Top 100 Music Albums of the 1990s
by mv3k 
I will be building this list as I will be listnening to 90s albums so this is not the definitive one yet. Scores are:
10 - literally perfect
9+ - almost perfect
9 - great with minor flaws
8+ - very very good
8 - very good
7+ - good, enjoyable listen
7 - good
6+ - ok with potential
6 - ok
5, 5+ - mid
4, 4+ - not very bad
3, 3+ - bad
2, 2+ - very bad
1, 1+ - awful
- Chart updated: 06/02/2024 08:45
- (Created: 06/15/2023 11:05).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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Absolutely amazing dream pop/shoegaze album, you can immerse your soul in the sound of it, this is how beautiful and soothing it is
Score: 10
Avg. tr. rating: 9.6
Fav tracks: Alison, Machine Gun, 40 Days, Souvlaki Space Station, When The Sun Hits, Dagger [First added to this chart: 09/03/2023]
Score: 10
Avg. tr. rating: 9.6
Fav tracks: Alison, Machine Gun, 40 Days, Souvlaki Space Station, When The Sun Hits, Dagger [First added to this chart: 09/03/2023]
Year of Release:
1993
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10,799
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This is the ultimate shoegaze album and surprisingly diverse one, beautiful melodies covered by layers of noisy guitars crafting unique atmosphere without dropping the quality for not even a second
Score: 10
Avg. tr. rating: 9.5
Fav tracks: only shallow, when you sleep, i only said, come in alone, sometimes, what you want [First added to this chart: 07/15/2023]
Score: 10
Avg. tr. rating: 9.5
Fav tracks: only shallow, when you sleep, i only said, come in alone, sometimes, what you want [First added to this chart: 07/15/2023]
Year of Release:
1991
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28,295
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Amazing album from start to finish bathing you in ethereal atmosphere with dream-like arrangements and beautiful vocals working as just another instrument
Score: 10
Avg. tr. rating: 9.4
Fav tracks: Cherry-coloured Funk, Iceblink Luck,Heaven Or Las Vegas, I Wear Your Ring, Frou-frou Foxes In Midsummer Fires [First added to this chart: 06/25/2023]
Score: 10
Avg. tr. rating: 9.4
Fav tracks: Cherry-coloured Funk, Iceblink Luck,Heaven Or Las Vegas, I Wear Your Ring, Frou-frou Foxes In Midsummer Fires [First added to this chart: 06/25/2023]
Year of Release:
1990
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9,811
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The closest as rap album can get to a masterpiece for me, dark atmosphere of surrounding danger is accompanied by amazing beats and rapping
Score: 10
Avg. tr. rating: 9.5
Fav tracks: Liquid Swords, Gold, 4th Chamber, Shadowboxin', B.I.B.L.E. [First added to this chart: 01/17/2024]
Score: 10
Avg. tr. rating: 9.5
Fav tracks: Liquid Swords, Gold, 4th Chamber, Shadowboxin', B.I.B.L.E. [First added to this chart: 01/17/2024]
Year of Release:
1995
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5,459
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One of the most energetic hip hop albums ever, their flows combined with this raw beats and martial arts samples create unique vibe together
Score: 9+
Avg. tr. rating: 9.4
Fav tracks: Shame On A Ni**a, De Mystery Of Chessboxin, C.R.E.A.M., Protect Ya Neck, Wu-Tang 7th Chamber - Pt. 2 [First added to this chart: 09/04/2023]
Score: 9+
Avg. tr. rating: 9.4
Fav tracks: Shame On A Ni**a, De Mystery Of Chessboxin, C.R.E.A.M., Protect Ya Neck, Wu-Tang 7th Chamber - Pt. 2 [First added to this chart: 09/04/2023]
Year of Release:
1993
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12,505
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Listening to this album has similar vibe as watching neo-noir movie, such an amazing piece of music
Score: 9+
Avg. tr. rating: 9.3
Fav tracks: Mysterons, Sour Times, Roads, Glory Box [First added to this chart: 11/13/2023]
Score: 9+
Avg. tr. rating: 9.3
Fav tracks: Mysterons, Sour Times, Roads, Glory Box [First added to this chart: 11/13/2023]
Year of Release:
1994
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16,566
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Absolutely top notch rap skills combined with timeless 90s production that for me sounds even better today
Score: 9+
Avg. tr. rating: 9.3
Fav tracks: N.Y. State Of Mind, Life's A Bitch, The World Is Yours, It Ain't Hard To Tell [First added to this chart: 11/18/2023]
Score: 9+
Avg. tr. rating: 9.3
Fav tracks: N.Y. State Of Mind, Life's A Bitch, The World Is Yours, It Ain't Hard To Tell [First added to this chart: 11/18/2023]
Year of Release:
1994
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16,199
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One of the finest albums to ever come out of alternative rock genre, mixing a lot of different influences successfully
Score: 9+
Avg. tr. rating: 9.2
Fav tracks: Cherub Rock, Today, Disarm, Soma, Mayonaise [First added to this chart: 09/07/2023]
Score: 9+
Avg. tr. rating: 9.2
Fav tracks: Cherub Rock, Today, Disarm, Soma, Mayonaise [First added to this chart: 09/07/2023]
Year of Release:
1993
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17,709
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Slow, calm, depressive and yet magnificently beautiful in terms of voice and songwriting as well as sound
Score: 9+
Avg. tr. rating: 9.1
Fav tracks: Japanese To English, 24, Medicine Bottle [First added to this chart: 07/30/2023]
Score: 9+
Avg. tr. rating: 9.1
Fav tracks: Japanese To English, 24, Medicine Bottle [First added to this chart: 07/30/2023]
Year of Release:
1992
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2,310
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Score: 9+
Avg. tr. rating: 9.2 [First added to this chart: 05/09/2024]
Avg. tr. rating: 9.2 [First added to this chart: 05/09/2024]
Year of Release:
1996
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5,532
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Top 100 Music Albums of the 1990s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
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| 1990 | 12 | 12% | |
| 1991 | 13 | 13% | |
| 1992 | 13 | 13% | |
| 1993 | 14 | 14% | |
| 1994 | 23 | 23% | |
| 1995 | 13 | 13% | |
| 1996 | 12 | 12% | |
| 1997 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1998 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1999 | 0 | 0% |
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| A Tribe Called Quest | 3 | 3% | |
| Suede | 2 | 2% | |
| Mazzy Star | 2 | 2% | |
| The Smashing Pumpkins | 2 | 2% | |
| Pulp | 2 | 2% | |
| Red House Painters | 2 | 2% | |
| Depeche Mode | 2 | 2% | |
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| Country | Albums | % | |
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63 | 63% | |
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26 | 26% | |
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4 | 4% | |
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2 | 2% | |
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2 | 2% | |
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1 | 1% | |
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1 | 1% | |
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Top 100 Music Albums of the 1990s chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
|---|
| Up 5 from 22nd to 17thGrace by Jeff Buckley |
| Up 5 from 16th to 11thThe Bends by Radiohead |
| Biggest fallers |
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| Down 1 from 11th to 12thLaughing Stock by Talk Talk |
| Down 1 from 12th to 13thNevermind by Nirvana |
| Down 1 from 13th to 14thEndtroducing..... by DJ Shadow |
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
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| ! | 06/04/2024 10:37 |  Purplepash | 1,703 | 88/100 |
| ! | 01/05/2024 19:24 |  Larcx13 | 1,138 | 86/100 |
| ! | 10/06/2023 21:10 | Johnnyo | 2,569 | 80/100 |
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From Larcx13 01/05/2024 19:25 | #300930
Larcx13 01/05/2024 19:25 | #300930
Have you heard Built to Spill or Teenage Fanclub?
If you like Tribe, check out Digable Planets too.
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From Johnnyo 10/06/2023 21:11 | #299383
Good start. Looking forward to the addition of albums from 95 onwards
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