AllMusic 20: Alternative/Indie Rock 1992-2012

As we celebrate our 20th year, the editors trace the evolution of several genres and styles. Here is a list of their favorite and most notable alternative and indie rock albums released since 1992, featuring links to our new and improved album pages.

Pavement – Slanted and Enchanted (1992)
Nirvana - In Utero (1993)
Liz Phair - Exile in Guyville (1993)
PJ Harvey - Rid of Me (1993)
Portishead – Dummy (1994)
Pulp – Different Class (1995)
Stereolab – Emperor Tomato Ketchup (1996)
Beck – Odelay (1996)
Belle and Sebastian – If You’re Feeling Sinister (1996)
Björk – Homogenic (1997)
Radiohead - OK Computer (1997)
The Flaming Lips - The Soft Bulletin (1999)
The Shins – Oh, Inverted World (2001)
The Strokes – Is This It (2001)
The White Stripes – Elephant (2003)
Arcade Fire – Funeral (2004)
LCD Soundsystem – Sound of Silver (2007)
TV on the Radio - Dear Science (2008)
Animal Collective - Merriweather Post Pavilion (2009)
The xx – xx (2009)