Unless it's Nirvana, it's no easy task choosing the best albums from the biggest alternative rock bands of all time. READ MORE: 21 Underrated 1990s Albums Every Rock Fan Should Own on Vinyl"Alternative rock" became a catch-all for the quickly evolving sound of rock music. Here is a look back at the best work from 11 legendary alternative rock bands. Intense, sweet and a tad bluesy at times, White Blood Cells is the White Stripes' most cohesive album and may be the best among anything put out by Jack White. The 1990s were certainly massive years in the world of alternative rock.