Top 100 Music Albums of the 1990s by meccalecca

This is the decade when a hell of a lot of people thought Limp Bizkit kicked ass. I'm happy to say, I wasn't one of them.

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• (Created: 03/19/2013 01:08).
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11. (12) 1

Loveless 

 My Bloody Valentine

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Submerged, drowning in an ocean, surrounded by the most beautiful lifeforms you've ever set eyes on. [First added to this chart: 03/19/2013]

Year of Release:

1991

Appears in:

2,109 charts

Rank Score:

33,812

Rank in 1991:

2

Rank in 1990s:

4

Overall Rank:

22

Average Rating:

 86 (2,408 votes)

Comments:

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12. (10) 2

I Could Live In Hope 

 Low

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Solitary confinement closes you off from the dangers of the outside, but once left alone it's impossible to ignore the dangers of your own self. [First added to this chart: 03/19/2013]

Year of Release:

1994

Appears in:

250 charts

Rank Score:

1,723

Rank in 1994:

32

Rank in 1990s:

201

Overall Rank:

1,033

Average Rating:

 77 (294 votes)

Comments:

21

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Red House Painters (Bridge) 

 Red House Painters

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The steep climb out of a bottomless pit of despair. [First added to this chart: 11/12/2013]

Year of Release:

1993

Appears in:

64 charts

Rank Score:

152

Rank in 1993:

142

Rank in 1990s:

1,362

Overall Rank:

8,102

Average Rating:

 74 (79 votes)

Comments:

3

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Gentlemen 

 The Afghan Whigs

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In the rear view window, a seedy motel room, an empty pack of cigarettes, and the remnants of what once may have classified as love. [First added to this chart: 03/19/2013]

Year of Release:

1993

Appears in:

214 charts

Rank Score:

1,336

Rank in 1993:

22

Rank in 1990s:

241

Overall Rank:

1,310

Average Rating:

 77 (258 votes)

Comments:

9

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In The Aeroplane Over The Sea 

 Neutral Milk Hotel

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At the religious retreat, a small group entertains a seance that results in a deep spiritual awakening. [First added to this chart: 03/19/2013]

Year of Release:

1998

Appears in:

2,379 charts

Rank Score:

39,525

Rank in 1998:

1

Rank in 1990s:

3

Overall Rank:

16

Average Rating:

 87 (2,868 votes)

Comments:

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16. (18) 2

Souvlaki 

 Slowdive

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In your last gasping breath, elegantly profess your love. [First added to this chart: 03/19/2013]

Year of Release:

1993

Appears in:

883 charts

Rank Score:

12,311

Rank in 1993:

4

Rank in 1990s:

22

Overall Rank:

116

Average Rating:

 85 (977 votes)

Comments:

76

17. (16) 1

The Gasoline Age 

 East River Pipe

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Observing the fascinating day to day life of of the troubled lower class. [First added to this chart: 03/19/2013]

Year of Release:

1999

Appears in:

17 charts

Rank Score:

84

Rank in 1999:

227

Rank in 1990s:

2,278

Overall Rank:

13,568

Average Rating:

 72 (24 votes)

Comments:

1

18. (19) 1

Homogenic 

 Björk

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Found during an Intergalactic space mission, she spoke in a language both familiar and foreign. [First added to this chart: 03/19/2013]

Year of Release:

1997

Appears in:

1,080 charts

Rank Score:

13,824

Rank in 1997:

2

Rank in 1990s:

17

Overall Rank:

93

Average Rating:

 84 (1,348 votes)

Comments:

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19. (20) 1

Angel Dust 

 Faith No More

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They’re all mocking you, pointing and laughing while you implode. [First added to this chart: 03/19/2013]

Year of Release:

1992

Appears in:

429 charts

Rank Score:

3,362

Rank in 1992:

7

Rank in 1990s:

95

Overall Rank:

538

Average Rating:

 78 (610 votes)

Comments:

34

20. (17) 3

The Low End Theory 

 A Tribe Called Quest

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[First added to this chart: 01/25/2020]

Year of Release:

1991

Appears in:

962 charts

Rank Score:

11,007

Rank in 1991:

6

Rank in 1990s:

29

Overall Rank:

138

Average Rating:

 85 (1,100 votes)

Comments:

65

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Top 100 Music Albums of the 1990s composition

Year	Albums	%
1990	9	9%
1991	10	10%
1992	8	8%
1993	12	12%
1994	10	10%
1995	10	10%
1996	7	7%
1997	10	10%
1998	10	10%
1999	14	14%

Artist	Albums	%
Red House Painters	4	4%
Björk	3	3%
Mr. Bungle	3	3%
A Tribe Called Quest	3	3%
Blur	2	2%
Nirvana	2	2%
Spiritualized	2	2%
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Country	Albums	%
	66	66%
	25	25%
	4	4%
	3	3%
	2	2%

Top 100 Music Albums of the 1990s chart changes

Biggest climbers
Up 4 from 26th to 22nd The Bends by Radiohead
Up 2 from 18th to 16th Souvlaki by Slowdive
Up 2 from 11th to 9th Heaven Or Las Vegas by Cocteau Twins

Biggest fallers
Down 3 from 17th to 20th The Low End Theory by A Tribe Called Quest
Down 3 from 25th to 28th Bossanova by Pixies
Down 2 from 3rd to 5th Ladies And Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space by Spiritualized

New entries
I Hear A New World: An Outer Space Music Fantasy by Joe Meek & The Blue Men

Leavers
Chainsaw Kittens by Chainsaw Kittens

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95/100	02/09/2019 11:12	ForegroundNoise	475	87/100
100/100	02/08/2019 21:30	carpents	49	93/100
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100/100	02/08/2019 16:02	Rhyner	1,382	99/100

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From ForegroundNoise 02/09/2019 11:13

Seriously good 90s chart; lots of great variety that doesn't get too bogged down in the genres from that decade which haven't aged well, plus your write-ups are often beautiful! Well done!!

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From imimesis 02/08/2019 20:44

Good and interesting list. Thanks for sharing!

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From Granny-Smith 02/08/2019 12:20

Great Chart, thank you.

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From dihansse 01/04/2016 18:26

I love a lot of albums in this list and of course also your witty comments. I think I need to check out mr bungle

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From louisjwyatt 03/22/2015 16:24

@meccalecca Fair enough sir, fair enough

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From meccalecca 03/18/2015 21:30

@louisjwyatt Fair enough question. I do love 90s Sonic Youth. Just not quite enough for Goo or one of the other classics to crack this 100. However 80s Sonic Youth has a fine place on that decade chart.

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From louisjwyatt 03/18/2015 20:58

So many albums I've tried listening to and couldn't get into. You might just have sparked my re-interest in them! My only qualm: where's Sonic Youth man?

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From sssvnnn 03/18/2015 19:22

Thats a good Chart and i like the personal descriptions.

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From Ollie 03/18/2015 16:13

BEA-utiful

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From NeverHuman 03/18/2015 12:49

Good list. I like the way you described a lot of these albums, especially ok computer and in the aeroplanes over the sea.

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