Sixteen Stone
Released: 1994

Sixteen Stone

by Bush

The 3670th greatest album of all time

Sixteen Stone is Bush's 1994 debut studio album, rooted in grunge and post-grunge with heavy, riff-driven guitars and melodic, radio-oriented choruses. Gavin Rossdale's rough-edged vocals sit over layered guitar textures and quiet-to-loud dynamics, producing a sound that references Seattle grunge while favoring cleaner production and accessible hooks. The album played a notable role in shaping a British take on the 1990s post-grunge alternative rock sound.