- Nevermind by Nirvana (1991)
- Loveless by My Bloody Valentine (1991)
- OK Computer by Radiohead (1997)
- Kid A by Radiohead (2000)
- The Bends by Radiohead (1995)
- Siamese Dream by The Smashing Pumpkins (1993)
- Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness by The Smashing Pumpkins (1995)
- Automatic for the People by R.E.M. (1992)
- Murmur by R.E.M. (1983)
- Disintegration by The Cure (1989)
- Faith by The Cure (1981)
- Pornography by The Cure (1982)
- Unknown Pleasures by Joy Division (1979)
- Closer by Joy Division (1980)
- The Stone Roses by The Stone Roses (1989)
- Doolittle by Pixies (1989)
- Surfer Rosa by Pixies (1988)
- The Pixies by Pixies (1987)
- The Velvet Underground & Nico by The Velvet Underground & Nico (1967)
- White Light/White Heat by The Velvet Underground (1968)
Many other great alternative rock albums could be included on this list, but these are some of the most critically acclaimed and influential albums in the genre.