The Birth of Alternative Vol. 1

The Birth of Alternative Vol. 1 is a compilation album released in 1998, from Rhino's Flashback Records.

The Birth of Alternative Vol. 1
Compilation album by Various artists
Released	October 10, 2003
Genre	Alternative/Grunge
Label	Flashback Records
Various artists chronology
The Birth of Alternative Vol. 1 (2003) The Birth of Alternative Vol. 2 (2003)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	link

Track listing

1. "Blew" by Nirvana (from Bleach)
2. "Love or Confusion" by Screaming Trees (from Sub Pop 200)
3. "Indian Summer" by Beat Happening (from Jamboree)
4. "Truly" by Hazel (from Toreador of Love)
5. "Turn on the Water" by The Afghan Whigs (from Congregation)
6. "You Got It" by Mudhoney (from Mudhoney)
7. "Where Did You Sleep Last Night?" by Mark Lanegan (from The Winding Sheet)
8. "Ritual Device" by Tad (from God's Balls)
9. "Love Buzz" by Nirvana (from Blew (EP))
10. "Dicknail" by Hole