circle of One [1990, Fontana]
• The Very Best of Oleta Adams [(1998), Polygram]
• Christmas Time With Oleta [2006, Koch], B–

Adventures in Stereo [1997– ]

• Monomania [2000, Bobsled]

The Affected [1994– ]

• A Fate Worse Than a Fate Worse Than Death [1994, Frontier]

A.F.I. [1996– ]

• Sing the Sorrow [2003, DreamWorks]

Christina Aguilera (1980– )

• Christina Aguilera [1999, RCA]
• Back to Basics [2006, RCA, 2 CD], C+

The Aislers Set [1998– ]

• The Last Match [2000, Slumberland]

Ali

• Crucial [1998, Island], B

Alice Donut

• Dry Humping the Cash Cow [1994, Alternative Tentacles]

Alice in Chains [1990– ]

• Dirt [1992, Columbia]
• The Essential Alice in Chains [1990–99, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], C+

All-4-One [1991– ]

• All-4-One [1994, Atlantic]
• An All-4-One Christmas [1995, Atlantic]

All Saints [1995– ]

• All Saints [1997, London]

Amy Allison

• The Maudlin Years [1996, Koch]
• Sad Girl [2001, Diesel Only], A–
• No Frills Friend [2003, Diesel Only]

Aluminum Group [1995– ]

• Pedals [1999, Minty Fresh]
• Pelo [2000, Hefty]

Tori Amos (1963– )

• Little Earthquakes [1991, Atlantic]
• Under the Pink [1994, Atlantic]
• Strange Little Girls [2001, Atlantic], C+
• Scarlet's Walk [2002, Epic]

The Amps [1995–1996]

• Pacer [1995, 4AD]

And You Will Know Us By the Tail of Dead [1998– ]

• Source Tags and Codes [2002, Interscope]

Another Bad Creation [1991–1993]

• Coolin' at the Playground Ya Know! [1991, Motown]

Anti-Flag [1996– ]

• Underground Network [2001, Fat Wreck Chords]
• The Terror State [2003, Fat Wreck Chords], B

Fiona Apple (1977– )

• Tidal [1996, Clean Slate/Epic]
• When the Pawn . . . [1999, Clean Slate/Epic], A–
• Extraordinary Machine [2005, Clean Slate/Epic], B+(***)

The Apples in Stereo [1995– ]

• Fun Trick Noisemaker [1995, SpinArt], B
• Tone Soul Evolution [1997, SpinArt]
• Her Wallpaper Reverie [1999, SpinArt], B+
• The Discovery of a World Inside the Moone [2000, SpinArt], A–
• Velocity of Sound [2002, SpinArt], B+
• New Magnetic Wonder [2007, Yep Roc], A–

Arab Strap [1996– ]

• The Week Never Starts Round Here [1997, Chemikal]
• Mad for Sadness [2000, Jetset]
• Elephant Shoe [2000, Jetset]
• The Red Thread [2001, Matador]

Archers of Loaf [1991– ]

• Icky Mettle [1993, Alias], B+
• Archers of Loaf vs. The Greatest of All Time [1994, Alias]
• Vee Vee [1995, Alias], A–
• The Speed of Cattle [(1996), Alias]
• All the Nations Airports [1996, Alias/Elektra], B+
• Vitus Tinnitus [1997, Alias]
• White Trash Heroes [1998, Alias]
• Seconds Before the Accident [2000, Alias]

Arling and Cameron

• All-In [1999, Emperor Norton]

Army of Lovers [1991– ]

• Gods of Earth and Heaven [1993, Alex]
• Glory Glamour and Gold [1994, Stockholm]
• Les Greatest Hits [1995, Ils]

Joseph Arthur

• Big City Secrets [1997, Caroline]
• Come to Where I'm From [2000, Real World], B
• Redemption's Son [2002, Enjoy]

Ass Ponys [1990– ]

• Mr. Superlove [1990, OKra]
• Grim [1993, Safe House]
• Electric Rock Music [1994, A&M], B+
• The Known Universe [1996, A&M]
• Some Stupid with a Flare Gun [2000, Checkered Past], B+
• Lohio [2001, Checkered Past]

At the Drive-In [1998– ]

• Relationship of Command [2000, Virgin], B+

The A-Teens [1999– ]

• The ABBA Generation [1999, MCA]

The Auteurs [1993–1996]

• New Wave [1993, Plan 9/Caroline], A–
• Now I'm a Cowboy [1994, Capitol], B

Axiom Funk [1995– ]

• Funkcronomicon [1995, Axiom]

Tina B

• The Best of Tina B: Honey to a Bee [(1995), Hot Productions]

Baader Meinhof

• Baader Meinhof [1997, Hut]

Babes in Toyland [1990–1995]

• Spanking Machine [1990, Twin/Tone]
• Fontanelle [1992, Reprise]

Emily Bezar

• Exchange [2008, DemiVox], U

Baby Bird

• Fatherhood [1996, Baby Bird]
• Ugly Beautiful [1997, Atlantic]
• Dying Happy [1997, Baby Bird]
• Greatest Hits [(1997), Baby Bird]

Baby Gramps

• Same Ol' Timeously [1999, Gramophone]
• Hossradish [2003, Gramophone]

Backstreet Boys [1995– ]

• Backstreet Boys [1996, Jive], U
• Millennium [1999, Jive]

Erykah Badu (1971– )

• Baduizm [1997, Universal]
• Live [1997, Universal]
• Mama's Gun [2000, Universal], A–
• World Wide Underground [2003, Motown], B+
• New Amerykah, Pt. 1: 4th World War [2008], B+(***)

Dan Baird (1953– )

• Love Songs for the Hearing Impaired [1991, Def American]

Barenaked Ladies [1992– ]

• Gordon [1992, Sire]
• Maroon [2000, Reprise], B
• Disc One: All Their Greatest Hits [1991–2001, Reprise]

Lou Barlow (1966– )

• Winning Losers: A Collection of Home Recordings [(1994), Smells Like]
• Lou Barlow and His Sentridoh [1995, City Slang]
• Lou Barlow and Friends: Another Collection of Home Recordings [(1995), Mint]

Basehead [1992– ]

• Play with Toys [1992, Imago]

Bash and Pop [1993– ]

• Friday Night Is Killing Me [1993, Warner Brothers]

The Beautiful South [1990– ]

• Welcome to the Beautiful South [1990, Go! Discs], A+
• Choke [1990, Go! Discs], B+
• 0898 Beautiful South [1992, Go! Discs], A
• Miaow [1994, Go! Discs], A–
• Carry On Up the Charts: The Best of the Beautiful South [1989–94, Polygram], A–
• Blue Is the Colour [1996, Ark], A
• Quench [1998, Polygram], A–
• Painting It Red [2000, Ark 21], A–

Beck (1970– )

• Loser [1994, DGC]
• Mellow Gold [1994, DGC], A
• Stereopathic Soul Manure [1994, Flipside]
• One Foot in the Grave [1994, K]
• Odelay [1996, DGC], A+
• Mutations [1998, DGC], B+
• Midnite Vultures [1999, Interscope], A–
• Sea Change [2002, Interscope], B–
• Guero [2005, Interscope], B+(**)
• The Information [2006, Interscope]
• Modern Guilt [2008, Interscope], B+(**)

Walter Becker (1950– )

• 11 Tracks of Whack [1994, Giant]

Bell Biv Devoe [1990– ]

• Poison [1990, MCA], B

Belle and Sebastian [1996– ]

• Tigermilk [1996, Matador], A–
• If You're Feeling Sinister [1996, Enclave], B
• The Boy with the Arab Strap [1998, Matador], B
• Fold Your Hands Child, You Walk Like a Peasant [2000, Jeepster]
• Lazy Line Painter Jane [(2000), Matador]
• Storytelling [2002, Matador]
• Dear Catastrophe Waitress [2003, Rough Trade], B+
• The Life Pursuit [2006, Matador], B+(**)

The BellRays [1999– ]

• Let It Blast [1999, Vital Gesture]
• Grand Fury [2000, Vital Gesture]

Belly [1993–1996]

• King [1995, Sire], B

Joey Beltram (1971– )

• Places [1995, Logic]
• Classics [(1996), R&S]

Dan Bern

• Dan Bern [1993, Work], B+
• Dog Boy Van [1997, Work]
• Fifty Eggs [1998, Work]
• The Swastika E.P. [2002, Messenger]

The Beta Band [1997– ]

• The Three EP's [1997–98, Regal]
• The Beta Band [1999, Astralwerks]

Bettie Serveert

• Palomine [1993, Atlantic], U
• Dust Bunnies [1997, Matador]
• Private Suit [2000, Import]
• Log 22 [2003, Palomine]
• Attagirl [2005, Palomine/Minty Fresh]

Bicycle Thief [1999– ]

• You Come and Go Like a Pop Song [1999, Goldenvoice]

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy [1994– ]

• Big Bad Voodoo Daddy [1998, Coolsville/Capitol], B

Bikini Kill [1992–1998]

• The C.D. Version of the First Two Records [1992, Kill Rock Stars], B+
• Pussy Whipped [1993, Kill Rock Stars], B
• Reject All American [1996, Kill Rock Stars], B+
• The Singles [(1998), Kill Rock Stars]

Andrew Bird (1973– )

• The Swimming Hour [2001, Rykodisc]
• Weather Systems [2003, Grimsey]
• The Mysterious Production of Eggs [2005, Righteous Babe]
• Armchair Apocrypha [2007, Fat Possum], B+(**)

Birdbrain [1995– ]

• I Fly [2004, Persian Cardinal], B

BIS [1997– ]

• This Is Teen-C Power! [(1997), Grand Royal]
• The New Transistor Heroes [1997, Capitol], B
• Intendo [1998, Grand Royal]
• Social Dancing [1999, Grand Royal]

Björk (1965– )

• Debut [1993, Elektra]
• Post [1995, Elektra]
• Telegram [1996, Elektra]
• Homogenic [1997, Elektra], B
• Selmasongs [2000, Elektra]
• Vespertine [2001, Elektra], C–
• Greatest Hits [(2002), Elektra]
• Live Box [1993–2002, One Little Indian, 5 CD]
• Volta [2007, Atlantic], B+(**)

Barry Black

• Barry Black [1995, Alias], B+

Frank Black (1965– )

• Frank Black [1993, 4AD]
• Teenager of the Year [1994, 4AD]
• Devil's Workshop [2002, SpinArt]
• Show Me Your Tears [2003, SpinArt]

Black Box [1990– ]

• Dreamland [1990, RCA]
• Strike It Up: The Best of Black Box [(1998), BMG]

Black Box Recorder

• England Made Me [1999, Jetset], B+
• The Facts of Life [2000, Jetset], A–
• Passionoia [2003, One Little Indian]

The Black Crowes [1990– ]

• The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion [1992, Def American]
• Greatest Hits 1990–1999: A Tribute to a Work in Progress [1990–99, Sony]

Black 47 [1992– ]

• Black 47 [1992, Black]
• Fire of Freedom [1993, SBK]

Black Grape [1995– ]

• It's Great When You're Straight, Yeah [1995, Radioactive]

The Black Heart Procession [1998– ]

• 2 [1999, Touch & Go]
• Three [2000, Touch & Go]

Blackstreet [1994–1999]

• Another Level [1996, Interscope]

Blessid Union of Souls [1995– ]

• Home [1995, Capitol]

Mary J Blige (1971– )

• What's the 411? [1992, Uptown/MCA]
• My Life [1994, Suave/Relativity], B
• Share My World [1997, MCA], B+
• The Tour [1998, MCA], B
• Mary [1999, MCA], B+
• No More Drama [2001, MCA]
• Love and Life [2003, Geffen]
• The Breakthrough [2005, Geffen]
• Reflections (A Retrospective) [1992–2006, Geffen], B+(***)
• Growing Pains [2007, Geffen], B+(***)

Blind Pigs [1997– ]

• Sao Paulo Chaos [1997, Grita]

Blink-182 [1994– ]

• Enema of the State [1999, MCA], B+
• Take Off Your Pants and Jacket [2001, MCA], B+
• Blink-182 [2003, Geffen]

Blonde Redhead [1995– ]

• Melody of Certain Damaged Lemons [2000, Touch & Go]
• 23 [2007, 4AD], B+(**)

The Blood Oranges [1990–1994]

• Corn River [1990, East Side Digital]
• Lone Green Valley [1992, East Side Digital]
• The Crying Tree [1994, East Side Digital]

Bloodhound Gang [1994– ]

• One Fierce Beer Coaster [1996, Geffen]

Blue Mountain [1995– ]

• Dog Days [1995, Roadrunner]

The Bluetones [1995– ]

• Expecting to Fly [1996, Blue]
• Return to the Last Chance Saloon [1998, A&M]
• Science and Nature [2000, Polygram]

Blur [1991– ]

• Modern Life Is Rubbish [1993, SBK]
• Parklife [1994, Food/SBK], B+
• The Great Escape [1995, Food/Parlophon]
• Blur [1997, Virgin]
• 13 [1999, Virgin]
• The Best of Blur [(2000), Virgin, 2 CD], A–
• Think Tank [2003, Virgin]

BMX Bandits

• Serious Drugs: The Creation Anthology [1993–96, Castle]

Bonnie Prince Billy

• I See a Darkness [1999, Palace]

Betty Boo (1970– )

• Boomania [1990, Warner Brothers], A–

The Boo Radleys [1990– ]

• Giant Steps [1993, Columbia]
• Wake Up! [1995, Columbia]

Born Against

• Nine Patriotic Hymns for Children [(2003), Kill Rock Stars]
• The Rebel Sounds of Shit and Failure [(2003), Kill Rock Stars]

The Bottle Rockets [1993– ]

• Bottle Rockets [1993, ESD]
• The Brooklyn Side [1994, Atlantic], B+
• 24 Hours a Day [1997, Atlantic]
• Leftovers [1998, Doolittle]
• Brand New Year [1999, Doolittle]
• Songs of Sahm [2002, Bloodshot], A–
• Blue Sky [2003, Sanctuary], A–

La Bouche [1995– ]

• Sweet Dreams [1996, RCA]

Boxhead Ensemble [1998– ]

• Two Brothers [2001, Atavistic]
• Quartets [2003, Atavistic]
• Nocturnes [2006, Atavistic], B+(**)

Bowery Electric [1994– ]

• Beat [1996, Beggar's Banquet]

Boy Howdy [1992– ]

• She'd Give Anything [1994, Curb]

Boyz II Men [1991– ]

• Cooleyhighharmony [1993, Motown], U
• II [1994, Motown]

Brad [1993– ]

• Shame [1993, Epic]

Robert Bradley (1950– )

• Blackwater Surprise [1996, RCA]
• Time to Discover [2000, RCA]

Bran Van 3000 [1998– ]

• Glee [1998, Capitol], A–

Brandy (1979– )

• Never Say Never [1998, Atlantic]
• The Best of Brandy [1994–2004, Atlantic], B

Bratmobile [1993–1994]

• Pottymouth [1993, Kill Rock Stars]
• Real Janelle [1994, Kill Rock Stars]
• Labies, Women and Girls [2000, Lookout]

Toni Braxton (1967– )

• Toni Braxton [1993, LaFace]
• Secrets [1996, LaFace], B+
• The Heat [2000, La Face], B
• More Than a Woman [2002, La Face]
• The Essential Toni Braxton [1992–2006, LaFace/Legacy, 2 CD], B

The Breeders [1990– ]

• Pod [1990, 4AD/Elektra]
• Safari [1993, Elektra], B+
• Last Splash [1993, Elektra], B+
• Title TK [2002, 4AD/Elektra], B

Brian Jonestown Massacre [1992– ]

• Take It from the Man! [1996, Bomp]
• Their Satanic Majesties' Second Request [1996, Tangible]

Brute [1995– ]

• Nine High a Pallet [1995, Capricorn], B+

Built to Spill [1993– ]

• Ultimate Alternative Wavers [1992, C/Z]
• There's Nothing Wrong with Love [1994, Up]
• Perfect from Now On [1997, Warner Brothers], B+
• Keep It Like a Secret [1999, Warner Brothers]
• Live [2000, Warner Brothers], B+

Jeff Buckley (1966–97)

• Live at Sin-é [1993, Columbia], C+
• Grace [1994, Columbia]
• Grace (Legacy Edition) [1993–94, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], C+
• Mystery White Boy [(2000), Sony]
• So Real: Songs From Jeff Buckley [1993–97, Columbia/Legacy], B–

Burn Barrel

• Reviled! [1999, Heathen]

Chris Butler

• The Devil Glitch [1996, Future Fossil]
• The Museum of Me [2002, Future Fossil]

C+C Music Factory [1990–1994]

• Gonna Make You Sweat [1990, Columbia], A–

Cadallaca [1998– ]

• Introducing Cadallaca [1998, K], A–
• Out West [2000, Kill Rock Stars]

Cake [1994– ]

• Motorcade of Generosity [1994, Capricorn]
• Fashion Nugget [1996, Capricorn]

Cake Like [1994– ]

• Delicious [1994, Avant]

Calexico [1997– ]

• The Black Light [1998, Quarterstick]
• Hot Rail [2000, Quarterstick]

Calla [1999– ]

• Scavengers [2001, Young God]
• Televise [2003, Arena Rock]

Tevin Campbell (1978– )

• T.E.V.I.N. [1991, Warner Brothers]

The Cannanes [1994– ]

• Communicating at an Unknown Rate [2000, YoYo]

The Cardigans [1994– ]

• Life [1995, Minty Fresh]
• First Band on the Moon [1996, Mercury], B
• Gran Turismo [1998, Mercury]

Mariah Carey (1970– )

• Mariah Carey [1990, Columbia], B
• Music Box [1993, Columbia]
• Daydream [1995, Columbia]
• #1's [1990–98, Columbia], B–
• Rainbow [1999, Columbia]

Aaron Carter

• Come Get It: The Very Best of Aaron Carter [2000–3, Jive/Legacy], B+(*)

Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine [1990– ]

• 101 Damnations [1990, Chrysalis]
• 1992: The Love Album [1992, Chrysalis]
• Post-Historic Monsters [1994, IRS]
• Straw Donkey: The Singles [(1995), Chrysalis]

Neal Casal (1968– )

• Fade Away Diamond Time [1995, Zoo]

Neko Case (1970– )

• Furnace Room Lullaby [2000, Bloodshot], B+
• Blacklisted [2002, Bloodshot]
• The Tigers Have Spoken [2004, Anti]
• Fox Confessor Brings the Flood [2006, Anti], B

Eva Cassidy (1963–96)

• American Tune [1989–94, Blix Street], B
• Live at Blues Alley [1997, Eva Music]
• Songbird [1998, Blix Street]
• Imagine [2002, Blix Street]

Cat Power (1972– )

• Moon Pix [1998, Matador]
• The Covers Record [2000, Matador]
• You Are Free [2003, Matador]
• The Greatest [2006, Matador]
• Jukebox [2008, Matador], B–

Catatonia [1996– ]

• Way Beyond Blue [1996, Blanco y Negro]

Catherine Wheel [1991– ]

• Ferment [1992, Fontana]
• Chrome [1993, Fontana]
• Adam and Eve [1997, Mercury]
• Wishville [2000, Columbia]

Cave-In [1999– ]

• Until Your Heart Stops [1999, Hydra Head]
• Jupiter [1999, Hydra Head]

Cerebral Corps

• Attributed to Cerebral Corps [1992, Alias]

Chainsaw Kittens [1990– ]

• Pop Heiress [1994, Mammoth]
• All American [2000, Four Alarm]

Changing Faces [1994– ]

• Changing Faces [1994, Atlantic]
• All Day, All Night [1997, Atlantic]

The Charlatans UK [1990– ]

• Tellin' Stories [1997, Beggars Banquet]
• Melting Pot [(1998), Beggars Banquet]
• Us and Us Only [1999, MCA]

Charles and Eddie [1992– ]

• Duophonic [1992, Capitol]

Chavez [1995– ]

• Gone Glimmering [1995, Matador]
• Ride the Fader [1996, Matador]

Eagle-Eye Cherry (1971– )

• Desireless [1998, Work], B–

Vic Chesnutt (1965– )

• Drunk [1994, Caroline]
• Is the Actor Happy? [1995, Caroline]

Chicks on Speed [1998– ]

• Chicks on Speed Will Save Us All [2000, EFA], A–
• The Re-Releases of the Unreleases [(2000), K]

Chixdiggit [1996– ]

• From Scene to Shining Scene [2000, Honest Don's]

Cibo Matto [1996– ]

• Viva! La Woman [1996, Warner Brothers]
• Stereotype A [1999, Warner Brothers]

Clem Snide [1998– ]

• You Were a Diamond [1997, Tractor Beam]
• Your Favorite Music [2000, Sire], B+
• The Ghost of Fashion [2001, SpinArt]
• Soft Spot [2003, SpinArt]
• End of Love [2005, SpinArt]

The Clientele [1998– ]

• Suburban Light [2000, Merge]

Clinic [1997– ]

• Internal Wrangler [2000, Domino]
• Walking With Thee [2002, Domino]
• Winchester Cathedral [2004, Domino]
• Visitations [2006, Domino], B+(***)
• Do It! [2008, Domino], B+(**)

Cobra Verde [1994– ]

• Nightlife [1999, Motel]

Codeine [1990– ]

• Barely Real [1992, Sub Pop]

Coldplay

• Parachutes [2000, Parlophone]
• A Rush of Blood to the Head [2002, Capitol], B+
• X&Y [2005, Capitol], B
• Viva La Vida [2008, Capitol], B+(***)

Collective Soul [1994– ]

• Collective Soul [1995, Atlantic]

Edwyn Collins

• Gorgeous George [1994, Bar/None]
• Doctor Syntax [2002, Instinct]

Color Me Badd [1991– ]

• C.M.B. [1991, Giant]

Comet Gain [1995– ]

• Casino Classics [1995, Wiiija]
• Réalistes [2002, Kill Rock Stars]

Chris Connelly

• Phenobarb Bambalan [1992, Wax Trax]
• Shipwreck [1994, Wax Trax/TVT]

Continental Drifters [1994– ]

• Continental Drifters [1994, Monkey Hill]
• Vermilion [1999, Razor & Tie], B

Cornelius (1969– )

• Fantasma [1997, Matador Menu], B–

Chris Cornell (1964– )

• Euphoria Morning [1999, Interscope]

Cornershop [1995– ]

• Woman's Gotta Have It [1995, Warner Brothers], B+
• When I Was Born for the Seventh Time [1997, Warner Brothers], A+
• Handcream for a Generation [2002, Beggars Banquet], A

The Corrs [1995– ]

• Forgiven, Not Forgotten [1996, Eastwest]
• Talk on Corners [1998, Eastwest]
• In Blue [2000, Atlantic]

Nikka Costa

• Everybody Got Their Something [2001, Virgin], B

Counting Crows [1993– ]

• This Desert Life [1999, Interscope]

The Cranberries [1993– ]

• Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We [1993, Island], A–
• No Need to Argue [1994, Island]
• Bury the Hatchet [1999, Island]

The Cranes [1990– ]

• Wings of Joy [1991, Dedicated]
• Forever [1993, Dedicated]
• Loved [1994, Arista]
• Tragedy of Orestes and Electra [1996, Dedicated]

Crash Test Dummies [1991– ]

• God Shuffled His Feet [1993, Arista]

Critters Buggin' [1994– ]

• Stampede [2004, Ropeadope], B+

Crooked Fingers [1999– ]

• Crooked Fingers [1999, Warm]
• Reservoir Songs EP [2002, Merge]
• Red Devil Dawn [2003, Merge], B+

Sheryl Crow (1962– )

• Tuesday Night Music Club [1993, A&M], U
• Sheryl Crow [1996, A&M]
• The Globe Sessions [1998, Interscope]
• Sheryl Crow and Friends: Live in Central Park [1999, Interscope], B+
• C'mon C'mon [2002, Interscope]
• Detours [2008, A&M], B+(**)

Crunt [1994– ]

• Crunt [1994, Trance]

Cursive [1997– ]

• Domestica [2000, Saddle Creek]

The Customers [1996– ]

• Green Bottle Thursday [1996, Vapor]

Cyclone Temple [1991–1995]

• I Hate Therefore I Am [1991, Comabt]

Dada [1992– ]

• Puzzle [1992, IRS]

Dambuilders [1994– ]

• Encendedor [1994, Eastwest], B+
• Ruby Red [1995, Eastwest]

Cindy Dall

• Untitled [1996, Drag City]

Damon and Naomi [1992– ]

• Damon and Naomi with Ghost [2000, Sub Pop]

Dance Hall Crashers [1995– ]

• Honey I'm Homely [1997, MCA]

The Dandy Warhols [1995– ]

• Thirteen Tales from Urban Bohemia [2000, Capitol]
• Welcome to the Monkey House [2003, Capitol], B+

D'Angelo (1974– )

• Brown Sugar [1995, Capitol], B+
• Voodoo [2000, Virgin], A–

The Dave and Deke Combo [1996– ]

• Hollywood Barn Dance [1996, Heyday]

Alana Davis [1997– ]

• Fortune Cookies [2001, Elektra/Asylum]

Kelley Deal

• Go to the Sugar Altar [1996, Nice]

Death Cab for Cutie [1999– ]

• The Photo Album [2001, Barsuk]
• Transatlanticism [2003, Barsuk]
• Narrow Stairs [2008, Atlantic], B+(*)

Death in Vegas [1997– ]

• The Contino Sessions [1999, Time Bomb]

Deee-Lite [1990– ]

• World Clique [1990, Elektra], B+
• Infinity Within [1992, Elektra], A–

Deerhoof [1997– ]

• Friend Opportunity [2007, Kill Rock Stars], C+

The Deftones [1995– ]

• White Pony [2000, Warner Brothers]

The Delgados [1996– ]

• The Great Eastern [2000, Beggars Banquet]

The Delta 72 [1996– ]

• 000 [2000, Touch & Go]

Demolition Doll Rods [1997– ]

• Demolition Doll Rods [1999, Matador]

Des'ree

• I Ain't Movin' [1994, Epic]

Destiny's Child [1997– ]

• The Writing's on the Wall [1999, Columbia]
• Survivor [2001, Columbia], B–

Dido

• No Angel [2000, Arista]

Ani DiFranco (1970– )

• Ani DiFranco [1990, Righteous Babe], B+
• Not So Soft [1991, Righteous Babe], B+
• Imperfectly [1992, Righteous Babe], A–
• Puddle Dive [1993, Righteous Babe], A–
• Like I Said: Songs 1990–1991 [1993, Righteous Babe], B+
• Out of Range [1994, Righteous Babe], B+
• Not a Pretty Girl [1995, Righteous Babe], A–
• Dilate [1996, Righteous Babe], A–
• More Joy, Less Shame [1996, Righteous Babe, EP], B
• Living in Clip [1997, Righteous Babe, 2 CD], A–
• Little Plastic Castle [1998, Righteous Babe], A–
• Up Up Up Up Up Up [1999, Righteous Babe], B+
• To the Teeth [1999, Righteous Babe], B+
• Swing Set [2000, Righteous Babe, EP], B+
• Revelling / Reckoning [2001, Righteous Babe, 2 CD], B
• So Much Shouting, So Much Laughter [2002, Righteous Babe, 2 CD], A–
• Carnegie Hall 4.6.02 [2002, Righteous Babe]
• Evolve [2003, Righteous Babe], B
• Educated Guess [2004, Righteous Babe], B–
• Knuckle Down [2005, Righteous Babe], B+(*)
• Reprieve [2006, Righteous Babe], B+(***)
• Canon [1993–2007, Righteous Babe, 2 CD], A–

Dim Stars [1992– ]

• Dim Stars [1992, Caroline], B

Celine Dion (1968– )

• Celine Dion [1992, Epic]
• Falling into You [1996, 550 Music/Epic]
• These Are Special Times [1998, Columbia/CMV/Legacy, CD+DVD], B+(**)
• The Collector's Series, Volume One [1990–99, Epic/550 Music], C–

Dirty Three [1994– ]

• Horse Stories [1996, Touch & Go]
• Ocean Songs [1998, Touch & Go]
• Whatever You Love, You Are [2000, Touch & Go]

Disco Inferno [1991–1996]

• D.I. Go Pop [1994, Bar/None]

Dismemberment Plan [1995–2003]

• The Dismemberment Plan Is Terrified [1997, DeSoto]
• Emergency and I [1999, DeSoto], U
• Change [2001, DeSoto]
• A People's History of the Dismemberment Plan [2003, DeSoto], B

Melanie Doane

• Adam's Rib [1999, Sony]

Dolly Varden [1998– ]

• Dumbest Magnets [1999, Evil Teen]

Donna the Buffalo [1993– ]

• Positive Friction [2000, Sugar Hill], B

The Donnas [1998– ]

• The Donnas [1998, Lookout]
• The Donnas Get Skintight [1999, Lookout], B+
• Spend the Night [2002, Atlantic], A–

Sarah Dougher

• The Walls Ablaze [2000, Mr. Lady]

Charles Douglas (1976– )

• The Lives of Charles Douglas [1999, Number Six]

Johnny Dowd (1948– )

• Wrong Side of Memphis [1997, Checkered Past], B
• Pictures from Life's Other Side [1999, Koch]

Drive-By Truckers [1998– ]

• Pizza Deliverance [1999, Ghost Meat], A–
• Alabama Ass Whuppin' [1999, Second Heaven]
• Southern Rock Opera [2001, SDR], A–
• Decoration Day [2003, New West], A–
• The Dirty South [2004, New West], A–
• A Blessing and a Curse [2006, New West], A–
• Brighter Than Creation's Dark [2007, New West], A–

Dropkick Murphys [1998– ]

• Sing Loud, Sing Proud [2001, Epitaph]
• Live on St. Patrick's Day From Boston, MA [2002, Epitaph]

Anne Dudley

• Songs From the Victorious City [1991, TVT]

Dump [1993– ]

• I Can Hear Music [1995, Brinkman]
• Pleas for Tenderness [1995, Brinkman]
• A Grown-Ass Man [2003, Shrimper]

Francis Dunnery (1962– )

• Tall Blonde Helicopter [1995, Atlantic]
• Let's Go Do What Happens [1998, Razor & Tie]

East River Pipe [1991– ]

• Poor Fricky [1995, Merge]
• Mel [1996, Merge]
• The Gasoline Age [1999, Merge]

The Eels [1996– ]

• Electro-Shock Blues [1998, Dreamworks]
• Daisies of the Galaxy [2000, Dreamworks]

Mark Eitzel (1959– )

• West [1997, Warner Brothers]
• Caught in a Trap and I Can't Back Out 'Cause I Love You Too Much, Baby [1998, Matador]

Elastica [1994– ]

• Elastica [1995, DGC], B+
• The Menace [2000, Atlantic], A

Electric Wizard [1994– ]

• Electric Wizard [1994, Rise Above]
• Dopethrone [2000, Import]

Terry Ellis (1966– )

• Southern Gal [1995, EastWest]

EMF [1991– ]

• Stigma [1992, Capitol]

En Vogue [1990– ]

• Funky Divas [1992, EastWest], A–
• Runaway Love [1993, EastWest], B+
• Best of En Vogue [(1999), Elektra]

Enigma [1990– ]

• MCMXC A.D. [1990, Charisma]

Alejandro Escovedo (1951– )

• Gravity [1992, Watermelon]
• More Miles Than Money: Live 1994–1996 [1994–96, Bloodshot], B–
• Bourbonitis Blues [1999, Bloodshot], B+
• By the Hand of the Father [2002, Texas Music]
• The Boxing Mirror [2006, Back Porch]
• Real Animal [2008, Back Porch/Manhattan], B+(***)

Maggie Estep

• Love Is a Dog from Hell [1997, Mercury]

Eternal [1994– ]

• Greatest Hits [(1997), EMI]

Eugenius [1990– ]

• Oomalama [1992, Atlantic]

Everclear [1995– ]

• Sparkle and Fade [1995, Capitol], B
• So Much for the Afterglow [1997, Capitol]
• Songs from an American Movie, Vol. 1: Learning How to Smile [2000, Capitol], A–
• Songs From an American Movie, Vol. 2: Good Time for a Bad Attitude [2000, Capitol], B+
• Slow Motion Daydream [2003, Capitol]

Excuse 17 [1995– ]

• Such Friends Are Dangerous [1995, Kill Rock Stars]

Experimental Audio Research [1994– ]

• Mesmerised [1994, Sympathy for the Record Industry]
• Beyond the Pale [1996, EAR]
• Pestrepeller [Ochre]

Th' Faith Healers [1992–1994]

• Lido [1992, ELektra], U
• Imaginary Friend [1994, Elektra], B+

Jason Falkner (1968– )

• Presents Author Unknown [1996, Elektra]
• Can You Still Feel? [1999, Elektra]

Geoff Farina

• w/Luther Gray, Nate McBride: Out Trios Volume Four [2006, Atavistic], U

Farmer Not So John [1997– ]

• Receiver [1998, Compas]

John Faye

• The John Faye Power Trip [1999, Wiley Music]

Feathermerchants [1999– ]

• Last Man on Earth [2006, Innocent 12th Street], B

Feist (1976– )

• Let It Die [2004, Arts & Crafts]
• The Reminder [2007, Cherry Tree/Interscope], B

Fellow Travellers [1990–1993]

• No Easy Way [1990, Okra]
• Just a Visitor [1992, Okra]
• Things and Time [1993, Okra]

Fe-Mail

• Syklubb fra Haelvete [2003, Important], B–

The Figgs [1994– ]

• Low-Fi at Society High [1994, Imago]
• Sucking in Stereo [2000, Hearbox]

Flashing Lights [1999– ]

• Where the Change Is [1999, SpinArt]

Flogging Molly [1997– ]

• Swagger [2000, Side One Dummy]
• Float [2008, Side One Dummy], B–

Fluffy [1996– ]

• 5 Live [1996, Enclave], B+
• Black Eye [1996, Capitol], B+

Flying Saucer Attack [1994– ]

• Further [1995, Drag City]

Foamola

• May I Take a Bath? [1992, Foamola]

Ben Folds (1966– )

• Whatever and Ever Amen [1997, 550 Music]
• The Unauthorized Biography of Reinhold Messner [1999, Sony]
• Rockin' the Suburbs [2001, Epic]

The Folk Implosion [1994– ]

• Take a Look Inside [1994, Communion]
• Dare to Be Surprised [1997, Communion]
• One Part Lullaby [1999, Interscope], B

Foo Fighters [1995– ]

• Foo Fighters [1995, Roswell/Capitol], B
• The Colour and the Shape [1997, Roswell/RCA/Legacy], B+(**)
• There Is Nothing Left to Lose [1999, RCA], B–
• One by One [2002, RCA]

Forest for the Trees [1997– ]

• Forest for the Trees [1997, Dreamworks], B+

Robert Forster (1957– )

• Danger in the Past [1990, Beggars Banquet]
• Calling from a Country Phone [1993, Beggars Banquet]
• I Had a New York Girlfriend [1994, Beggars Banquet]
• Warm Nights [1996, Beggars Banquet]
• The Evangelist [2008, Yep Roc], A–

Fountains of Wayne [1996– ]

• Fountains of Wayne [1996, Atlantic]
• Utopia Parkway [1999, Atlantic]
• Welcome Interstate Managers [2003, S-Curve/Virgin], A–
• Out-of-State Plates [1996–2005, Virgin, 2 CD], A–
• Traffic and Weather [2007, Virgin], B+(***)

4 Non Blondes [1992– ]

Freakwater [1991– ]

• Dancing Under Water [1991, Thrill Jockey], B+
• Fools Like the Third Time [1993, Thrill Jockey]
• Old Paint [1995, Thrill Jockey], B+
• Springtime [1998, Thrill Jockey], B+
• End Time [1999, Thrill Jockey]

Free Kitten [1995– ]

• Sentimental Education [1997, Kill Rock Stars]

Fu Manchu [1994– ]

• In Search Of [1996, Mammoth]
• King of the Road [2000, Mammoth]

Future Bible Heroes [1997– ]

• Memories of Love [1997, Slow River]

Greta Gaines

• Whiskey Thoughts [2008, Justice], B+(*)

Galactic [1996– ]

• Coolin' Off [1996, Fog City]
• Crazyhorse Mongoose [1998, Capricorn]

Garbage [1995– ]

• Garbage [1995, Almo], A
• Version 2.0 [1998, Almo], B+
• Beautiful Garbage [2001, Interscope]
• Bleed Like Me [2005, Geffen]
• Absolute Garbage [1995–2005, Almo Sounds], A–
• Absolute Garbage (Deluxe Edition) [1995–2007, Almo Sounds, 2 CD], B+(***)

Sergent Garcia

• Un Poquito Quema'o [1999, EMI]

David Garland

• Togetherness [1999, Ergodisc]

Gastr del Sol [1993– ]

• Crookt, Crackt, or Fly [1994, Drag City]
• Camoufleur [1998, Drag City]

Gay Dad [1999– ]

• Leisure Noise [1999, Sire]

Howe Gelb

• Dreaded Brown Recluse [1993, Restless], U

Gene [1994– ]

• Olympian [1995, Polydor]
• To See the Lights [(1996), Costermonger]
• As Good As It Gets [(2001), Costermonger]

The Geraldine Fibbers [1995– ]

• Lost Somewhere Between the Earth and My Home [1995, Virgin], B–
• Butch [1997, Virgin]

Lisa Germano (1958– )

• Happiness [1993, Capitol], A–
• Geek the Girl [1994, 4AD], B–

Mark Germino

• Radartown [1990, Zoo]
• Rank and File [1995, Winter Harvest]

Ghost [1991– ]

• Second Time Around [1992, Drag City]
• Snuffbox Immanence [1999, Drag City]
• Hypnotic Underworld [2004, Drag City]

Gift [1994– ]

• Multum in Parva [1994, Tim Kerr]

The Gin Blossoms [1992– ]

• Outside Looking In: The Best of the Gin Blossoms [(1999), Interscope]

Ginuwine

• Ginuwine ... The Bachelor [1996, 550 Music/Epic]
• 100% Ginuwine [1999, 550 Music/Epic]

The Gits [1992– ]

• Frenching the Bully [1992, C/Z]

The Glands [1997– ]

• The Glands [2000, Capricorn]

Go to Blazes [1994– ]

• Anytime ... Anywhere [1995, East Side Digital]
• Go to Blazes and Other Crimes [1995, Glitterhouse]
• Waiting Around for the Crash [1996, East Side Digital]

Godspeed Your Black Emperor! [1996– ]

• Slow Riot for New Zero Kanada [1999, Constellation]
• Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas to Heaven [2000, Kranky, 2 CD]

Holly Golightly

• God Don't Like It [2000, Damaged Goods]

Gomez [1998– ]

• Bring It On [1998, Hut]
• Liquid Skin [1999, Virgin]
• Abandoned Shopping Trolley Hotline [(2000), Virgin]

Gorky's Zygotic Mynci [1994– ]

• Introducing Gorky's Zygotic Mynci [1996, Polygram]
• Barafundle [1997, Fontana]
• Spanish Dance Troupe [1999, Beggars Banquet]

The Gourds [1997– ]

• Bolsa de Agua [2000, Sugar Hill]
• Blood of the Ram [2004, Eleven Thirty], B

Gov't Mule [1995– ]

• Gov't Mule [1995, Relativity]
• Life Before Insanity [2000, Polygram]
• The Deep End, Vol. 1 [2001, ATO]
• The Deep End, Vol. 2 [2002, ATO]

Jon Dee Graham

• Escape From Monster Island [1997, New West], B+

Liz Graham

• Liz Graham [(1998), Tangible]

Grandaddy [1995– ]

• Under the Western Freeway [1998, V2], B+
• Signal to Snow Ratio [1999, V2]
• The Sophtware Slump [2000, V2], B+
• Sumday [2003, V2]

Grant Lee Buffalo [1991–1999]

• Fuzzy [1993, Slash]
• Mighty Joe Moon [1994, Slash]

David Gray

• White Ladder [1999, IHT]

Macy Gray

• On How Life Is [1999, Epic], A–
• The Id [2001, Epic]
• The Trouble With Being Myself [2003, Epic], B+
• The Very Best of Macy Gray [(2004), Epic], U

Green Day [1990– ]

• Kerplunk! [1992, Lookout]
• Dookie [1994, Reprise], B+
• Insomniac [1995, Reprise], B
• Nimrod [1997, Reprise]
• Warning [2000, Reprise]

The Greenberry Woods [1994–1995]

• Big Money Item [1995, Elektra/Asylum]

The Greyboy Allstars

• Town Called Earth [1997, Greyboy]

The Grifters [1992–1997]

• Crappin' You Negative [1994, Shangri-La]
• Ain't My Lookout [1996, Sub Pop]

Guitar Wolf [1996– ]

• Jet Generation [1999, Matador]

Gutterball [1993–1995]

• Gutterball [1993, Mute]

Petra Haden (1971– )

• w/Bill Frisell: Petra Haden and Bill Frisell [2005, Sovereign Artists], B+
• Petra Haden Sings: The Who Sell Out [2005, Bar/None]

Michael Hall

• Adequate Desire [1994, Dejadisc], A–
• Frank Slade's 29th Dream [1995, Dejadisc]
• Day [1996, DejaDisc]

The Halo Benders [1994– ]

• Don't Tell Me Now [1996, K]

Hamell on Trial [1996– ]

• Big as Life [1995, Mercury]
• The Chord Is Mightier Than the Sword [1997, Mercury]
• Choochtown [1999, Such-a-Punch]
• Ed's Not Dead — Hammell Comes Alive [2000, Such-a-Punch]
• Tough Love [2003, Righteous Babe]
• Songs for Parents Who Enjoy Drugs [2006, Righteous Babe], B+(***)
• Rant and Roll [2008, Righteous Babe]

Anthony Hamilton

• XTC [1996, MCA]
• Comin' From Where I'm From [2003, So So Def/Arista], B+

Handsome Family [1994– ]

• Through the Trees [1997, Carrot Top]
• In the Air [2000, Carrot Top], A–
• Live at Schuba's Tavern [2000, DCN], A–
• Twilight [2001, Carrot Top]
• Singing Bones [2003, Carrot Top]
• Last Days of Wonder [2006, Cartot Top], A–

The Hangovers [1998– ]

• Slow Dirty Tears [1998, Kill Rock Stars]

Hanson [1997– ]

• Middle of Nowhere [1997, Mercury]
• This Time Around [2000, Island]

Hardfloor [1994– ]

• The Best of Hardfloor [(1997), Eye Q]

Ben Harper (1969– )

• The Will to Live [1997, Virgin]
• Burn to Shine [1999, Virgin]

Clay Harper [1997– ]

• East of Easter [1997, Altered]

Jesse Harris

• While the Music Lasts [2004, Verve Forecast], B–

P.J. Harvey (1969– )

• Dry [1992, Indigo], B
• Rid of Me [1993, Indigo], B–
• 4-Track Demos [1993, Island]
• Man-Size [1993, Island]
• To Bring You My Love [1995, Island], A
• w/John Parish: Dance Hall at Louse Point [1966, Island]
• Is This Desire? [1998, Island], B+
• Stories From the City, Stories From the Sea [2000, Island], A–
• Uh Huh Her [2004, Island], B+
• White Chalk [2007, Island], B

Harvey Danger [1997– ]

• King James Version [2000, Sire]

Juliana Hatfield (1967– )

• Hey Babe [1992, Mammoth], B+
• Juliana's Pony: Total System Failure [2000, Zoe]
• Beautiful Creature [2000, Zoe]

Lily Haydn

• Light Blue Sun [2003, Private Music], B

Health and Happiness Show [1993– ]

• Tonic [1993, Bar/None]

Reverend Horton Heat

• Holy Roller [(1999), Sub Pop]

Heavenly [1992– ]

• Le Jardin de Heavenly [1992, K], B
• P.U.N.K. Girl [1993, K], B
• The Decline and Fall of Heavenly [1994, K]

Heavens to Betsy [1994– ]

• Calculated [1994, Kill Rock Stars], B+

Helium [1994– ]

• The Dirt of Luck [1995, Matador]
• Magic City [1997, Matador]

Meg Hentges

• Tattoo Urge [1993, Tim Kerr]

Kristin Hersh (1966– )

• Hips and Makers [1994, Sire]
• Strange Angels [1998, Rykodisc]
• Sky Motel [1999, 4AD]

The High Llamas [1991– ]

• Gideon Gaye [1994, Alpaca Park/Epic]

High Noon [1996– ]

• Stranger Things [1996, Watermelon]
• Live in Texas and Japan [1989–96, Watermelon]

His Name Is Alive [1990– ]

• Home Is in Your Head [1992, Rykodisc]
• Mouth By Mouth [1993, 4AD], B–
• Stars on E.S.P. [1996, Warner Brothers]
• Stars on E.S.P. / Nice Day [(1998), 4AD]
• Always Stay Sweet [(1999), 4AD]
• Sweet Earth Flower: A Tribute to Marion Brown [2004–7, High Two], B

The Hives [1997– ]

• Veni Vidi Vicious [2002, Sire/Burning Heart/Epitaph], A–
• Tyrannosaurus Hives [2004, Interscope], B+

Susannah Hoffs (1961– )

• Susannah Hoffs [1996, Polygram]

Louise Hoffsten

• From Linköping to Memphis [2005, Memphis International], B+

Kelly Hogan

• w/Pine Valley Cosmonauts: Beneath the Country Underdog [2000, Bloodshot], B

Hole [1991– ]

• Pretty on the Inside [1991, Caroline]
• Live Through This [1994, DGC], A–
• Ask for It [(1995), Caroline]
• My Body, the Hand Grenade [(1997), EFA]
• Celebrity Skin [1998, Geffen]

Peter Holsapple (1956– )

• w/Chris Stamey: Mavericks [1991, Rhino], B–

Hootie and the Blowfish [1992– ]

• Cracked Rear View [1994, Atlantic]
• Fairweather Johnson [1996, Atlantic]

Huggy Bear [1993– ]

• Taking the Rough with the Smooch [1993, Kill Rock Stars]

Noella Hutton

• Noella Hutton [1998, MCA]

Ida [1995– ]

• I Know About You [1996, Simple]
• Ten Small Pieces [1997, Simple]
• Will You Find Me [2000, Tigerstyle]

Idle [1994–1997]

• Downers Pharmacy [1994, Big Deal]

Idlewild [1999– ]

• Hope Is Important [1999, Odeon], B+
• 100 Broken Windows [2000, EMI]
• The Remote Part [2002, EMI]

Imperial Teen [1996– ]

• Seasick [1996, Polygram], A–
• What Is Not to Love [1998, Slash], A–
• On [2002, Merge], A
• The Hair the TV the Baby and the Band [2007, Merge], A–

Incubus [1995– ]

• Make Yourself [1999, Sony]

Innerzone Orchestra [1996– ]

• Programmed [1999, Astralwerks]

Isis [1999– ]

• Oceanic [2002, Ipecac]
• Panopticon [2004, Ipecac]

Diane Izzo

• One [1999, Sugar Free]

Jack Frost [1991–1996]

• Jack Frost [1991, Arista]
• Snow Job [1996, Beggars Banquet]

Jamiroquai [1993– ]

• Return of the Space Cowboy [1995, Columbia]

Jane Jensen

• Comic Book Whore [1996, Flip]

Jessamine [1995– ]

• Jessamine [1995, Kranky]

Jets to Brazil [1998– ]

• Four Cornered Night [2000, Jade Tree]

Jimmy Eat World [1996– ]

• Jimmy Eat World [1998, Fueled by Ramen, EP], B–
• Bleed American [2001, Grand Royal]
• Jimmy Eat World [2001, DreamWorks]

Jodeci [1991– ]

• Diary of a Mad Band [1993, Uptown/MCA]

John and Mary [1991– ]

• Victory Gardens [1991, Rykodisc]

Johnny Society [1997– ]

• Wood [1998, Messenger]
• Clairvoyance [2000, Messenger]
• Life Behind the 21st Century Wall [2003, Messenger]

Freedy Johnston

• The Trouble Tree [1990, Bar/None]
• Can You Fly [1992, Bar/None], A–
• Unlucky [1993, Bar/None]
• This Perfect World [1994, Elektra], A–
• Never Home [1997, Elektra], U
• Blue Days Black Nights [1999, Elektra], B
• The Way I Were [(2004), Bar/None]

Joi

• The Pendulum Vibe [1994, EMI]

Donell Jones

• Where I Wanna Be [1999, LaFace]

Sharon Jones (1958– )

• Dap-Dippin' With Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings [2002, Daptone]
• 100 Days, 100 Nights [2007, Daptone], B

Joyseed [1994– ]

• Joyseed [1994, Joyseed], B

Damien Jurado

• Rehearsals for Departure [1999, Sub Pop]
• Postcards and Audio Letters [2000, Made in Mexico]
• Ghost of David [2000, Sub Pop]

R. Kelly

• 12 Play [1993, Jive]
• R. Kelly [1995, Jive], B
• R [1998, Jive, 2 CD], B+
• TP-2.Com [2000, Jive]
• Chocolate Factory [2003, Jive]
• The R. in R&B Collection, Volume 1 [1992–2003, Jive]

Kaito U.K. [1996– ]

• Montigola Underground [2002, Devil in the Woods, EP]
• Band Red [2003, SpinArt], B+

Scott Kempner

• Tenement Angels [1992, Razor & Tie]

Kid Rock (1971– )

• Devil Without a Cause [1998, Lava/Atlantic], B+
• The History of Rock [(2000), Atlantic]
• Kid Rock [2003, Atlantic]
• Live Trucker [2006, Atlantic], B

The Killer Shrews

• The Killer Shrews [1993, Enemy], A–

Bill Kirchen (1948– )

• Have Love, Will Travel [1996, Black Top]

Kittie [1999– ]

• Spit [1999, Artemis]

Knife in the Water [1998– ]

• Red River [2000, Overcoat]

Cheri Knight

• The Knitter [1996, East Side Digital]
• The Northeast Kingdom [1998, E Squared], A–

Jordan Knight (1970– )

• Jordan Knight [1999, Interscope]

Korn [1992– ]

• Korn [1994, Immortal/Epic]
• Follow the Leader [1998, Immortal/Epic]
• Untouchables [2002, Epic]
• Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 [1994–2003, Epic/Immortal, CD+DVD], C+

Wayne Kramer (1948– )

• The Hard Stuff [1995, Epitaph]
• Dangerous Madness [1996, Epitaph]
• w/Deniz Tek, Scott Morgan: Dodge Main [1996, Alive]
• Citizen Wayne [1997, Epitaph], B+
• Adult World [2002, MuscleTone]

Labradford [1994– ]

• Mi Media Naranja [1997, Blast First!]

Laika

• Silver Apples of the Moon [1995, Too Pure]
• Sounds of the Satellites [1997, Too Pure]
• Good Looking Blues [2000, Too Pure]

Lake of Tears [1994– ]

• A Crimson Cosmos [1997, Black Mark]

Lambchop [1994– ]

• How I Quit Smoking [1996, Merge], U
• Thriller [1997, Merge]
• What Another Man Spills [1998, Merge]
• Nixon [2000, Merge]

Mark Lanegan (1964– )

• Whiskey for the Holy Ghost [1994, Sub Pop]
• I'll Take Care of You [1999, Sub Pop]

Jon Langford

• Skull Orchard [1998, Sugar Free], B+
• Gravestone EP [1998, Bloodshot]
• Mayors of the Moon [2003, Bloodshot], B+
• All the Fame of Lofty Deeds [2004, Bloodshot], A–

The La's [1990–1991]

• The La's [1990, London], A–

Amel Larrieux

• Infinite Possibilities [2000, 550 Music]

Latin Playboys [1994– ]

• Latin Playboys [1994, Slash], A–
• Dose [1999, Atlantic], A–

Kenny Lattimore

• Days Like This: The Best of Kenny Lattimore [1995–98, Columbia/Legacy], B–

LEN [1999– ]

• You Can't Stop the Bum Rush [1999, Sony]

Annie Lennox (1954– )

• Diva [1992, Arista]
• Bare [2003, J], B–

Ted Leo and the Pharmacists [1999– ]

• The Tyranny of Distance [2001, Lookout]
• Hearts of Oak [2003, Lookout]

Les Savy Fav [1999– ]

• The Cat and the Cobra [1999, Frenchkiss]
• Let's Stay Friends [2007, Frenchkiss], A–

Gerald LeVert (1966– )

• Private Line [1991, East West]
• Father and Son [1995, East West]

Alison Faith Levy

• w/Mushroom: Yesterday, I Saw You Kissing Tiny Flowers [2002–5, 4Zero], B+(**)

Lifter Puller [1997–2000]

• Half Dead and Dynamite [1997, Restless], A–
• Fiesta and Fiascos [2000, Frenchkiss]
• Soft Rock [(2002), Self-Starter, 2CD]

Limp Bizkit [1997– ]

• Three Dollar Bill Y'All [1997, Interscope], B+
• Significant Other [1999, Interscope]
• Chocolate Starfish and the Hotdog Flavored Water [2000, Flip/Interscope]

John Linnell

• State Songs [1999, Zoë]

Liquid Jesus

• Pour in the Sky [1992, MCA]

Little Axe (1949– )

• The Wolf That House Built [1994, OKeh/Epic]

Little Village [1992– ]

• Little Village [1992, Reprise], B–

The Living End [1996– ]

• Roll On [1998, Warner Brothers]

Local H [1995– ]

• Ham Fisted [1995, Island]
• As Good as Dead [1996, Island], B
• Pack Up the Cats [1998, Island], B+
• Whatever Happened to P.J. Soles? [2004, Studio E]

Jack Logan

• Bulk [1994, Twin/Tone]
• w/Bob Kimbell: Little Private Angel [1998, Parasol]
• Tinker [1999, Backburner]

London Suede [1992– ]

• Suede [1993, Nude/Columbia], B+
• Dog Man Star [1994, Nude/Columbia]
• Sci-Fi Lullabies [(1997), Nude/Columbia]

Jennifer Lopez (1970– )

• On the 6 [1999, Work], C+
• This Is Me . . . Then [2002, Epic], C

Mary Lou Lord

• Got No Shadow [1998, Work], B+

The Loud Family [1992– ]

• Plants and Birds and Rocks and Things [1992, Alias]
• Attractive Nuissance [2000, Alias]

Love Child [1991– ]

• Okay? [1991, Positive], A–

Low [1994– ]

• Long Division [1995, Vernon Yard]
• A Curtain Hits the Cast [1996, Vernon Yard], B
• In the Fishtank [1999, KonKurrent]
• Secret Name [1999, Kranky]
• One More Reason to Forget [2000, Bluesanct Musak]
• Things We Lost in the Fire [2001, Kranky]
• A Lifetime of Temporary Relief [(2004), Chairkicker's Music, 3 CD]
• The Great Destroyer [2005, Sub Pop]
• Drums and Guns [2007, Sub Pop], B

L7 [1985– ]

• Smell the Magic [1991, Sub Pop], A–
• Bricks Are Heavy [1992, Slash], A
• Hungry for Stink [1994, Slash/Reprise], A
• The Beauty Process: Triple Platinum [1997, Warner Brothers], B+
• Live Omaha to Osaka [1998, Man's Ruin], B+
• Slap-Happy [1999, Bong Load]

LSG [1997– ]

• Levert Sweat Gill [1997, EastWest]

Luna [1992–2004]

• Lunapark [1992, Elektra], A–
• Slide [1993, Elektra, EP]
• Bewitched [1994, Elektra]
• Penthouse [1995, Elektra], A–
• Pup Tent [1997, Elektra], B+(**)
• The Days of Our Nights [1999, Jericho]
• Luna Live [2001, Arena Rock]
• Romantica [2002, Jetset]
• Close Cover Before Striking [2002, Jetset, EP], A–
• Rendezvous [2004, Jetset]
• Best of Luna [1992–2004, Elektra/Rhino], A

Luscious Jackson [1992– ]

• Electric Honey [1999, Grand Royal]

M People [1994– ]

• Elegant Slumming [1994, Epic], A
• Bizarre Fruit [1995, Epic], A–
• Testify [1999, Epic]

Shane MacGowan (1957– )

• The Snake [1995, Warner Brothers], B+
• Crock of Gold [1997, ZTT]
• The Rare Oul' Stuff [(2002), ZTT], U

Macha [1998– ]

• See It Another Way [1999, Jetset]

Machines of Loving Grace [1991– ]

• Machines of Loving Grace [1992, Mammoth], B–

Marlee MacLeod

• Vertigo [1997, Restless]

Magnet

• Don't Be a Penguin [1997, PC]

Magnetic Fields [1989– ]

• The Wayward Bus / Distant Plastic Trees [1990–91, Merge]
• Holiday [1994, Merge]
• The Charm of the Highway Strip [1994, Merge]
• Get Lost [1995, Merge], U
• 69 Love Songs [1999, Merge, 3 CD], A–
• I [2004, Nonesuch], B
• Distortion [2008, Nonesuch], B+(**)

The Makers [1994– ]

• Psychopathia Sexualis [1998, Estrus]
• Rock Star God [2000, Sub Pop]

Eleni Mandell

• Wishbone [1999, Mr. Charles]
• Thrill [2000, Mr. Charles]

Manic Street Preachers [1991– ]

• Generation Terrorists [1992, Columbia]
• Gold Against the Soul [1993, Columbia]
• The Holy Bible [1994, Epic]
• The Holy Bible: 10th Anniversary Edition [1994, Epic/Legacy, 2 CD], A–
• Everything Must Go [1996, Epic]
• This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours [1998, Virgin]
• Know Your Enemies [2001, Virgin]
• Forever Delayed [(2002), Epic]
• Lifeblood [2004, Sony Music UK]

Aimee Mann (1960– )

• Whatever [1993, Geffen]
• I'm with Stupid [1995, Geffen], B–
• Bachelor No. 2 [2000, Superego]
• Lost in Space [2002, Superego]

Marilyn Manson [1994– ]

• Antichrist Superstar [1996, Interscope]
• Mechanical Animals [1998, Interscope]
• Holy Wood [2000, Interscope]
• Lest We Forget: The Best of Marilyn Manson [1994–2003, Interscope], C+

Marah [1998– ]

• Kids in Philly [2000, Artemis]

Amanda Marshall (1973– )

• Amanda Marshall [1996, Columbia]
• Everybody's Got a Story [2002, Columbia]

Marvelous 3 [1997– ]

• ReadySexGo! [2000, Elektra/Asylum]

Ray Mason

• Three Dollar Man [2002, Captivating Music]
• Don't Mess With Our Routine [2006, Hi-N-Dry], B+(**)

Masters of Reality [1988– ]

• Sunrise on the Sufferbus [1992, Capitol], A–

Matchbox 20 [1996– ]

• Yourself or Someone Like You [1996, Atlantic]

Matmos [1997– ]

• A Chance to Cut Is a Chance to Cure [2001, Matador]
• The Rose Has Teeth in the Mouth of a Beast [2006, Matador]

Dave Matthews

• Under the Table and Dreaming [1994, RCA], B
• Before These Crowded Streets [1998, RCA], C
• Busted Stuff [2002, RCA]

Eric Matthews (1969– )

• It's Heavy in Here [1995, Sub Pop]
• The Lateness of the Hour [1997, Sub Pop]

Maxwell

• Now [2001, Columbia]

John Mayer (1977– )

• Room for Squares [2001, Aware/Columbia]
• Heavier Things [2003, Aware/Columbia]
• Try! [2005, Aware/Columbia], B+(**)

Mayflies USA [1997– ]

• The Pity List [2000, Yep Roc]

Maysa

• Maysa [1995, Blue Thumb]

Mazzy Star [1990–1996]

• She Hangs Brightly [1990, Capitol]
• So Tonight That I Might See [1993, Capitol]

Maria McKee (1964– )

• You Gotta Sin to Get Saved [1993, Geffen], B

Brian McKnight (1969– )

• Bethlehem [1998, Motown]

Grant McLennan (1958–2006)

• Watershed [1991, Beggars Banquet], A–
• Fireboy [1994, Atlantic], B+
• Horsebreaker Star [1991–94, Beggars Banquet], A–

Meat Purveyors [1998– ]

• Sweet in the Pants [1997, Bloodshot]
• More Songs About Buildings and Cows [1999, Bloodshot], A–
• All Relationships Are Doomed to Fail [2002, Bloodshot], A–
• Pain by Numbers [2004, Bloodshot]

The Meices

• Tastes Like Chicken [1994, External]

Melky Sedeck [1998– ]

• Sister and Brother [1999, MCA]

Mercury Rev [1991– ]

• Yerself Is Steam [1991, Columbia]
• Boces [1993, Columbia]
• Deserter's Songs [1998, V2]
• All Is Dream [2001, V2]

The Mice

• Because I Can [1996, Permanent]
• For Almost Ever Scooter [(2004), Scat]

The Microphones [1999– ]

• It Was Hot We Stayed in the Water [2000, K]

Midi, Maxi and Efti [1991–1992]

• Midi, Maxi and Efti [1991, Columbia]

The Mighty Mighty Bosstones [1990– ]

• Ska-Core, The Devil and More [1993, Mercury], B
• Questions and Answers [1994, Mercury]
• Let's Face It [1997, Mercury]

Modest Mouse [1996– ]

• Sad Sappy Sucker [1994–95, K], B–
• This Is a Long Drive for Someone With Nothing to Think About [1996, Up], A–
• The Lonesome Crowded West [1997, Up], B+
• Building Something Out of Nothing [1995–98, Up], B+
• The Moon and Antarctica [2000, Epic], A–
• Good News for People Who Love Bad News [2004, Epic], A–
• We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank [2007, Epic], A–

Moe [1993– ]

• Fatboy [1999, Fat Boy]

Mogwai [1997– ]

• Young Team [1997, Jetset]
• Come On Die Young [1999, Chemikal Under]

Mojave 3 [1996– ]

• Ask Me Tomorrow [1996, 4AD]
• Out of Tune [1998, 4AD]
• Excuses for Travellers [2000, 4AD]

Mold

• Sonic Youth at Disney World [1994, Funky Mushroom]
• Reject [1995, Funky Mushroom]

The Moles [1991–1994]

• Untune the Sky [1991, Flydaddy]
• On the Street [(2003), Wishing Tree]

Moloko [1995– ]

• Do You Like My Tight Sweater? [1995, Echo]

Monica (1980– )

• The Boy Is Mine [1998, Arista]

Monster Magnet

• Powertrip [1998, A&M]

Abra Moore (1969– )

• Sing [1995, Bohemia Beat]
• On the Way [2007, Sarathan], B–

Thurston Moore (1958– )

• Psychic Hearts [1994–95, Gefen], B+(**)
• Trees Outside the Academy [2007, Ecstatic Peace], B+(**)

Alanis Morissette (1974– )

• Jagged Little Pill [1995, Maverick]
• Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie [1998, Maverick], B
• MTV Unplugged [1999, Maverick]
• Under Rug Swept [2002, Maverick], B+
• So-Called Chaos [2004, Maverick], B+

Morphine [1990– ]

• Cure for Pain [1993, Rykodisc]
• Yes [1995, Rkyodisc]
• The Night [2000, Dreamworks]

M.O.T.

• 19.99 [1998, Warner Brothers]

Mother Hips [1992– ]

• The Green Hills of Earth [2001, Future Farmer]

Mount Analog [1997– ]

• New Skin [2004, Film Guerrero], B–

Mountain Goats [1995– ]

• Nine Black Poppies [1995, Emperor Jones]
• The Coroner's Gambit [2000, Absolutely Kosher]
• Tallahassee [2002, 4AD], A–
• Ghana [(2002), 3 Beads of Sweat]
• We Shall All Be Healed [2004, 4AD], A–
• The Sunset Tree [2004, 4AD], A–
• Get Lonely [2006, 4AD]
• Heretic Pride [2008, 4AD], A–

M2M [1999– ]

• Shades of Purple [2000, Atlantic], B+

The Muffs [1993– ]

• The Muffs [1993, Reprise]
• Blonder and Blonder [1995, Reprise]

Mundy

• Jelly Legs [1997, Sony]

The Murmurs [1994– ]

• Pristine Smut [1997, MCA], B+

Trish Murphy

• Crooked Mile [1997, Raven]
• Rubies on the Lawn [1999, Doolittle]

Mushroom [1997– ]

• Glazed Popems [2004, Black Beauty, 2 CD], B+
• w/Eddie Gale: Joint Happening [2007, Hyena], U

My Dying Bride [1992– ]

• Angel and the Dark River / Live at the Dynamo [1996, Fierce]
• Like Gods of the Sun [1997, Fierce]

My Favorite

• Love at Absolute Zero [1999, Double Agent]

My Morning Jacket [1999– ]

• At Dawn [2001, Darla]
• Z [2005, ATO]
• Evil Urges [2008, ATO], B+(*)

Nada Surf [1996– ]

• Let Go [2002, Barsuk], A–

Nadine [1999– ]

• Lit Up From the Inside [2001, Undertow]

Meshell Ndegéocello (1969– )

• Plantation Lullabies [1993, Maverick]
• Peace Beyond Passion [1996, Warner Brothers], B
• Bitter [1999, Warner Brothers], B+
• Cookie: The Anthropological Mixtape [2002, Maverick], A–
• Comfort Woman [2003, Maverick]
• The Spirit Music Jamia: Dance of the Infidel [2003, Shanachie], B+

The Neckbones [1997– ]

• Souls on Fire [1997, Epitaph], A–
• The Lights Are Getting Dim [1999, Epitaph]

Negro Problem [1997– ]

• Joys and Concerns [1999, Aerial Flipoux]

Nerdy Girl

• Twist Her [1996, No Life]

Neutral Milk Hotel [1996– ]

• In the Aeroplane Over the Sea [1998, Merge]

New Radicals [1997– ]

• Maybe You've Been Brainwashed Too [1998, MCA], B+

Martin Newell

• The Greatest Living Englishman [1993, Pipeline]
• Martin Newell's Box of Old Humbug [(1996), Humbug]

Next [1997– ]

• Rated Next [1997, Arista]

Niacin [1997– ]

• Niacin [1997, Stretch]
• Time Crunch [2001, Video]
• Organik [2005, Magna Carta], B–

Jeb Loy Nichols

• Lovers Knot [1997, Capitol], B

The Nields [1994– ]

• Gotta Get Over Greta [1996, Razor & Tie]
• If You Lived Here You'd Be Home Now [2000, Zoe]

No Doubt [1992– ]

• Return of Saturn [2000, Interscope], B–
• Rock Steady [2002, Interscope]

No Safety [1992–1994]

• Spill [1992, Knitting Factory]

NoahJohn

• Had a Burning [2001, Speakeasy]
• Water Hymns [2002, Kildeer]

No-Man [1994– ]

• Schoolyard Ghosts [2008, K-Scope, CD+DVD], U

Heather Nova

• Oyster [1994, Big Life]

Nova Mob [1991– ]

• Last Days of Pompeii [1991, Rough Trade]

'N Sync [1998– ]

• No Strings Attached [2000, BMG]
• Celebrity [2001, Jive], B–

Les Nubians [1998– ]

• Princesses Nubiennes [1998, Virgin]

Null

• Sonicfuck U.S.A. [1990, Nux]

Oasis [1993– ]

• Definitely Maybe [1994, Epic]
• (What's the Story) Morning Glory? [1995, Epic], B+
• Be Here Now [1997, Epic]
• The Masterplan [(1998), Epic]
• Standing on the Shoulder of Giants [2000, Sony]

Of Montreal [1997– ]

• The Gay Parade [1999, Bar/None]
• Coquelicot Asleep in the Poppies: A Variety of Whimsical Verse [2001, Kindercore]
• Satanic Panic in the Attic [2004, Polyvinyl]
• Hissing Fauna, Are You the Destroyer? [2007, Polyvinyl], C+

Old [1993– ]

• Lo Flux Tube [1992, Relativity/Earache]

Old 97's [1992– ]

• Wreck Your Life [1995, Bloodshot]
• Too Far to Care [1997, Elektra], B
• Fight Songs [1999, Elektra], A–
• Satellite Rides [2001, Elektra], A–
• Drag It Up [2004, New West], B+
• Blame It on Gravity [2008, New West], A–

Will Oldham

• Joya [1997, Drag City]
• Bonnie Prince Billie: I See a Darkness [1999, Palace]

Olive [1994– ]

• Trickle [2000, Maverick]

The Olivia Tremor Control

• Dusk at Cubist Castle [1996, Flydaddy]
• Black Foliage: Animation Music [1999, Flydaddy]

P.J. Olsson

• Words for Living [1999, Columbia]

Jim O'Rourke (1969– )

• Bad Timing [1997, Drag City]
• Eureka [1999, Drag City]
• Halfway to a Threeway [2000, Drag City]
• Insignificance [2001, Import]

Beth Orton (1970– )

• Trailer Park [1996, Heavenly]
• Best Bit EP [1997, Dedicated]
• Central Reservation [1999, Arista], B+
• Daybreaker [2002, Astralwerks]

Joan Osborne

• Relish [1995, Polygram], B+

Palace

• There Is No-One What Will Take Care of You [1993, Drag City]
• Lost Blues and Other Songs [1993–97, Palace Records/Drag City], B+

Pansy Division [1993– ]

• Undressed [1993, Lookout]

Papas Fritas [1995– ]

• Buildings and Grounds [2000, Minty Fresh]

Paradise Lost [1990– ]

• Icon [1993, Metal Blade]
• Draconian Times [1995, Relativity]
• Reflections: The Best of Paradise Lost [(1998), Mayhem]

Rahsaan Patterson

• Love in Stereo [1999, MCA]
• After Hours [2004, Dome]

Pavement [1990–1999]

• Demolition Plot J-7 [1990, Drag City]
• Perfect Sound Forever [1992, Drag City]
• Slanted and Enchanted [1992, Matador], A–
• Westing (by Musket and Sextant) [1993, Drag City], B+
• Watery Domestic [1993, Matador], B+
• Slanted and Enchanted: Luxe and Reduxe [1992–93, Matador, 2 CD]
• Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain [1993, Matador], A+
• Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain: L.A.'s Desert Origins [1993–94, Matador, 2 CD], A–
• Wowee Zowee! [1995, Matador], A–
• Pacific Trim [1996, Matador]
• Brighten the Corners [1997, Capitol], A–
• Shady Lane [1997, Matador]
• Terror Twilight [1999, Matador]

Pearl Jam [1991– ]

• Ten [1991, Epic]
• Vitalogy [1994, Epic], B+
• No Code [1996, Epic]
• Yield [1998, Epic]
• Live on Two Legs [1998, Epic]
• Binaural [2000, Epic]

Pedro the Lion [1997– ]

• It's Hard to Find a Friend [1998, Made in Mexico]
• Winners Never Quit [2000, Jade Tree]

Ce Ce Peniston (1969– )

• Finally [1993, A&M]

A Perfect Circle [2000– ]

• Mer de Noms [2000, Virgin]

The Pernice Brothers [1997– ]

• Overcome by Happiness [1998, Sub Pop]
• Chappaquiddick Skyline [2000, Sub Pop]
• The World Won't End [2001, Ashmont]
• Yours, Mine and Ours [2003, Ashmont]
• Discover a Lovelier You [2005, Ashmont], A–

Liz Phair (1967– )

• Exile in Guyville [1993, Matador], A
• Whip-Smart [1994, Matador], B+
• Juvenilia [1995, Matador, EP], B
• Whitechocolatespaceegg [1998, Matador], B–
• Liz Phair [2003, Capitol], B+

Phallus Dei

• Adorations [(1997), Hollows Hill]

Sarah Pierce [1991– ]

• Love's the Only Way [2003, Little Bear], B

Pigface [1990– ]

• Fook [1992, Invisible]
• Eat Shit, You Fucking Redneck [1998, Invisible]
• The Best of Pigface: Preaching to the Perverted [(2001), Invisible, 2 CD]

Pineapple Thief [1999– ]

• Tightly Unwound [2008, K Scope], B+(*)

Pinetop Seven [1997– ]

• Rigging the Toplights [1998, Atavistic]
• Bringing Home the Last Great Strike [2000, Truckstop]

Pink Martini [1997– ]

• Sympathique [1997, Heinz]
• Hang On Little Tomato [2004, Heinz], B+
• Hey Eugene! [2005–6, Heinz], A–

Placebo [1996– ]

• Without You I'm Nothing [1998, Virgin]

P.O.D. [1999– ]

• The Fundamental Elements of Southtown [1999, Atlantic]

Jonny Polonsky

• Hi My Name Is Jonny [1996, Sony]

Polvo [1992–1997]

• Celebrate the New Dark Age [1994, Merge]

Pond [1993–1997]

• The Practice of Joy Before Death [1995, Sub Pop]

The Popinjays [1990– ]

• Flying Down to Mono Valley [1993, Epic], B+

John Popper (1967– )

• w/DJ Logic: The John Popper Project [2006, Relix], B+(*)

Portastatic [1994– ]

• I Hope Your Heart Is Not Brittle [1994, Merge]
• w/Ken Vandermark, Tim Mulvenna: The Perfect Little Door [2001, Merge], U

Pram [1995– ]

• Sargasso Sea [1995, Too Pure]
• North Pole Radio Station [1998, Merge]

Sam Prekop

• Sam Prekop [1999, Thrill Jockey]

The Presidents of the United States of America [1995– ]

• The Presidents of the United States of America [1995, Columbia]
• Pure Frosting [(1998), Columbia]

Kelly Price [1998– ]

• Mirror Mirror [2000, Universal]

Andy Prieboy

• Sins of Our Fathers [1995, AP/Mushroom]

Primus [1990– ]

• Fizzle Fry [1990, Caroline]
• Sailing the Seas of Cheese [1991, Interscope]
• Pork Soda [1993, Interscope]
• Tales from the Punchbowl [1995, Interscope]

The Promise Ring [1996– ]

• 30 Degrees Everywhere [1996, Jade Tree]
• Very Emergency [1999, Jade Tree]

Chuck Prophet

• Homemade Blood [1997, Cooking Vinyl]
• The Hurting Business [2000, Hightone], A–
• No Other Love [2002, New West]

Puffy

• An Illustrated History [(2002), Bar/None]

Pulnoc [1991– ]

• Pulnoc [1991, Globus International]
• City of Hysteria [1991, Arista], A
• w/Elliott Sharp, Gary Lucas: Live in New York [1991, Globus International], A–

The Pulsars [1996– ]

• Pulsars [1997, Almo Sounds]

Quasi [1997– ]

• R&B Transmogrification [1997, Up]
• Featuring Birds [1998, Up], B
• Field Studies [1999, Up]

Finley Quaye

• Maverick a Strike [1997, 550 Music]

Queens of the Stone Age [1998– ]

• Queens of the Stone Age [1998, Loose Groove]
• Rated R [2000, Interscope], B+
• Songs for the Deaf [2002, Interscope]

The Queers

• Love Songs for the Retarded [1993, Lookout]
• Pleasant Screams [2002, Lookout]

Quicksand [1993– ]

• Manic Compression [1995, Island]

Radiohead [1993– ]

• Pablo Honey [1993, Capitol]
• The Bends [1995, Capitol]
• OK Computer [1997, Capitol], B+
• Kid A [2000, Capitol], B
• Amnesiac [2001, Capitol], B–
• Hail to the Thief [2003, Capitol]
• In Rainbows [2007, TBD], A–

Radish [1996– ]

• Restraining Bolt [1997, Polygram]

Rage Against the Machine [1992– ]

• Rage Against the Machine [1992, Epic], B+
• Evil Empire [1996, Epic], B+
• Live and Rare [1993–96, Sony], B+
• The Battle of Los Angeles [1999, Epic], B
• Renegages [2000, Epic]

Railroad Jerk [1990– ]

• Railroad Jerk [1990, Matador]
• One Track Mind [1995, Matador]
• The Third Rail [1996, Matador], B+

Rainer Maria [1997– ]

• Long Knives Drawn [2003, Polyvinyl]

Rancid [1993– ]

• Rancid [1993, Epitaph]
• Let's Go [1994, Epitaph]
• . . . And Out Come the Wolves [1995, Epitaph], A–
• Life Won't Wait [1998, Epitaph], A–
• Rancid [2000, Epitaph], B
• Indestructible [2003, Hellcat], A–

The Rapture [1999– ]

• Echoes [2003, Strummer/Universal], B+
• Pieces of the People We Love [2006, Universal Motown], A–

Rare Essence [1992– ]

• Work the Walls [1992, Sounds of the Capitol]

The Real McCoy [1994– ]

• Another Night [1995, Arista], A–

Rebekah

• Remember to Breathe [1998, Elektra]

Red Aunts [1994– ]

• #1 Chicken [1995, Epitaph]
• Ghetto Blaster [1998, Epitaph]

Vernon Reid

• Mistaken Identity [1996, 550 Music/Epic], B
• Free Form Funky Freqs: Urban Mythology: Volume One [2007, Thirsty Ear], B+(*)

Refused [1994– ]

• The Shape of Punk to Come [1998, Epitaph]

The Rembrandts [1990–1995]

• The Rembrandts [1990, Atco]

Rhythm Tribe [1991– ]

• Sol Moderno [1991, Zoo]

Tony Rich

• Words [1995, LaFace]

Ride [1990– ]

• Nowhere [1990, Sire]
• Going Blank Again [1992, Sire], B+

Amy Rigby

• Diary of a Mod Housewife [1996, Koch], A
• Middlescence [1998, Koch], A
• The Sugar Tree [2000, Koch], A–
• 18 Again: An Anthology [1996–2000, Koch], A
• Til the Wheels Fall Off [2003, Signature Sounds], A–
• Little Fugitive [2005, Signature Sounds], A

Robyn (1979– )

• Robyn [2007, Konichiwa/Cherry Tree/Interscope], B

Rocket from the Crypt [1991– ]

• Circa: Now! [1992, Headhunter]

Cesar Rosas (1954– )

• Soul Disguise [1999, Rykodisc]

Royal Hunt [1994– ]

• Clown in the Mirror [1995, Royal Hunt]
• Paradox [1997, Magna Carta]

Ruby [1995– ]

• Salt Peter [1995, Sony]

Run On [1994– ]

• No Way [1997, Matador]

Bic Runga (1976– )

• Drive [1998, Sony]

RuPaul (1960– )

• Supermodel of the World [1993, Tommy Boy]

Rusted Root [1994– ]

• Remember [1996, Polygram]

Rusty Squeezebox

• Isotopes [2000, Eggbert]

Raphael Saadiq (1966– )

• Instant Vintage [2002, Universal], A–
• The Way I See It [2008, Columbia], A–

The Sadies [1998– ]

• Precious Moments [1998, Bloodshot], B+
• Pure Diamond Gold [1999, Bloodshot]
• New Seasons [2007, Yep Roc], B+(**)

Saint Etienne [1992– ]

• So Tough [1993, Warner Brothers], B
• Too Young to Die [(1995), Heavenly]
• Good Humor [1998, Sub Pop]
• Sound of Water [2000, Sub Pop]

Sammy [1994– ]

• Tales of Great Neck Glory [1996, Geffen], B

Roger Sanchez (1967– )

• S-Man Classics: The Essential Sanchez Mixes [(1998), Harmless]
• House Music Movement [(1998), Mastertone]

Sarge [1996–1999]

• The Glass Intact [1998, Mud], B+
• Distant [2000, Mud]

Savage Garden [1997– ]

• Savage Garden [1997, Columbia]

Fred Schneider (1951– )

• Just Fred [1996, Reprise]

School of Fish [1991–1993]

• School of Fish [1991, Capitol]
• Human Cannonball [1993, Capitol]

Scots Pirates [1994–1995]

• Revolutionary Means [1995, Schoolkids]

Scud Mountain Boys [1995–1997]

• The Early Year: Pine Box and Dance the Night Away [1995, Sub Pop, 2 CD], B
• Massachusetts [1996, Sub Pop]

The Sea and Cake [1994– ]

• The Sea and Cake [1994, Thrill Jockey]
• Nassau [1995, Thrill Jockey]
• The Biz [1995, Thrill Jockey]
• Oui [2000, Thrill Jockey]

Seal (1963– )

• Seal [1991, Sire]
• Seal [1994, Warner Brothers]

Seam [1992– ]

• The Problem with Me [1993, Touch & Go]
• Are You Driving Me Crazy? [1995, Touch & Go]

Seefeel

• Polyfusia [(1994), Astralwerks]

Sid Selvidge

• Twice Told Tales [1993, Elektra/Nonesuch]

Seven Year Bitch [1992– ]

• !Viva Zapata! [1994, Volcano], A–
• Gato Negro [1996, Atlantic]

Ron Sexsmith (1964– )

• Ron Sexsmith [1995, Interscope]
• Whereabouts [1999, Interscope]
• Cobblestone Runway [2002, Nettwerk]

S.F. Seals

• Baseball Trilogy [1993, Matador]
• Nowhere [1994, Matador]
• Truth Walks in Sleepy Shadows [1995, Matador]

Shack [1999– ]

• H.M.S. Fable [1999, Sire]

Shai [1992– ]

• If I Ever Fall in Love [1992, Gasoline Alley]

The Shams [1993–1994]

• Quilt [1993, Matador], A–
• Sedusia [1994, Matador], B+

She Mob [1999– ]

• Cancel the Wedding [1999, Spinster]

Duncan Sheik (1970– )

• Duncan Sheik [1996, Atlantic]

Shellac [1993– ]

• At Action Park [1994, Touch & Go]

The Shins [1999– ]

• Oh, Inverted World [2001, Sub Pop]
• Chutes Too Narrow [2003, Sub Pop], A–
• Wincing the Night Away [2007, Sub Pop], B

Sigur Rós [1997– ]

• Agaetis Byrjun [1999, Fat Cat]
• () [2002, Fat Cat/MCA]

Silkworm [1992– ]

• Firewater [1996, Matador]
• Developer [1997, Matador], B+
• Lifestyle [2000, Touch and Go]
• Italian Platinum [2002, Touch and Go], B+
• It'll Be Cool [2004, Touch and Go]

Silverfish [1990– ]

• Fat Axl [1990, Touch & Go]
• Organ Fan [1992, CBS]

Silver Jews [1994– ]

• Starlite Walker [1994, Drag City]
• American Water [1998, Drag City]

The Sixths [1995– ]

• Wasps' Nests [1995, London]
• Hyacinths and Thistles [2000, Merge]

Skatenigs [1992– ]

• Stupid People Shouldn't Breed [1992, Megaforce]

Skeleton Key

• Fantastic Spike Through Baloon [1997, Capitol]
• Obtanium [2002, Ipecac]

Slash (1965– )

• Slash's Snakepit: It's Five O'Clock Somewhere [1995, Geffen], B+

Slaughter [1990– ]

• Mass Slaughter: The Best of Slaughter [(1995), Chrysalis]

Sleater-Kinney [1995– ]

• Sleater-Kinney [1995, Chainsaw]
• Call the Doctor [1995, Chainsaw], B+
• Dig Me Out [1997, Kill Rock Stars], B
• The Hot Rock [1999, Kill Rock Stars], B+
• All Hands on the Bad One [2000, Kill Rock Stars], B+
• One Beat [2002, Kill Rock Stars], B+

Sleeper [1993– ]

• Smart [1995, Arista]
• The It Girl [1996, Arista]

Slick Sixty [1997– ]

• Nibs and Nabs [1999, Mute]

Sloan [1992– ]

• Smeared [1993, Geffen], U
• Twice Removed [1994, Enclave]
• One Chord to Another [1998, Enclave]
• Navy Blues [1998, Murder]
• Between the Bridges [1999, Murder]

Slobberbone [1996– ]

• Crow Pot Pie [1996, New West], B+
• Barrel Chested [1997, New West], B
• Everything You Thought Was Right Was Wrong Today [2000, New West]

Smash Mouth [1997– ]

• Fush Yu Mang [1997, Interscope], B
• Astro Lounge [1999, Interscope]

Smashing Pumpkins [1991– ]

• Gish [1991, Caroline]
• Siamese Dream [1993, Virgin]
• Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness [1995, Virgin, 2 CD]
• Machina: The Machines of God [2000, Virgin]
• Machina II: The Friends and Enemies of Modern Music [2000, Constantinople]

Elliott Smith (1969–2003)

• Elliott Smith [1995, Kill Rock Stars]
• Either/Or [1997, Kill Rock Stars]
• XO [1998, Dreamworks], B+
• Figure 8 [2000, Dreamworks]
• From the Basement on the Hill [2003, Anti-], C+

Smog [1992– ]

• Wild Love [1995, Drag City]
• Red Apple Falls [1997, Drag City]
• Knock Knock [1999, Drag City]
• Dongs of Sevotion [2000, Drag City]

Smoking Popes [1995– ]

• Born to Quit [1995, Capitol]
• Live [2000, Double Zero]

Snapcase [1995– ]

• Designs for Automotion [2000, Victory]

Jill Sobule (1961– )

• Happy Town [1997, Atlantic]
• Pink Pearl [2000, Beyond]

Soho [1990– ]

• Goddess [1991, Atco]

Solex [1998– ]

• Pick Up [1999, Matador]

Some Velvet Sidewalk [1991– ]

• Whirlpool [1994, K]

Son Volt [1995– ]

• Trace [1995, Warner Brothers], B
• Straightaways [1997, Warner Brothers]
• Wide Swing Tremelo [1998, Warner Brothers]

Soul Coughing [1994– ]

• Ruby Vroom [1994, Slash/Warner Brothers], A–
• Irresistible Bliss [1996, Slash/Warner Brothers]
• El Oso [1998, Warner Brothers], B+

The Soundtrack of Our Lives [1996– ]

• Extended Revelation for the Psychic Weaklings of Western Civilization [1998, Telegraph]
• Behind the Music [2001, Hidden Agenda]

Southern Culture on the Skids [1991– ]

• Dirt Track Date [1996, DGC]
• Liquored Up and Lacquered Down [2000, Estrus]

Sparklehorse [1995– ]

• Good Morning Spider [1999, Capitol]
• It's a Wonderful Life [2001, Capitol]

Space Surfers

• Pretty Damn Cool [1996, Fridge]

Spacetime Continuum [1993– ]

• Emit Ecaps [1996, Astralwerks]

Sparklehorse [1995– ]

• Good Morning Spider [1999, Capitol]

Britney Spears (1981– )

• . . . Baby One More Time [1998, Jive]
• Oops! . . . I Did It Again [2000, Jive], B+
• Britney [2001, Jive]
• In the Zone [2003, Jive], B
• Greatest Hits: My Prerogative [1998–2004, Jive/Zomba], B
• Blackout [2007, Jive], B+(***)

Speedy J

• Public Energy No. 1 [1997, Plus 8/Nova Mute]
• A Shocking Hobby [2000, Nova Mute]

Spectrum [1992– ]

• Soul Kiss (Glide Divine) [1992, Silvertone]

Spell [1994– ]

• Mississippi [1994, Island]

Jon Spencer Blues Explosion [1992– ]

• Crypt Style [1992, Crypt]
• Extra Width [1993, Matador]
• Now I Got Worry [1996, Capitol]
• Acme [1998, Matador]

Spice Girls [1996– ]

• Spice [1996, Virgin]
• Spiceworld [1997, Virgin]

The Spin Doctors [1991– ]

• Pocket Full of Kryptonite [1993, Alex]
• Turn It Upside Down [1994, Epic], B–

The Spinanes [1993– ]

• Strand [1996, Sub Pop]

Spiritualized [1991– ]

• Lazer Guided Melodies [1992, Dedicated]
• Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space [1997, Arista/Dedicated], A–
• Royal Albert Hall October 10 1997 [1997, Arista]
• Let It Come Down [2001, Arista]

Spleen [1998– ]

• T.S. Eliot Reads the Wasteland [1994, Skoda]

Spoon

• A Series of Sneaks [1998, Elektra], A–
• Girls Can Tell [2001, Merge], B+
• Kill the Moonlight [2002, Merge], A
• Gimme Fiction [2005, Merge]
• Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga [2007, Merge], A–

Sportsguitar [1997– ]

• Happy Already [1998, Matador]

Squirrel Nut Zippers [1995– ]

• Hot [1997, Mammoth], B+
• Perennial Favorites [1998, Mammoth]

Lisa Stansfield (1965– )

• Affection [1990, Arista], A–

Tammy Faye Starlite and the Angels of Mercy

• On My Knees [1999, Ephesians]

Static-X [1999– ]

• Wisconsin Death Trip [1999, Warner Brothers]

Steel Pole Bath Tub

• Tulip [1991, Boner]

Stereolab [1992– ]

• Transient Random Noise Bursts with Announcements [1993, lektra, 2 CD]
• Mars Audiac Quintet [1994, Elektra]
• Refried Ectoplasm: Switched On, Volume 2 [1992–95, Drag City]
• Emperor Tomato Ketchup [1996, Elektra], A–
• Dots and Loops [1997, Elektra], B
• Aluminum Tunes: Switched On, Volume 3 [(1998), Drag City, 2 CD]
• Cobra and Phases Group Play Voltage in the Milky Night [1999, Elektra], B
• Serene Velocity: A Stereolab Anthology [1993–2003, Rhino/Electra], B+(**)
• Chemical Chords [2008, 4AD], B+(**)

Andy Stochansky [1996– ]

• While You Were Sleeping [1996, Population]
• Radio Fusebox [2000, Orchard]
• Five Star Motel [2002, Private Music]

Angie Stone

• Black Diamond [1999, Arista]
• Mahogany Soul [2001, J]
• Stone Love [2004, J], B+

Stone Temple Pilots [1992– ]

• No. 4 [1999, Atlantic]

Storm and Stress [1997– ]

• Under Thunder and Fluorescent Lights [2000, Touch & Go]

Stumpy Joe

• One Way Rocket to Kicksville [1991, Pop Llama]

Sublime [1992–1998]

• Sublime [1996, MCA], A–

Sugar [1992–1995]

• Copper Blue [1992, Rykodisc], B–
• Beaster [1993, Rykodisc]
• File Under: Easy Listening [1994, Rykodisc], C+
• Your Favorite Thing [1994, Rykodisc]

The Sundays [1990– ]

• Reading Writing and Arithmetic [1990, DGC]

Sunny Day Real Estate [1994– ]

• LP2 [1995, Sub Pop]
• The Rising Tide [2000, Time Bomb]

Sunscreem [1993– ]

• Looking at You: Club Anthems [1998, Centaur]

Super Furry Animals [1995– ]

• Fuzzy Logic [1996, Creation/Epic], B
• Radiator [1997, Flydaddy]
• Guerrilla [1999, Flydaddy]
• Mwng [2000, Flydaddy]

Supergrass [1995– ]

• I Should Coco [1995, Parlophone]
• In It for the Money [1997, Capitol]
• Supergrass [1999, Parlophone]

Superdrag [1996– ]

• In the Valley of the Dying Stars [2000, Arena Rock]

Supersuckers [1992– ]

• La Mano Cornuda [1994, Sub Pop]
• The Greatest Rock and Roll Band in the World [(1999), Sub Pop]
• Must've Been Live [2002, Mid Fi]

Swervedriver [1990– ]

• Mezcal Head [1993, A&M]
• Ejector Seat Reservation [1995, Creation]

Swollen Members [1998– ]

• Balance [1999, Battle Axe]

Swoon [1997– ]

• Milk [1999, Curve]

Tadpoles [1996– ]

• Smoke Ghost [1998, Bakery]
• Whirlaway [1999, Camera Obscura]

Take That [1993–1996]

• Nobody Else [1995, RCA]
• Take That [1995, Arista]
• Greatest Hits [(1996), RCA]

Nobukazu Takemura

• Scope [1999, Thrill Jockey]

Tarnation [1995– ]

• Gentle Creaturs [1995, 4AD]
• Mirador [1997, Reprise]

Team Dresch [1994– ]

• Personal Best [1994, Chainsaw]
• Captain My Captain [1996, Chainsaw/Candyass], B

Teenage Fanclub [1990– ]

• God Knows It's True [1990, Matador]
• Bandwagonesque [1991, DGC]
• Grand Prix [1995, DGC]
• Howdy [2000, Columbia]

That Dog [1994– ]

• Totally Crushed Out [1995, DGC], B+
• Retreat from the Sun [1997, DGC], A–

Therapy? [1992– ]

• Nurse [1993, A&M]
• Troublegum [1994, A&M]

This Perfect Day [1992– ]

• This Perfect Day [1995, Orchard Lane]
• Don't Smile [1995, Soap]

Thomas Jefferson Slave Apartments [1995– ]

• Bait and Switch [1995, Warner Brothers], A–
• Straight to Video [1997, Autotonic]
• No Old Guy Lo-Fi Cry [2000, Rockathon]

Those Bastard Souls [1996– ]

• Debt and Departure [1999, V2]

3Ds [1990– ]

• Hellzapoppin [1991, First Warning]

Throw That Beat in the Garbagecan! [1993– ]

• The Cool Album [1993, Spin Art]

Tiger [1996– ]

• We Are Puppets [1996, Trade]
• Shining in the Wood [1996, Bar/None], B+

Tiger Trap [1993– ]

• Tiger Trap [1993, K]

Le Tigre [1999– ]

• Le Tigre [1999, Mr. Lady], A–
• From the Desk of Mr. Lady [2001, Mr. Lady]
• Feminist Sweepstakes [2001, Mr. Lady], A–
• This Island [2004, Island], A

Tindersticks [1992– ]

• Tindersticks [1993, Bar/None]
• Tindersticks II [1995, This Way Up]
• Curtains [1997, London]
• Simple Pleasure [1999, Quicksilver/Island]

Titan [1999– ]

• Elevator [1999, Virgin]

TLC [1991– ]

• Ooooooohhh ... On the TLC Tip [1992, La Face], B
• Crazysexycool [1994, La Face]
• Fanmail [1999, La Face]
• 3D [2002, Arista]

Tool [1992– ]

• Aenima [1996, Volcano]
• Lateralus [2001, Tool/Volcano]

Liz Torres (1962– )

• The Queen Is in the House [1990, Jive]

Tortoise [1994– ]

• Millions Now Living Will Never Die [1996, Thrill Jockey]
• A Digest Compendium of the Tortoise's World [(1996), Thrill Jockey]
• Remixed [(1996), Thrill Jockey]
• TNT [1998, Thrill Jockey], B+

Toy-Box [1999– ]

• Fantastic [1999, Edeltone]

Trailer Bride [1997– ]

• Whine de Lune [1999, Bloodshot], A–

The Trash Can Sinatras [1990– ]

• Cake [1990, London]

Travis [1997– ]

• The Man Who [1999, Epic/Indipendiente], C+

Trembling Blue Stars [1996– ]

• Her Handwriting [1996, Shinkasen]
• Broken by Whispers [2000, Sub Pop]

Tribe 8 [1994– ]

• Fist City [1995, Alternative Tentacles]

John Trudell

• AKA Grafitti Man [1992, Rykodisc], A–

Jennifer Trynin

• Cockamamie [1994, Warner Brothers]
• Gun Shy Trigger Happy [1997, Warner Brothers]

Tuscadero

• The Pink Album [1994, Teenbeat]
• My Way or the Highway [1998, Elektra]

Two Dollar Pistols

• The Two Dollar Pistols with Tift Merritt [1999, Vep Roc]

2 Unlimited [1992– ]

• Hits Unlimited [(1995), Critique]

Type O Negative [1991– ]

• Bloody Kisses [1993, Roadrunner]

Ultramarine [1990– ]

• Every Man and Woman Is a Star [1992, Chameleon]

Uncle Tupelo [1990–1994]

• No Depression [1990, Columbia/Legacy], B+
• Still Feel Gone [1991, Rockville]
• March 16–20, 1992 [1992, Rockville]
• Anodyne [1993, Rhino/Sire], U

Untamed Youth

• Untamed Melodies [1996, Norton]

Unwound [1991– ]

• The Future of What [1995, Kill Rock Stars]

Usher (1979– )

• My Way [1997, LaFace]

Utah Saints [1991– ]

• Utah Saints [1992, London], A–

Uz Jsme Doma

• Hollyw