Best Albums of the 1990s
Listed below are the best albums of the 1990s as calculated from their overall rankings in over 58,000 greatest album charts. (Chart last updated: 4 hours ago).
"The interesting thing with this album is that there's nothing that's specifically unique or different than other albums from this genre. Nothing that really sets it apart in some original way. Yet it's so fucking brilliant. The melody, vocals, song structure of every song on this makes it one of ..." [+] Reply
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1996
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742
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"The addition of the orchestra makes Portishead sound even more dramatic and haunting. In particular, the alternative version of Sour Times is magnificent." Reply
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flyingcitrus | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +1 votes (1 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1998
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741
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"This is a mix of good songs ("Fields of Gold" and "Shape of my Heart" are the best) and silly jazz-rock fusion." Reply
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zdwyatt | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +1 votes (1 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1993
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740
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"This record is phenomenal start to finish. Easily my favorite primus album. I saw these guys at mammoth events in Denver. Mr. Krinkle from pork soda played on the standup base was so thick you could swim in it..." Reply
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1990
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740
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"This is my favourite XTC album. The band further expands the colourful, psychedelic sound of Oranges & Lemons, but the compositions are more harmonious and in many cases more sensitive than on the previous album." Reply
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1992
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736
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"One of my favourite albums of all time. This 19 song epic has grown better with time, it is now considered their best (Steve McQueen a close 2nd). The stand out tracks being Lookin For Atlantis, We Let The Stars Go, Wild Hoses, Doo Wop In Harlem & Carnival 2000. Hear how Paddy McAloon's lyrics/so..." [+] Reply
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Tamthebam | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (3 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1990
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735
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"Listening to this again and it just gets better every time. The whole album is driven by Staley's voice, which I really enjoy, so if you're not a fan you might be left cold. But it's a very driving album that rivals anything Alice in Chains (and Pearl Jam, for that matter) ever did. River of Dece..." [+] Reply
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babyBlueSedan | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (3 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1995
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734
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"My favourite album of all time. Track-by-track review with a rating for each track out of 100: Star Sail: A dreamy opener with guitar that simultaneously floats dreamily and roars loudly. Ashcroft's vocals soar. 93 Slide Away: The album's first and catchiest single, though not as ambient and drea..." [+] Reply
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1993
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729
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"If this band died young they would've been worshipped. In the vein of The Rolling Stones, and Morissey, they continue on, making corporate, egotistical asses of themselves. Especially Corey Taylor, the guy is several miles up his own ass. I'm no expert on nu-metal. I tend to gravitate towards mor..." [+] Reply
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1999
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723
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"So good! There is only one or two songs on here I MIGHT skip over, and even those aren't bad songs. Great album." Reply
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glitter-bubbles | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +4 votes (4 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1996
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720
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Total albums: 1,000. Page 39 of 100
Best Albums of the 1990s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
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| 1990 | 84 | 8% | |
| 1991 | 85 | 9% | |
| 1992 | 102 | 10% | |
| 1993 | 108 | 11% | |
| 1994 | 127 | 13% | |
| 1995 | 104 | 10% | |
| 1996 | 108 | 11% | |
| 1997 | 99 | 10% | |
| 1998 | 99 | 10% | |
| 1999 | 84 | 8% |
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| Blur | 6 | 1% | |
| The Flaming Lips | 6 | 1% | |
| Beck | 5 | 1% | |
| Autechre | 5 | 1% | |
| Tori Amos | 5 | 1% | |
| Suede | 5 | 1% | |
| Pavement | 5 | 1% | |
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536 | 54% | |
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270 | 27% | |
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41 | 4% | |
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24 | 2% | |
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24 | 2% | |
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16 | 2% | |
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12 | 1% | |
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