Alternative Music Reviews
Music Critic's Alternative section includes smooth adult pop and rock and contemporary music. With a broader more diverse playlist, these albums are often from artists on the brink of reaching a mainstream audience. You might also want to check out our Rock section.
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By Lucinda WilliamsVery Good, based on reviews by 5 critics
Release date: Oct 14, 2008
Genre: Alternative
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By Rod StewartVery Good, based on reviews by 7 critics
Release date: May 7, 2013
Genre: Adult Contemporary
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By Sondre LercheFairly Good, based on reviews by 2 critics
Release date: Sep 4, 2012
Genre: Adult Alternative Pop/Rock
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By Kelly ClarksonFairly Good, based on reviews by 4 critics
Release date: Oct 29, 2013
Genre: Adult Contemporary
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By Katie MeluaFairly Good, based on reviews by 4 critics
Release date: Aug 3, 2010
Genre: Adult Alternative Pop/Rock
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By The Watson TwinsFairly Good, based on reviews by 2 critics
Release date: Jun 24, 2008
Genre: Alternative
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By Gift of GabFairly Good, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Nov 3, 2009
Genre: Alternative
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By Grace Potter & the NocturnalsFairly Good, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Jun 8, 2010
Genre: Adult Alternative Pop/Rock
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By Jack JohnsonFairly Good, based on reviews by 4 critics
Release date: Sep 17, 2013
Genre: Adult Alternative Pop/Rock
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By David GraySatisfactory, based on reviews by 5 critics
Release date: Jun 17, 2014
Genre: Adult Alternative Pop/Rock
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By StingSatisfactory, based on reviews by 4 critics
Release date: Nov 11, 2016
Genre: Adult Contemporary
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By Brendan BensonSatisfactory, based on reviews by 8 critics
Release date: Apr 24, 2012
Genre: Adult Alternative Pop/Rock
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By Langhorne SlimSatisfactory, based on a review by 1 critic
Release date: Apr 29, 2008
Genre: Alternative
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By Beastie BoysSatisfactory, based on a review by 1 critic
Release date: Jun 15, 2004
Genre: Alternative
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By Rachael YamagataSatisfactory, based on a review by 1 critic
Release date: Jun 8, 2004
Genre: Adult Alternative
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By Joss StoneSatisfactory, based on a review by 1 critic
Release date: Sep 16, 2003
Genre: Adult Alternative
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By StingSatisfactory, based on a review by 1 critic
Release date: Mar 19, 2021
Genre: Adult Contemporary
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By Sara BareillesSatisfactory, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Jul 16, 2013
Genre: Adult Contemporary
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By Various ArtistsSatisfactory, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Nov 18, 2014
Genre: Adult Contemporary
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By The BoxmastersSatisfactory, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Apr 21, 2009
Genre: Alternative
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By GarbageSatisfactory, based on reviews by 15 critics
Release date: May 22, 2012
Genre: Adult Alternative Pop/Rock
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By Phil CollinsSatisfactory, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Sep 28, 2010
Genre: Adult Contemporary
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By Matthew MorrisonAcceptable, based on reviews by 5 critics
Release date: May 10, 2011
Genre: Adult Contemporary
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By Justin Townes EarleAcceptable, based on reviews by 2 critics
Release date: Mar 25, 2008
Genre: Alternative
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By Kidz in the HallAcceptable, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Mar 9, 2010
Genre: Alternative
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By Rod StewartAverage, based on reviews by 4 critics
Release date: Oct 30, 2012
Genre: Adult Contemporary
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By Backstreet BoysAverage, based on reviews by 7 critics
Release date: Jul 30, 2013
Genre: Adult Contemporary
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By SalivaAverage, based on a review by 1 critic
Release date: Aug 17, 2004
Genre: Alternative
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By Cypress HillAverage, based on reviews by 2 critics
Release date: Mar 23, 2004
Genre: Alternative
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By Mary J. BligeAverage, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Oct 15, 2013
Genre: Adult Contemporary
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By Goo Goo DollsAverage, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: May 6, 2016
Genre: Adult Alternative Pop/Rock
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By MadnessMediocre, based on a review by 1 critic
Release date: Aug 16, 2005
Genre: Alternative
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By The CorrsMediocre, based on a review by 1 critic
Release date: Jun 8, 2004
Genre: Adult Alternative