Forgotten Albums

In the 90’s, I managed to listen to a lot of music from across decades and geographic regions. Who can say why some albums succeed, others succeed less and others fail utterly within certain geographies or demographics? Was it market pressure, the structure of compensation to radio stations in that era, or the towering influence of an ever-more youth- and commerce-oriented MTV? I don’t know.

But there are a few albums that, every time I get into a serious discussion with someone who loves music, I find myself defending, talking up, and decrying that it was “missed” by popular culture. Here are a few of them.

Frente "Shape"

Catatonia "Equally Cursed and Blessed"

Elastica: "Elastica"

Marcy Playground: "Shapeshifter"

The Cardigans: "Gran Turismo"