Best Albums of 1990

Listed below are the best albums of 1990 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 58,000 greatest album charts. (Chart last updated: 3 hours ago).
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1990 year summaryThe best artists of 1990 were Depeche Mode, Cocteau Twins, Ride, Megadeth, Pixies, Sonic Youth, Jane's Addiction, Fugazi, Public Enemy and The La's.
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1990
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"I personally love every song on this album and I don't understand the hate AT ALL. Yes, it's a more stripped back sound. Yes, it came after what's considered one of Maiden's best albums. But No Prayer, is, at it's heart, an underrated masterpiece. From the chilling Mother Russia to the helping of..."  [+]  Reply
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105.
Gala 
Compilation
"even though this is a compilation of EPs made with different producers, along with some extra tracks, i think the collection holds together pretty well as an album. it gives an interesting view of the line Lush walked between the shoegazey side we would see on Spooky, and the more rock/britpop si..."  [+]  Reply
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"This album is just so...strange. It's absurd and messy. But when I listen to it, I have this weird urge to keep on listening to see what happens next. I would say it's similar to something that you'd find on Adult Swim, maybe like 12 oz. Mouse: the quality is far from polished, nothing seems to m..."  [+]  Reply
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"One of my favorite albums from one of my favorite bands. After Hüsker Dü he release two very bitter albums of which this is the second. And the two most bitter and introspective tracks are also the best: the fairly subdued The Last Night and the one in which he release all his demons: Sacrifice/L..."  [+]  Reply
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"I'm usually not one to complain about the sound quality of music but Tommy Johnson deserved so much better. From the first track you can tell that Johnson was a great musician but sadly most of his recordings weren't preserved so well so most are unlistenable. it's a shame. Cool Drink Of Water Bl..."  [+]  Reply
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