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Music reviews for alternative rock

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    Demon Days
    Lives up to high expectations; not for kids.
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    14
     
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    By Gorillaz
    (Music, 2005)
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    Mezmerize
    Political, explicit, and absurdist.
    AGE
    17
     
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    By System of a Down
    (Music, 2005)
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    From Under the Cork Tree
    Pleasant, accessible rock & roll.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Fall Out Boy
    (Music, 2005)
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    Pressure Chief
    Quirky, satisfying songwriting.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Cake
    (Music, 2004)
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    A Ghost Is Born

    Unorthodox CD for thoughtful teens.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Wilco
    (Music, 2004)
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    Good News For People Who Love Bad News
    Passionate posturing requires perspective.
    AGE
    15
     
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    By Modest Mouse
    (Music, 2004)
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    A Crow Left of the Murder
    Excellent playing, singing, and songwriting.
    AGE
    14
     
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    By Incubus
    (Music, 2004)
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    Love Is Hell, Part 2
    Exquisite, darkly poetic songs.
    AGE
    14
     
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    By Ryan Adams
    (Music, 2003)
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    Hail to the Thief
    Intense songs for teens to ponder; not for kids.
    AGE
    15
     
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    By Radiohead
    (Music, 2003)
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    The Colour and the Shape
    Great guitar-heavy CD in Rock Band 2.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Foo Fighters
    (Music, 1997)
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    Odelay

    Inventive alternative album breaks down musical boundaries.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Beck
    (Music, 1996)
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    Nevermind

    Grunge breakthrough delivers massive guitars and angst.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Nirvana
    (Music, 1991)
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    Ten

    Smash debut fuses classic rock with aggressive grunge.
    AGE
    14
     
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    By Pearl Jam
    (Music, 1991)
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    Nothing's Shocking
    Classic alt-rock heavier than you might remember.
    AGE
    15
     
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    By Jane's Addiction
    (Music, 1988)
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    The Joshua Tree

    Post-punk stars deliver soul-searching anthems.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By U2
    (Music, 1987)
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    Little Creatures

    Art-punk pioneers score with catchy pop album.
    AGE
    11
     
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    By Talking Heads
    (Music, 1985)