Some of the best rock and alternative albums of all time were released in 1989. From the Beastie Boys to Queen, these 14 albums will be celebrating the big 3-0 this year.
The Cult – ‘Sonic Temple’ (April 10)
Pixies – ‘Doolittle’ (April 18)
Tom Petty – ‘Full Moon Fever’ (April 24)
The Cure – ‘Disintegration’ (May 2)
The Stone Roses – ‘The Stone Roses’ (May 2)
Queen – ‘The Miracle’ (May 22)
Nirvana – ‘Bleach’ (June 15)
Faith No More – ‘The Real Thing’ (June 20)
The B-52’s – ‘Cosmic Thing’ (June 27)
Beastie Boys – ‘Paul’s Boutique’ (July 25)
Red Hot Chili Peppers – ‘Mother’s Milk’ (August 16)
Motley Crue – ‘Dr. Feelgood’ (September 1)
Soundgarden – ‘Louder Than Love’ (September 5)
Nine Inch Nails – ‘Pretty Hate Machine’ (October 20)
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