10 Essential Alternative Music Albums Music Blogs by 957thespin - August 30, 20240 From the gritty, raw energy of its early days to the eclectic sounds that shape its current landscape, alternative music has produced a slew of albums that have become touchstones for both fans and critics alike. Let’s dive right in. 1. Doolittle- Pixies (1989) Doolittle, released in 1989, expanded upon the Pixies’ previous album, Surfer Rosa, exploring an alternative rock sound. The studio album features 15 songs and is 38 minutes long. One standout song from the album is “Hey.” “Hey” is featured in many movie soundtracks including The Suicide Squad (2021) and Fear Street Part One: 1994. 2. Nevermind- Nirvana (1991) Nevermind, released in 1991, is consistently in the running for being one of the best albums of all time. Apple Music recently