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 Jeffrey Lewis & The JunkyardGreat, based on reviews by 8 critics
Release date: May 19, 2009
Genre: Alternative
- 90
By StingFantastic, based on reviews by 2 critics
Release date: Sep 27, 2011
Genre: Adult Contemporary
- 62
By StingSatisfactory, based on reviews by 4 critics
Release date: Nov 11, 2016
Genre: Adult Contemporary
- 50
By Mary J. BligeAverage, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Oct 15, 2013
Genre: Adult Contemporary
- 83
By RadioheadExcellent, based on reviews by 24 critics
Release date: May 8, 2016
Genre: Alternative
- 80
By Katie MeluaExcellent, based on reviews by 2 critics
Release date: Oct 16, 2020
Genre: Adult Alternative Pop/Rock
- 80
By Josh GrobanExcellent, based on reviews by 2 critics
Release date: Feb 5, 2013
Genre: Adult Contemporary
- 77
By Willie NileGreat, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Jun 25, 2013
Genre: Adult Alternative
- 70
By James TaylorVery Good, based on a review by 1 critic
Release date: Feb 28, 2020
Genre: Adult Contemporary
- 77
By Tift MerrittGreat, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Feb 26, 2008
Genre: Alternative
- 80
By Spencer.Excellent, based on a review by 1 critic
Release date: Sep 10, 2021
Genre: Alternative
- 60
By Various ArtistsSatisfactory, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Nov 18, 2014
Genre: Adult Contemporary
- 80
By Dave Matthews BandExcellent, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Sep 11, 2012
Genre: Adult Alternative Pop/Rock
- 79
By BeyoncéExcellent, based on reviews by 15 critics
Release date: Dec 13, 2013
Genre: Adult Alternative
- 65
By Sondre LercheFairly Good, based on reviews by 2 critics
Release date: Sep 4, 2012
Genre: Adult Alternative Pop/Rock
- 40
By The CorrsMediocre, based on a review by 1 critic
Release date: Jun 8, 2004
Genre: Adult Alternative
- 47
By Goo Goo DollsAverage, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: May 6, 2016
Genre: Adult Alternative Pop/Rock
- 80
By Andrew BirdExcellent, based on reviews by 16 critics
Release date: Mar 6, 2012
Genre: Adult Alternative Pop/Rock
- 90
By John MayerFantastic, based on a review by 1 critic
Release date: Sep 12, 2006
Genre: Adult Alternative
- 72
By John Doe & The SadiesVery Good, based on reviews by 4 critics
Release date: Apr 14, 2009
Genre: Alternative
- 74
By ThemselvesGreat, based on reviews by 2 critics
Release date: Oct 20, 2009
Genre: Alternative
- 80
By Dave Alvin & the Guilty WomenExcellent, based on a review by 1 critic
Release date: May 26, 2009
Genre: Alternative
- 80
By BjörkExcellent, based on reviews by 2 critics
Release date: Aug 23, 2005
Genre: Alternative
- 60
By StingSatisfactory, based on a review by 1 critic
Release date: Mar 19, 2021
Genre: Adult Contemporary
- 63
By Gift of GabFairly Good, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Nov 3, 2009
Genre: Alternative
- 80
By Haiku SalutExcellent, based on reviews by 6 critics
Release date: Jul 31, 2015
Genre: Alternative
- 71
By Field MusicVery Good, based on reviews by 8 critics
Release date: Feb 16, 2010
Genre: Alternative
- 65
By The Watson TwinsFairly Good, based on reviews by 2 critics
Release date: Jun 24, 2008
Genre: Alternative
- 80
By Dean McPheeExcellent, based on a review by 1 critic
Release date: Jan 12, 2018
Genre: Alternative
- 63
By Jack JohnsonFairly Good, based on reviews by 4 critics
Release date: Sep 17, 2013
Genre: Adult Alternative Pop/Rock
- 57
By Phil CollinsSatisfactory, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Sep 28, 2010
Genre: Adult Contemporary
- 63
By Grace Potter & the NocturnalsFairly Good, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Jun 8, 2010
Genre: Adult Alternative Pop/Rock
- 70
By DälekVery Good, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Jan 27, 2009
Genre: Alternative
- 60
By Rachael YamagataSatisfactory, based on a review by 1 critic
Release date: Jun 8, 2004
Genre: Adult Alternative
- 70
By Erin McKeownVery Good, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Oct 13, 2009
Genre: Alternative
- 75
By k.d. langGreat, based on reviews by 2 critics
Release date: Jul 27, 2004
Genre: Adult Alternative
- 79
By Josh GrobanExcellent, based on a review by 1 critic
Release date: Nov 15, 2010
Genre: Adult Contemporary
- 50
By Backstreet BoysAverage, based on reviews by 7 critics
Release date: Jul 30, 2013
Genre: Adult Contemporary
- 83
By James McMurtryExcellent, based on reviews by 2 critics
Release date: Apr 15, 2008
Genre: Alternative
- 71
By Q-TipVery Good, based on reviews by 5 critics
Release date: Sep 15, 2009
Genre: Alternative
- 52
By Kidz in the HallAcceptable, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Mar 9, 2010
Genre: Alternative
- 60
By Langhorne SlimSatisfactory, based on a review by 1 critic
Release date: Apr 29, 2008
Genre: Alternative
- 68
By Lucinda WilliamsVery Good, based on reviews by 5 critics
Release date: Oct 14, 2008
Genre: Alternative
- 71
By Tom JonesVery Good, based on reviews by 5 critics
Release date: Dec 4, 2015
Genre: Adult Contemporary
- 55
By Matthew MorrisonAcceptable, based on reviews by 5 critics
Release date: May 10, 2011
Genre: Adult Contemporary
- 50
By Rod StewartAverage, based on reviews by 4 critics
Release date: Oct 30, 2012
Genre: Adult Contemporary
- 78
By Justin Townes EarleGreat, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Mar 3, 2009
Genre: Alternative
- 70
By Angela DesveauxVery Good, based on reviews by 2 critics
Release date: Sep 9, 2008
Genre: Alternative
- 59
By The BoxmastersSatisfactory, based on reviews by 3 critics
Release date: Apr 21, 2009
Genre: Alternative
- 71
By MursVery Good, based on reviews by 5 critics
Release date: Sep 30, 2008
Genre: Alternative