2002: Albums Of The Year counterculture's most wanted
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Our Lady Peace : Gravity Columbia
#11
Outside of their native Canada, one of rock's best kept secrets. A great album from one of the most talented bands around today.
Hoobastank : Hoobastank Mercury
#12
The yanks got this is 2001, but we had to wait 'til this year. Hoobastank may not be offering anything new, but their Faith No More-influenced radio rock is hugely effective.
Avril Lavigne : Let Go RCA
#13
More hooks than Rocky vs Apollo, a great voice and an attitude that will take her all the way. Whether she's the real deal or just well styled, you can't argue with this.
Rotting Christ : Genesis Century Media
#14
Not for the faint of heart, but if you like your metal black then the explosive subject matter, explosive production and explosive performance on Genesis will leave you giddy.
Luke Slater : Alright On Top Mute
#15
It shouldn't work, but somehow it does. Slater's 80s influenced techno tips its hat to Kraftwerk, The Human League and Gary Numan, yet sounds wholly modern.
The Cooper Temple Clause : See This Through And Leave Morning
#16
Touted as the saviors of British rock earlier this year, See This Through And Leave is the sound of Primal Scream meeting Hawkwind, and a whole lot more besides.
Santana : Shaman Arista
#17
Continuing the career rejuvenation he started with his last album, the star-studded Shaman has Supernatural style.
Bella Morte : The Quiet Metropolis
#18
Black Celebration-era Depeche Mode via Cabaret Voltaire, Morrissey and the Voodoo Glow Skulls - an impossibly visionary alliance pitched firmy below the pop mainstream.
The Calling : Camino Palmero RCA
#19
From the same mould as Creed and Matchbox Twenty, Camino Palmero is full of fantastic radio-friendly tunes with a vocal to die for.
Queens Of The Stone Age : Songs For The Deaf Interscope Records
#20
Stoner rock gone mad or genius on a knife-edge? Probably both, but great solid craftsmanship whichever way you look at it.
