On the latest episode of the “History of Alternative” podcast, Jon Manley and James VanOsdol revealed their 10 favorite alternative albums of the 90s. For reference:

Jon Manley
1. Pearl Jam “Ten”
2. Nirvana “Nevermind”
3. Smashing Pumpkins “Siamese Dream”
4. Outkast “Aquemini”
5. Beck “Odelay”
6. Nine Inch Nails “The Downward Spiral” / Weezer “Blue Album”
7. Dr. Dre “The Chronic”
8. Radiohead “The Bends”
9. Oasis “(What’s the Story) Morning Glory”
10. Hum “You’d Prefer An Astronaut”

James VanOsdol
1. P.J. Harvey “To Bring You My Love”
2. Sugar “Copper Blue”
3. Afghan Whigs “Gentlemen”
4. Smoking Popes “Destination Failure”
5. Blur “Parklife”
6. The Jesus Lizard “Goat”
7. Portishead “Dummy”
8. Nine Inch Nails “The Fragile”
9. Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds “Let Love In”
10. Rob Zombie “Hellbilly Deluxe”

Listen to their album discussions and dissections in the new episode:

And check out previous episodes here!