Check Out These Six Classic '90s Great Indie Rock Compilation Albums You Need to Hear
The '90s were a decade of musical rebellion, where indie rock bands emerged from the shadows, challenging the mainstream and defining a generation. It was a time when grunge, punk, alternative, and indie rock ruled the underground scene, and compilation albums were the best way to experience these raw, untamed sounds. Whether you were a skate kid, a club-goer, or just someone who craved real, unpolished rock, these compilations became essential to understanding the heart of the '90s underground.
Here are six iconic '90s influencial indie rock compilation albums that every true rock lover should check out.
A Dozen Alternatives
Released: 1994
Edge Of Illusion – Abusado
Balahibumpooza – Time Space Warp
Annointed Cherubs – Tabinging Buhay
Tribal Fish – Istap The La La
Half Life Half Death – Kapit Tuko
Shampoo Ni Lola – Tablado Ka
Leowai – Lamay
Aftermath – Black Pasig
Drone – Pekeng Lacoste
Bag'iw – Baguio
Backdraft – Anak Ng Gabi
Ang Grupong Pendong – Nasaan Na
A Dozen Alternatives 2
Released: 1995
The Shaft – Magpakailanman
Local Ground – Barumbadong Tsuper
Sober – Laming Buhay
Red Vision – Nagigipit
Bite The Bullet – Pudong
Death After Birth – Kalawan, Lungkot, At Pagdurusa
Hubris – Wala
Zeta Zone – Liham Patiwakal
Nuno Sa Punso – Payo
Sawaliw – Gamahan
Soundcrisis – Lupig
Bangungot Ni Juan– Biktima

Filipino Alternative Collection
Released: 1995
Dominus Cross – Karahasan
Zexa – Ngising Kabayo
Manang Damo – Putang Ina
Dead Nails – Bogsa
Brimstone In Fire – Skeptic
Re-Animator – Sigarilyo Ni Pepe
The End – Utol Ng Kabarkada Ko
Bite The Bullet – Wala Sa Isip
Sphinx – Bahala Ka Na
Lamat – Lakbay Diwa

Filipino Alternative Collection 2
Released: 1995
Muskee Pops–Mekaniko
Canis Lupus – Ano
D'Wala – Pagkain Ng Kabayo
P.I.M.S.O.A.B.– Sistemang Bulok
Kabaong Ni Kamatayan – Bakas Ng Karimlan
Gzibex– Paradoha
Hubris – Anghel Ng Kadiliman
Native Scion – Kababalaghan
Madfish – Ang Kapal Ng Mukha Mo
String Beans – Diskarteng Mando

The Tone Def Collection: Volume 1
Released: 2004
Wolfgang – Halik Ni Hudas
Erectus – Taffic Na Naman
Orient Pearl – Kasalanan
Gypsy Grind– Kabanda
Warlock – Padre Damaso
Anibughaw – Flower God
Gnash – Runnin’
Dahong Palay– Kapatiran Ng Bakal At Apoy
Mariya's Mistress– Panaginip
Wuds– Yaman Ng Mundo
Snowblind – Sa Ihip Ng Hangin
Philippine Violators – Sandali
The Tone Def Collection: Volume 2
Released: 2004
Orient Pearl–Babaeng Sorbetes
Erectus – Nakagapos
Gnash–Tigas Ng Ulo
Diwata – Bayan Ni Juan
The End – Drayb My BM
Philippine Violators – We Take It Along
Anibughaw – Ballad For Mary Jane
Gypsy Grind – Ermitanio
Wuds – Radio Friendly
Kindred Spirits – Utang
Dahong Palay – Angel Of Mercy
Wolfgang – Arise
The Ton Def Collection (released in 2004) is a compilation that takes you back to the golden era of '90s underground rock, even though it dropped in the early 2000s. While the album itself was released post-‘90s, the tracks it features are deeply rooted in the raw, unfiltered sound of the '90s music scene.
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