Top 100 Music Albums of the 1990s by martintho 
- Chart updated: 02/22/2025 23:15
- (Created: 12/13/2011 07:37).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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[First added to this chart: 12/12/2011]
Year of Release:
1996
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2,026
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[First added to this chart: 12/12/2011]
Year of Release:
1995
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15,208
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[First added to this chart: 12/12/2011]
Year of Release:
1998
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1,084
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[First added to this chart: 12/12/2011]
Year of Release:
1994
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18,144
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[First added to this chart: 10/22/2017]
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[First added to this chart: 12/12/2011]
Year of Release:
1998
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Rank Score:
2,503
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[First added to this chart: 10/02/2019]
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[First added to this chart: 05/03/2013]
Year of Release:
1998
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Rank Score:
34,986
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[First added to this chart: 08/28/2018]
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[First added to this chart: 01/20/2016]
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Top 100 Music Albums of the 1990s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
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| 1990 | 7 | 7% | |
| 1991 | 9 | 9% | |
| 1992 | 6 | 6% | |
| 1993 | 8 | 8% | |
| 1994 | 5 | 5% | |
| 1995 | 11 | 11% | |
| 1996 | 23 | 23% | |
| 1997 | 12 | 12% | |
| 1998 | 12 | 12% | |
| 1999 | 7 | 7% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| The Smashing Pumpkins | 4 | 4% | |
| Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds | 4 | 4% | |
| Beck | 3 | 3% | |
| PJ Harvey | 3 | 3% | |
| Radiohead | 3 | 3% | |
| Jeff Buckley | 2 | 2% | |
| Red Hot Chili Peppers | 2 | 2% | |
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46 | 46% | |
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30 | 30% | |
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6 | 6% | |
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6 | 6% | |
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4 | 4% | |
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4 | 4% | |
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2 | 2% | |
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Top 100 Music Albums of the 1990s chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
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| Up 2 from 100th to 98th 13 by Blur |
| Up 2 from 99th to 97th Svett Smil by deLillos |
| Up 2 from 98th to 96th 1990 by Daniel Johnston |
| New entries |
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 Violatorby Depeche Mode |
| Opiate by Tool |
| Leavers |
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 Radiatorby Super Furry Animals |
| You'd Prefer An Astronaut by Hum |
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Top 100 Music Albums of the 1990s ratings
86/100 (from 9 votes)
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
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 95/100  | 11/28/2018 20:54 |  DommeDamian | | 89/100 |
| 100/100 | 06/29/2016 18:04 |  buzzdainer | | 90/100 |
| 90/100 | 05/23/2016 02:47 |  RoundTheBend | | 92/100 |
| 70/100 | 04/14/2014 12:24 |  greatson | | 80/100 |
| 85/100 | 03/15/2014 12:08 |  Bach | | 78/100 |
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95/100
From DommeDamian 08/29/2017 04:55
DommeDamian 08/29/2017 04:55
The most diverse decade-chart I've seen yet.
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100/100
From buzzdainer 06/29/2016 18:04
buzzdainer 06/29/2016 18:04
Outstanding chart! Nice to see lots of less familiar material alongside obvious classics such as OK Computer and Grace.
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90/100
From RoundTheBend 05/23/2016 02:47
RoundTheBend 05/23/2016 02:47
27 albums in common! Most likely some crossover for me to learn from. Thanks!
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85/100
From cheesus83 12/18/2011 22:06
Very interesting and diverse list.
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