Grunge Albums

Soundgarden's sixth album, out on 13 November 2012: their first studio album in sixteen years, and a number-five debut on the Billboard 200.

Soundgarden's fifth album, out on 21 May 1996: sixteen songs the band produced themselves, and a number two on the Billboard 200.

Soundgarden's fourth album, released in 1994. It entered the Billboard 200 at number one, and "Black Hole Sun" and "Spoonman" both won Grammy Awards.

Alice in Chains' second album, out on 29 September 1992. Dave Jerden produced it as he had the debut, and it is the last record made by the four original members.

Nirvana's second album, released by DGC on 24 September 1991. It is the first record with drummer Dave Grohl, and Butch Vig produced it.

Pearl Jam's debut, released by Epic on 27 August 1991. It was recorded at London Bridge Studios in Seattle with Rick Parashar.

Soundgarden's third album, released in 1991. It is the first with bassist Ben Shepherd, built on alternative tunings and odd metres, and it was the band's first record to chart high in the United States.

Alice in Chains' debut, released by Columbia in 1990. It was the first grunge album certified gold by the RIAA, reached number 42 on the Billboard 200 and has since gone triple platinum.

Soundgarden's second album, out on 5 September 1989: their first on a major label, and the last with founding bassist Hiro Yamamoto.

Soundgarden's debut album, out on 31 October 1988: their only record for SST, later nominated for the Grammy for Best Metal Performance.