The Proxys

There was a time when REM was the biggest Indie/College band in the world.  So widely respected and coveted by those who “got it”.  Years later and Automatic for the People still stands as one of the most prolific albums…

In all honesty, Radiohead should have more than one album on this list.  The Bends, OK Computer and even In Rainbows are worthy mentions that barely squeaked off this list.  The reason Kid A is on here is not that…

The follow up to Ten, Pearl Jam’s VS is a focus, driving album with some of Pearl Jam’s best songs.  Shedding the airy floaty sound of Ten, VS is full of driving upbeat songs with clear rhythm guitars.  With the…

Perhaps not as radio friendly as their sophmore outing “Nevermind” In Utero represents the epitome of Kurt Cobain’s song writing.  Gripped by drug abuse and depression, In Utero is an unhinged exploration Cobain’s dark side.  Pushing his followers with songs…

Interpol’s sophomore album is crammed with sing along hit after hit.  Borrowing heavily from earlier acts such as Joy Division and The Cure, Interpol raised the bar for Indie artists by releasing a series of modern classics and Antics is…

Angel Dust represents the perfection of Faith No More’s frontier sound.  The follow up to “The Real Thing” is a perfect mix of rap and classic metal with a mix of prog.  In many ways, Faith No More are accredited…

Way ahead of their time, The Cure was a pioneering band responsible for rock sub genres such as Gloom or Emo Rock.  Led by the iconic Robert Smith, Disintegration is a heavy album with deep subject matters, layered haunting guitars…

August and Everything After was released during the prime reign of 90s grunge.  Consisting of folky sound songs, using acoustic guitars and pianos, August and Everything After stood as a polar opposite to the heavier sound of Nirvana, STP and…

Comfort Eagle is a great example of Cake’s unique layered sound. With excellent use of horns and never ending guitar licks, Comfort Eagle demands your attention and doesn’t let go.  The album includes some of Cake’s biggest hits including “Opera…