10 Best Alternative Albums Of The 1990's
5. Pinkerton - Weezer
When Weezer's self titled debut came out in 1994, it was a ray of sunshine that was sorely needed after Kurt Cobain's passing. The record catapulted the band to superstardom, but there was one problem: not all of them liked being famous.
After two years on the road, Pinkerton was the band's sophomore release and was almost universally panned by critics. However, this record is probably the single greatest artistic statement the band ever made. Frontman Rivers Cuomo's spiral into his own head as he came to terms with his rock star status is an emotional yet unsettling listen. Instead of having bright and happy tunes, this record was the power-pop equivalent of an existential nightmare.
Aside from a few questionable lyrics, this record can be incredibly poignant like on the unrequited love in "Pink Triangle" and the nostalgic look back on "The Good Life." By the time people were coming around on this record, the band had already broken up and washed their hands of the project. Even if its author doesn't hold it in high esteem, Pinkerton is still one of the most honest albums that has come out of the entire rock canon.