Five Underrated Albums: 1988
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Polished production and chart success defined much of the musical landscape in 1988, but a quieter shift was underway in the underground and on college radio. The sounds that would define the next decade – louder, more unpredictable, and less concerned with convention – were starting to emerge. Many of those changes weren’t happening on the mainstream charts, but records like these: albums that challenged expectations, blurred genres, and took creative risks that didn’t always translate commercially. Over time, though, their importance has become undeniable, revealing a pivotal moment when alternative music was finding its voice.
