Best Albums of 1989
Listed below are the best albums of 1989 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 59,000 greatest album charts. (Chart last updated: 5 hours ago).
"T&C is simply a massive album from start to finish blending rock, punk, folk/Celtic, etc in one beautiful collection of songs (long before it was "cool"). Never one to shy away from their convictions and difficult/current topics, T&C excels at story telling, driving emotions and getting your feet..." [+] Reply
"I regard flowers in the dirt as one of Paul McCartney's best solo albums. About a third of the songs are written with Elvis Costello, and they are amongst some of the best tracks here. My brave face, is superb, and, that day is done, is also very good. There are other excellent cuts on the record..." [+] Reply
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"Original 8 tracks are awesome of course, but what I really love are bonus tracks(which consist of 1 EP and 2 Singles) They're peak of jangle guitar pop. Idk how simple pop songs could be this good. Melodious and beautiful yet touching and emotional. I was born in 90's but this album even makes me..." [+] Reply
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SingingPeasant96 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +5 votes (6 helpful | 1 unhelpful)
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"For me, it's a shame that these two pieces (Different Trains and Electric Counterpoint) were released together and for the purposes of album rating must be reviewed as one. Different Trains is, for me, a masterpiece in threading together the melody from voice technique with field recordings of tr..." [+] Reply
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ForegroundNoise | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +1 votes (1 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"This self-titled album, Indigo Girls' second full-length, is one of the most iconic of my college years, and the album that my high school sweetheart loved more than any other. In terms of production, it's a big step forward from their self-produced debut Strange Fire, and it includes some well-c..." [+] Reply
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"Less feedback and perfectly suited to that late 80's sound of Stone Roses and the like, than Pyschocandy. Still got that edgy sound, especially the last 4 tracks (I have the 10 track vinyl version). First six songs are crackers with Blues From A Gun my favourite track of theirs." Reply
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1989
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"Another Mixed Bag Elvis Costello who, besides his unique songwriting skills, is known for his musical versatility and his desire to expand borders. This trait has given him new fans, but has also meant that he has lost some under way since his early albums with The Attactions. This album, which i..." [+] Reply
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1989
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"This really is an underrated album. I know it's the slick, mtv, corporate rolling stones record, but it has some great tracks. Best are rock and a hard place, almost hear you sigh and the wonderful continental drift. I think mixed emotions is a good song too, although it's probably the least inte..." [+] Reply
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"Pop/hip-hop. Buffalo Stance is a tune and a half. Thought it might be a one-hit wonder of an album but the rest of the tracks are also decent. Second favourite track is the final track, So Here I Come." Reply
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Best Albums of 1989 composition
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| Various Artists | 14 | 1% | |
| Гражданская Оборона [Grazhdanskaya Oborona] | 3 | 0% | |
| Янка [Yanka] | 3 | 0% | |
| Killdozer | 2 | 0% | |
| Fela Anikulapo Kuti & Egypt 80 | 2 | 0% | |
| Wire | 2 | 0% | |
| Chicago | 2 | 0% | |
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446 | 45% | |
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235 | 24% | |
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38 | 4% | |
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36 | 4% | |
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26 | 3% | |
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23 | 2% | |
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23 | 2% | |
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| Best Ever Artists | |
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| 1. The Beatles | |
| 2. Radiohead | |
| 3. Pink Floyd | |
| 4. David Bowie | |
| 5. Bob Dylan | |
| 6. Led Zeppelin | |
| 7. The Rolling Stones | |
| 8. Arcade Fire | |
| 9. Neil Young | |
| 10. Nirvana |
