Top 18 Music Albums of 1990
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My favourite albums of 1990.
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The voice of Enigma is interesting and chilled out. The mix of genres is somewhat confused, but adds to the enjoyability. A lot of spiritual-sounding new age synths with groovy electronic rhythms and French whispers (!) going on at the same!

Favourite tracks: "Principles of Lust" & "Back to the Rivers of Belief"
[First added to this chart: 08/04/2016]
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1990
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528
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More colourful and urban than The Stone Roses' debut, and probably the last remarkable "Madchester" album. "Step On" is a great cover version or did they outright steal it? Either way, they improved it and that's all that matters. A great party album that never ceases to keep you going!

Favourite tracks: "Dennis and Lois" & "Step On"
[First added to this chart: 09/22/2013]
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1990
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1,632
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George Michael's pop appeal is still in play here, but he also introduces haunting tunes and soulful atmospheres. Listen without prejudice to this strong collection and be rewarded greatly!

Favourite tracks: "Freedom! '90" & "Mother's Pride"
[First added to this chart: 10/17/2013]
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1990
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995
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Alice in Chain's uneven debut. I've even recognized funk and glam metal in certain parts of the album just to exemplify its unfocused musical direction. Fortunately, the album also explores the for Alice in Chains more typical heavy metal sound. The songs that are good here are great and the epicness of "Man in the Box" can't be overstated!

Favourite tracks: "We Die Young" & "Man in the Box"
[First added to this chart: 09/22/2013]
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1990
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In a vapoury place called nowhere. Effortlessly cool, crashing noise with pretty harmonies and a sense of decay!

Favourite tracks: "Dreams Burn Down" & "Vapour Trail"
[First added to this chart: 07/10/2014]
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1990
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4,498
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Coming straight from the 80s, something easily recognizable when you hear the production, Mariah Carey presents for the first time her voice and her visions of love. Charmingly innocent and a little stuck in the decade that preceded this album, but a surprisingly nice sugar-coated debut that really shines in places.

Favourite tracks: "There's Got to Be a Way" & "All in Your Mind"
[First added to this chart: 04/18/2014]
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1990
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211
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Delicous cherry-coloured funk. You may think Las Vegas is a hell on Earth, but there's no way you can possibly reject this dreamy and heavenly album!

Favourite tracks: "Cherry-Coloured Funk" & "Heaven or Las Vegas"
[First added to this chart: 02/20/2016]
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1990
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Kylie Minogue is slowly taking her innocence off. The music has taken a rougher dance pop edge, but she's not completely turned to a bad girl image either. The spirit is driven, yet never misses a catchy beat.

Favourite tracks: "Better the Devil You Know" & "The World Still Turns"
[First added to this chart: 03/07/2018]
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1990
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Pet Shop Boys opt for a more mellow sound. With a song called "My October Symphony" you might even argue they did an autumnal album!

Favourite tracks: "To Face the Truth" & "Jealousy"
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1990
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"I Promised Myself" is one of those perfect grandiose pop songs, in this example danceable too. The rest of the album is also nice, and generally upbeat.

Favourite tracks: "I Promised Myself" & "Looking Good Diving"
[First added to this chart: 03/11/2017]
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1990
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Top 18 Music Albums of 1990 composition

Artist Albums %


The La's 1 6%
Kylie Minogue 1 6%
Pet Shop Boys 1 6%
Nick Kamen 1 6%
Céline Dion 1 6%
Enigma (DE) 1 6%
Depeche Mode 1 6%
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Country Albums %


United Kingdom 8 44%
United States 7 39%
Canada 1 6%
Australia 1 6%
Germany 1 6%

Top 18 Music Albums of 1990 chart changes

Biggest climbers
Climber Up 5 from 6th to 1st
MCMXC a.D.
by Enigma (DE)
Biggest fallers
Faller Down 1 from 1st to 2nd
Pills 'N' Thrills And Bellyaches
by Happy Mondays
Faller Down 1 from 2nd to 3rd
Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1
by George Michael
Faller Down 1 from 3rd to 4th
Facelift
by Alice In Chains
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New entry Behaviour
by Pet Shop Boys

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