Top 100 Music Albums of the 1990s by 
Mother Nature's Son 
My favourite albums of the 1990s.
- Chart updated: 02/06/2020 23:45
- (Created: 09/01/2013 20:01).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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Definitely out there somwhere. Yes, you may think the album cover is an eyesore, but I find it to be somewhat descriptive of the music. Quite trippy, colourful and flourishing with weird living creatures!
Favourite tracks: "The Girl with the Sun in Her Head" & "The Box (Part 1)" [First added to this chart: 03/29/2016]
Favourite tracks: "The Girl with the Sun in Her Head" & "The Box (Part 1)" [First added to this chart: 03/29/2016]
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1996
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421
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Timeless fusion of drum 'n' bass and ambient. A state of mind that is as mesmerizing as it is otherworldly!
Favourite tracks: "Timeless" & "State of Mind" [First added to this chart: 11/11/2013]
Favourite tracks: "Timeless" & "State of Mind" [First added to this chart: 11/11/2013]
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Music from a different era from today (well, the 90s)! The first time you hear these pseudo-latin gregorian chants mixed with electronics and occasionally even electric guitar, it sounds pretty silly, especially on "Ameno". Do give it more than one chance, you'll in no time hum along these medieval yet modern-sounding tunes. In other words, oddly addictive!
Favourite tracks: "Ameno" & "Mother" [First added to this chart: 10/04/2017]
Favourite tracks: "Ameno" & "Mother" [First added to this chart: 10/04/2017]
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The perfect tribute to British music covering a wide range of genres and styles. Quite silly, but that's its charm. Especially love those uncool "circus interludes"!
Favourite tracks: "Girls & Boys", "Parklife" & "To the End" [First added to this chart: 09/12/2013]
Favourite tracks: "Girls & Boys", "Parklife" & "To the End" [First added to this chart: 09/12/2013]
Year of Release:
1994
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7,904
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Second selection of ambient works by Aphex Twin. Stylistically much closer to actual ambient music and a whole lot eerier than its euphoric, relatively danceable big brother. James himself has stated that the album is inspired by lucid dreams which definitely makes sense. A dreamworld, but not always one you're comfortable with!
Favourite tracks: "Hankie", "Grass", "Tree" & "Match Sticks" [First added to this chart: 04/13/2014]
Favourite tracks: "Hankie", "Grass", "Tree" & "Match Sticks" [First added to this chart: 04/13/2014]
Year of Release:
1994
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2,262
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When your heart feels so bad, just push play and this sample-heavy electronica album as fine as porcelain and as sweet as honey will rescue you in your weakness. Smooth and soulful!
Favourite tracks: "Porcelain" & "Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad?" [First added to this chart: 07/07/2014]
Favourite tracks: "Porcelain" & "Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad?" [First added to this chart: 07/07/2014]
Year of Release:
1999
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3,479
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Constance Demby simply creates some of the most heartfelt new age that exists on this planet. A title such as "Cry of the Heart" does not exaggerate in the slightest!
Favourite tracks: "Ocean Without Shores" & "Cry of the Heart" [First added to this chart: 05/11/2017]
Favourite tracks: "Ocean Without Shores" & "Cry of the Heart" [First added to this chart: 05/11/2017]
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Melancholy and infinite sadness. The Smashing Pumpkin's astounding odyssey will take you through the whole spectrum of unpleasant emotions ranging from mellow sadness to terrifying anger! The length, its circular conceptual nature and all may seem forced, but the fact remains that there's an overwhelming amount of quality music here.
Favourite tracks: "Tonight, Tonight", "Here Is No Why", "Galapogos" & "Beautiful" [First added to this chart: 02/05/2014]
Favourite tracks: "Tonight, Tonight", "Here Is No Why", "Galapogos" & "Beautiful" [First added to this chart: 02/05/2014]
Year of Release:
1995
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15,964
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Ready for drowning? This Manic Street Preachers album will wash over you like an everlasting tsunami with its melancholy and tenderness. Probably the most lofty collection of songs you get from these guys!
Favourite tracks: "The Everlasting", "If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next" & "You Stole the Sun from My Heart" [First added to this chart: 05/11/2014]
Favourite tracks: "The Everlasting", "If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next" & "You Stole the Sun from My Heart" [First added to this chart: 05/11/2014]
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1998
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More musical honey from Mariah Carey. She's still as innocent as a butterfly, but spreads her wings musically by adding new fresh R&B influences, something that would get a bit out of hand on subsequent albums. Close your eyes and listen to another piece of beauty by Mariah Carey!
Favourite tracks: "Butterfly" & "Close My Eyes" [First added to this chart: 12/05/2013]
Favourite tracks: "Butterfly" & "Close My Eyes" [First added to this chart: 12/05/2013]
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Top 100 Music Albums of the 1990s composition
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| 1990 | 6 | 6% | |
| 1991 | 10 | 10% | |
| 1992 | 7 | 7% | |
| 1993 | 7 | 7% | |
| 1994 | 14 | 14% | |
| 1995 | 14 | 14% | |
| 1996 | 11 | 11% | |
| 1997 | 13 | 13% | |
| 1998 | 9 | 9% | |
| 1999 | 9 | 9% |
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| Mariah Carey | 5 | 5% | |
| Aphex Twin | 4 | 4% | |
| Alice In Chains | 3 | 3% | |
| The Future Sound Of London | 3 | 3% | |
| Slowdive | 3 | 3% | |
| The Smashing Pumpkins | 3 | 3% | |
| Orbital | 3 | 3% | |
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54 | 54% | |
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| 95/100 | 07/21/2016 14:53 |  buzzdainer | | 90/100 |
| 80/100 | 07/01/2016 08:41 |  Leonard | | 88/100 |
| 90/100 | 08/01/2014 17:31 | pannkakesangen | | 74/100 |
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From buzzdainer 07/21/2016 14:57
buzzdainer 07/21/2016 14:57
A fascinating chart--full of surprises. Ok Computer, Grace, Nevermind, and The Bends are all fantastic albums deserving of their positions here. I've never listened to The Good Life, nor am I familiar with many Danish artists generally, so that's one I'm going to try out to expand my musical horizons. Thanks for sharing this list!
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From Leonard 07/01/2016 08:41
Leonard 07/01/2016 08:41
15 Points malus for Mariah Carey
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From pannkakesangen 08/01/2014 17:31
awesome!!!
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From chris lancaster 04/16/2014 00:43
Great chart. I like the way you've nailed your appreciation of Mariah Carey to the mast and put it out there, with her albums rubbing shoulders with more established classics. Kudos for making this chart a celebration of what you enjoy.
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pa 04/13/2014 18:02
pa 04/13/2014 18:02
nice notes for "use your illusion" and "holy bible",
really good chart but..what about the last two ??
:-)
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