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1990
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2,591
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1994 – COLUMBIA
Produced By ALICE IN CHAINS
1. Rotten Apple
2. Nutshell
3. I Stay Away
4. No Excuses
5. Whale & Wasp
6. Don’t Follow
7. Swing On This
What is an EP, and why is that important here? And EP is an extended play, a disc which is longer than a single (usually 2 tracks) and shorter than an official album (usually 8 to 14 tracks). EP’s are usually between 3 and 5 tracks, although 7 is not uncommon. Which brings us to Jar Of Flies by Alice In Chains. The band was exhausted after ending a long tour that included their bass player, Mike Starr, being fired from the band for excessive drug use. They went into a studio for one week, and came out with a new bassist and seven new and very different songs. They never intended to release Jar Of Flies, but their label insisted. The result was the first ever EP to debut at number one on the Billboard charts, and the work that REALLY cemented the band as major players in the nineties music world. They were riding the wave of their huge second album Dirt, and would follow this EP with the self titled final AIC album to feature singer Layne Staley.
Jar Of Flies is a pretty depressing document. The songs are mostly acoustic based, and feature Staley’s drug infused lyrics. Staley’s descent into heroin coincided, unfortunately, with the band coming into their own musically. “No Excuses”, “Don’t Follow” and “I Stay Away” are fine tracks, but the rest are rather strange. “Whale & Wasp” is an instrumental, not something that grunge is known for, and the closer “Swing On This” is just weird. Because it’s an EP, it’s very short at just 30 minutes, and because it’s music that the band didn’t think would ever see the light of day, it’s very unpolished. There is a charm to the works of this short lived band, however, and despite his massive personal problems, Staley was an engaging singer. After the next album, he went on his way, silently spending the next six years dying. Alice In Chains made some fine music during the early nineties, and even though they were a bit overrated, Dirt, Alice In Chains, and Jar Of Flies are still worth hearing. [First added to this chart: 08/16/2024]
Produced By ALICE IN CHAINS
1. Rotten Apple
2. Nutshell
3. I Stay Away
4. No Excuses
5. Whale & Wasp
6. Don’t Follow
7. Swing On This
What is an EP, and why is that important here? And EP is an extended play, a disc which is longer than a single (usually 2 tracks) and shorter than an official album (usually 8 to 14 tracks). EP’s are usually between 3 and 5 tracks, although 7 is not uncommon. Which brings us to Jar Of Flies by Alice In Chains. The band was exhausted after ending a long tour that included their bass player, Mike Starr, being fired from the band for excessive drug use. They went into a studio for one week, and came out with a new bassist and seven new and very different songs. They never intended to release Jar Of Flies, but their label insisted. The result was the first ever EP to debut at number one on the Billboard charts, and the work that REALLY cemented the band as major players in the nineties music world. They were riding the wave of their huge second album Dirt, and would follow this EP with the self titled final AIC album to feature singer Layne Staley.
Jar Of Flies is a pretty depressing document. The songs are mostly acoustic based, and feature Staley’s drug infused lyrics. Staley’s descent into heroin coincided, unfortunately, with the band coming into their own musically. “No Excuses”, “Don’t Follow” and “I Stay Away” are fine tracks, but the rest are rather strange. “Whale & Wasp” is an instrumental, not something that grunge is known for, and the closer “Swing On This” is just weird. Because it’s an EP, it’s very short at just 30 minutes, and because it’s music that the band didn’t think would ever see the light of day, it’s very unpolished. There is a charm to the works of this short lived band, however, and despite his massive personal problems, Staley was an engaging singer. After the next album, he went on his way, silently spending the next six years dying. Alice In Chains made some fine music during the early nineties, and even though they were a bit overrated, Dirt, Alice In Chains, and Jar Of Flies are still worth hearing. [First added to this chart: 08/16/2024]
Year of Release:
1994
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1998 – MONUMENT
Produced By BLAKE CHANCEY & PAUL WORLEY
1. I Can Love You Better
2. Wide Open Spaces
3. Loving Arms
4. There’s Your Trouble
5. You Were Mine
6. Never Say Die
7. Tonight The Heartache’s On Me
8. Let ‘Er Rip
9. Once You’ve Loved Somebody
10. I’ll Take Care Of You
11. Am I The Only One (Who’s Ever Felt This Way)
12. Give It Up Or Let Me Go
Before they were cancelled by the good folks who love to complain about cancelling…The (then) Dixie Chicks replaced lead singer Laura Lynch with Natalie Maines and hit paydirt with their fourth album, Wide Open Spaces. The talent of instrumentalists (and backup singers) Emily Strayler and Martie Seidel had never been in question, but it was the addition of Maines that made the difference. With a powerful and perfect country voice in the fold, The Chicks were suddenly a force to be reckoned with. This rollicking set of songs is mostly well chosen, and without exception well played and sung. The Chicks became stars here, and they became one hell of a fun group to listen to. And Natalie Maines became the star of the show without it going to her head.
Wide Open Spaces boasts five hit singles, and a whole lot more. “I Can Love You Better”, “Wide Open Spaces” and “There’s Your Trouble” are all great, but don’t sleep on the rest here. Particularly the last three songs, none of which were hits, but which were written by the likes of J.D. Souther, Maria McKee and Bonnie Raitt. Raitt's closing track, “Give It Up Or Let Me Go” finds the group, but especially Maines, cutting as loose as one can cut, and it’s a perfect way to end the album. They serve notice that the Chicks were setting course for a voyage of hits and great albums, and they did not disappoint. This is where the momentum started, where the Chicks found their footing, and where they finally found their leading voice. A great and fun album. [First added to this chart: 11/04/2025]
Produced By BLAKE CHANCEY & PAUL WORLEY
1. I Can Love You Better
2. Wide Open Spaces
3. Loving Arms
4. There’s Your Trouble
5. You Were Mine
6. Never Say Die
7. Tonight The Heartache’s On Me
8. Let ‘Er Rip
9. Once You’ve Loved Somebody
10. I’ll Take Care Of You
11. Am I The Only One (Who’s Ever Felt This Way)
12. Give It Up Or Let Me Go
Before they were cancelled by the good folks who love to complain about cancelling…The (then) Dixie Chicks replaced lead singer Laura Lynch with Natalie Maines and hit paydirt with their fourth album, Wide Open Spaces. The talent of instrumentalists (and backup singers) Emily Strayler and Martie Seidel had never been in question, but it was the addition of Maines that made the difference. With a powerful and perfect country voice in the fold, The Chicks were suddenly a force to be reckoned with. This rollicking set of songs is mostly well chosen, and without exception well played and sung. The Chicks became stars here, and they became one hell of a fun group to listen to. And Natalie Maines became the star of the show without it going to her head.
Wide Open Spaces boasts five hit singles, and a whole lot more. “I Can Love You Better”, “Wide Open Spaces” and “There’s Your Trouble” are all great, but don’t sleep on the rest here. Particularly the last three songs, none of which were hits, but which were written by the likes of J.D. Souther, Maria McKee and Bonnie Raitt. Raitt's closing track, “Give It Up Or Let Me Go” finds the group, but especially Maines, cutting as loose as one can cut, and it’s a perfect way to end the album. They serve notice that the Chicks were setting course for a voyage of hits and great albums, and they did not disappoint. This is where the momentum started, where the Chicks found their footing, and where they finally found their leading voice. A great and fun album. [First added to this chart: 11/04/2025]
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1998-PARLOPHONE
Produced By TCHAD BLAKE & MARIUS DE VRIES
1. Last One Standing
2. Souvenir
3. King Tide
4. Try Whistling This
5. She Will Have Her Way
6. Sinner
7. Twisty Bass
8. Loose Tongue
9. Truth
10. Astro
11. Dream Date
12. Faster Than Light
13. Addicted
Maybe the greatest thing to have ever come from New Zealand is the music of Neil Finn. After playing with his brother Tim in Split Enz from 1977 to 1984, and then fronting the great Crowded House for over a decade, Finn finally released his solo debut, Try Whistling This, in 1998. The first of his two solo studio albums, this one is a firm departure from the sound of Crowded House, more experimental, and very accessible. He brings in session musicians to play mostly drums and bass (including his son Liam), while handling almost all of the guitars and vocals himself.
The highlights here are “Sinner”, “She Will Have Her Way”, and “Last One Standing”, all featuring great Finn trademark harmonies and fine hooks. Try Whistling This is what you get from anyone named Finn: a great sounding product with mostly good songwriting, nothing standing out too much in the way of outstanding material. Finn is an artist you can’t really go wrong with, whether it be with one of his bands (Crowded House has since reformed), or his work with brother Tim, or his solo ventures. An album worth investigating, especially if you’re a fan. [First added to this chart: 04/10/2013]
Produced By TCHAD BLAKE & MARIUS DE VRIES
1. Last One Standing
2. Souvenir
3. King Tide
4. Try Whistling This
5. She Will Have Her Way
6. Sinner
7. Twisty Bass
8. Loose Tongue
9. Truth
10. Astro
11. Dream Date
12. Faster Than Light
13. Addicted
Maybe the greatest thing to have ever come from New Zealand is the music of Neil Finn. After playing with his brother Tim in Split Enz from 1977 to 1984, and then fronting the great Crowded House for over a decade, Finn finally released his solo debut, Try Whistling This, in 1998. The first of his two solo studio albums, this one is a firm departure from the sound of Crowded House, more experimental, and very accessible. He brings in session musicians to play mostly drums and bass (including his son Liam), while handling almost all of the guitars and vocals himself.
The highlights here are “Sinner”, “She Will Have Her Way”, and “Last One Standing”, all featuring great Finn trademark harmonies and fine hooks. Try Whistling This is what you get from anyone named Finn: a great sounding product with mostly good songwriting, nothing standing out too much in the way of outstanding material. Finn is an artist you can’t really go wrong with, whether it be with one of his bands (Crowded House has since reformed), or his work with brother Tim, or his solo ventures. An album worth investigating, especially if you’re a fan. [First added to this chart: 04/10/2013]
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1997-EASTWEST
Produced by ERIC MASUNAGA
1. Digitize
2. Break Up With Your Boyfriend
3. Burn This Bridge
4. Herstory
5. You Might Want Me Around
6. You'll Never Know
7. Itch It
8. Discopolis
9. Luster
10. I Was Wrong
11. On The Slide
12. Seek And Destroy
13. Wished On The Wrong Star
The Dambuilders, from Hawaii of all places, finally found the perfect mix between their big sound, their great songs, and the production it all needed to pull everything together on Against The Stars. Much better than the earlier entry here (Ruby Red), this album is loaded with heavy gems: "Break Up With Your Boyfriend" is power pop perfection, and the chorus on "Itch It" is as good as it gets.
There's also an experimental side: "Luster" is a dancefloor trance that sticks in your head. Joan Wasser and Dave Derby trade vocals throughout the album, and the guitars are heavier than on any other Dambuilders release. This is the album to have from this band. Virtual unknowns who should have been a big thing. [First added to this chart: 01/07/2025]
Produced by ERIC MASUNAGA
1. Digitize
2. Break Up With Your Boyfriend
3. Burn This Bridge
4. Herstory
5. You Might Want Me Around
6. You'll Never Know
7. Itch It
8. Discopolis
9. Luster
10. I Was Wrong
11. On The Slide
12. Seek And Destroy
13. Wished On The Wrong Star
The Dambuilders, from Hawaii of all places, finally found the perfect mix between their big sound, their great songs, and the production it all needed to pull everything together on Against The Stars. Much better than the earlier entry here (Ruby Red), this album is loaded with heavy gems: "Break Up With Your Boyfriend" is power pop perfection, and the chorus on "Itch It" is as good as it gets.
There's also an experimental side: "Luster" is a dancefloor trance that sticks in your head. Joan Wasser and Dave Derby trade vocals throughout the album, and the guitars are heavier than on any other Dambuilders release. This is the album to have from this band. Virtual unknowns who should have been a big thing. [First added to this chart: 01/07/2025]
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Year of Release:
1991
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1,619
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1998 – REPRISE
Produced By ERIK JACOBSEN, CHRIS ISAAK & ROB CAVALLO
1. Please
2. Flying
3. Walk Slow
4. Breaking Apart
5. This Time
6. Speak Of The Devil
7. Like The Way She Moves
8. Wanderin’
9. Don’t Get So Down On Yourself
10. Black Flowers
11. I’m Not Sleepy
12. Lonely Nights
13. Talkin’ ‘Bout A Home
14. Super Magic 2000
Chris Isaak may be the hardest working one hit wonder in show business…he’s been in the public eye not just because “Wicked Game” was a huge hit, but also because he keeps working and strives to remain at a high level…higher than his recorded legacy mostly warrants. The problem with Isaak is that he gets way to mellow. Sure, he’s great with a ballad, but it’s that upper register he possesses that can really get things cooking for him. Unfortunately, Isaak seems to forget about that for long periods of time. He seems to fancy himself a crooner. Which is fine, but man, can a Chris Isaak album get dull about four songs in. Which is why I have such admiration for Speak Of The Devil. For me, it’s the absolute high point of his career.
Oh, I know. “Wicked Game” is beloved. And yes, Isaak sings the crap out of it. But hear me out. Speak Of The Devil is where Isaak lets it fly. Sure there are ballads…it’s just not ALL ballads. There are enough moments where he cuts loose and lets that voice just wreck its way gloriously through a song that you find yourself waiting for it to happen again. And THAT’S what makes this the best Chris Isaak album. “Please” was the single, and while a fine example of what he’s capable of, it never caught on. Too bad. But the real clincher here is the title track. It’s here where, in just three and a half minutes, Isaak does the best he has ever done of unleashing that beast of a voice…and it’s brilliant. The album is worth having for that track alone, but the rest works really well. A worthwhile album, for sure. [First added to this chart: 08/24/2013]
Produced By ERIK JACOBSEN, CHRIS ISAAK & ROB CAVALLO
1. Please
2. Flying
3. Walk Slow
4. Breaking Apart
5. This Time
6. Speak Of The Devil
7. Like The Way She Moves
8. Wanderin’
9. Don’t Get So Down On Yourself
10. Black Flowers
11. I’m Not Sleepy
12. Lonely Nights
13. Talkin’ ‘Bout A Home
14. Super Magic 2000
Chris Isaak may be the hardest working one hit wonder in show business…he’s been in the public eye not just because “Wicked Game” was a huge hit, but also because he keeps working and strives to remain at a high level…higher than his recorded legacy mostly warrants. The problem with Isaak is that he gets way to mellow. Sure, he’s great with a ballad, but it’s that upper register he possesses that can really get things cooking for him. Unfortunately, Isaak seems to forget about that for long periods of time. He seems to fancy himself a crooner. Which is fine, but man, can a Chris Isaak album get dull about four songs in. Which is why I have such admiration for Speak Of The Devil. For me, it’s the absolute high point of his career.
Oh, I know. “Wicked Game” is beloved. And yes, Isaak sings the crap out of it. But hear me out. Speak Of The Devil is where Isaak lets it fly. Sure there are ballads…it’s just not ALL ballads. There are enough moments where he cuts loose and lets that voice just wreck its way gloriously through a song that you find yourself waiting for it to happen again. And THAT’S what makes this the best Chris Isaak album. “Please” was the single, and while a fine example of what he’s capable of, it never caught on. Too bad. But the real clincher here is the title track. It’s here where, in just three and a half minutes, Isaak does the best he has ever done of unleashing that beast of a voice…and it’s brilliant. The album is worth having for that track alone, but the rest works really well. A worthwhile album, for sure. [First added to this chart: 08/24/2013]
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| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 1 | 1% | |
| 1960s | 5 | 5% | |
| 1970s | 28 | 28% | |
| 1980s | 16 | 16% | |
| 1990s | 27 | 27% | |
| 2000s | 21 | 21% | |
| 2010s | 2 | 2% | |
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| The Smithereens | 2 | 2% | |
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| Warren Zevon | 2 | 2% | |
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dihansse 04/01/2016 19:43 | #163106
I thought you had forgotten R.E.M. but here they are. Master of Puppets are ranked very low but why not ;)
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