Top 71 Music Albums of 1993
by 
Purplepash 
When alternative rock was ruling my music world, and the best album of the year is a stunning debut album.
- Chart updated: 06/26/2026 22:45
- (Created: 07/23/2017 06:55).
- Chart size: 71 albums.
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Best glam rock britpop album of the year
Best debut album of the year
Best UK album of the year [First added to this chart: 07/23/2017]
Best debut album of the year
Best UK album of the year [First added to this chart: 07/23/2017]
Year of Release:
1993
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Rank Score:
3,066
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Best grunge alternative rock album of the year
Best USA album of the year [First added to this chart: 07/23/2017]
Best USA album of the year [First added to this chart: 07/23/2017]
Year of Release:
1993
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Rank Score:
1,074
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Best noise rock alternative rock grunge album of the year
"I miss the comfort in being sad"
Nirvana's 3rd studio album could easily have been their best if they hadn't already made one of the best albums by anyone ever in Nevermind. Refusing to cash in on that success with a radio friendly unit shifter this is a great uncomprimising mix of their grunge and pop sensibilities.
10/10 songs: All Apologies, Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge On Seattle, Heart-Shaped Box. Other favourites are Dumb, and Milk It. [First added to this chart: 07/23/2017]
"I miss the comfort in being sad"
Nirvana's 3rd studio album could easily have been their best if they hadn't already made one of the best albums by anyone ever in Nevermind. Refusing to cash in on that success with a radio friendly unit shifter this is a great uncomprimising mix of their grunge and pop sensibilities.
10/10 songs: All Apologies, Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge On Seattle, Heart-Shaped Box. Other favourites are Dumb, and Milk It. [First added to this chart: 07/23/2017]
Year of Release:
1993
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Rank Score:
17,030
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Best alternative rock power pop album of the year
[First added to this chart: 07/23/2017]
Year of Release:
1993
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Rank Score:
317
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Best britpop alternative rock album of the year
"Anyone can play guitar and they won't
Be a nothing anymore"
An unfairly maligned album...or maybe a matter of timing. As a debut album purchased at the time based on the stunning Creep I loved this album and still do...however I can see that if you were listening to this album for the first time now after hearing OK Computer, A Moon Shaped Pool, In Rainbows, The Bends, and Kid A it might be underwhelming.
10/10 tracks: Creep, & Stop Whispering....Anyone Can Play Guitar, and Blow Out are also highlights. [First added to this chart: 07/23/2017]
"Anyone can play guitar and they won't
Be a nothing anymore"
An unfairly maligned album...or maybe a matter of timing. As a debut album purchased at the time based on the stunning Creep I loved this album and still do...however I can see that if you were listening to this album for the first time now after hearing OK Computer, A Moon Shaped Pool, In Rainbows, The Bends, and Kid A it might be underwhelming.
10/10 tracks: Creep, & Stop Whispering....Anyone Can Play Guitar, and Blow Out are also highlights. [First added to this chart: 07/23/2017]
Year of Release:
1993
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Rank Score:
1,844
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Best shoegaze alternative rock album of the year
[First added to this chart: 09/23/2017]
Year of Release:
1993
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17,138
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Best punk blues live album of the year
[First added to this chart: 11/04/2020]
Best hard rock alternative rock grunge album of the year
[First added to this chart: 07/23/2017]
Year of Release:
1993
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5,169
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Best grunge power pop alternative rock album of the year
Best Australian album of the year [First added to this chart: 07/23/2017]
Best Australian album of the year [First added to this chart: 07/23/2017]
Best noise rock alternative rock album of the year
[First added to this chart: 09/23/2017]
Year of Release:
1993
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2,209
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Top 71 Music Albums of 1993 composition
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| PJ Harvey | 2 | 3% | |
| Spiderbait | 2 | 3% | |
| Julee Cruise | 1 | 1% | |
| Saint Etienne | 1 | 1% | |
| Nick Cave | 1 | 1% | |
| Digable Planets | 1 | 1% | |
| Björk | 1 | 1% | |
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36 | 51% | |
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22 | 31% | |
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6 | 8% | |
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2 | 3% | |
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