Best Albums of the 1990s
Listed below are the best albums of the 1990s as calculated from their overall rankings in over 59,000 greatest album charts. (Chart last updated: 6 hours ago).
"Layered, intelligent, moving, and textured, this album is not just one of the better albums of the 90's, but of all time. Every track on this gem is solid and wonderful, but if you're short on time, give "Afternoon With the Axolotls" a listen. You won't be sorry." Reply
"This is a tour de force exposition of all the things that make Loreena McKennitt great, from her soothing ethereal voice to her ability to find material and write great songs." Reply
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"A good attempt at something more. Not as poignant as their first and a bit of a deception in comparison. A worthy listen nonetheless. It's unfortunate they couldn't expand on that since the lead singer took his own life, samurai style. The tone of this album does suggest that Dédé (the lead singe..." [+] Reply
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"The black rider, is Tom Waits collaboration with William Burroughs and Robert Wilson, and is based on a German folk tale, it's one of Waits' most challenging albums. Still, as all Waits records, there are some fantastic tracks here. Just the right bullets, November, i'll shoot the moon, and the e..." [+] Reply
"Will someone please tell me why America didn't love this? The 2nd album from Gomez was a hit just about everywhere in the world except for the US. It's loaded with great hooks, from "Hangover" and "Bring It On" to "Rhythm & Blues Alibi" and "Fill My Cup". I remember sitting in traffic with Ann on..." [+] Reply
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Romanelli | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +1 votes (1 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"A very second degree album: the singer (Barney Sumner)seems happy not to sing very well, like he does in New Order. They use dance 80's synth that were already outdated back in 1991. All on purpose! Adding to that a few touches of guitars from Johnny Marr, a strong songwriting, and you get an alb..." [+] Reply
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1991
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320
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"Very few bands, if any, have B-sides as strong as early suede. The first disk of Sci-Fi is as good, if not better, as suede and dog man star. I think if disk one had been released as a 3rd anderson/butler's suede album it would rank alot higher on the site. Disk two is pretty forgetable however" Reply
"Much has been made of the the way JAMC changed their sound throughout their career. For me, there wasn’t as much variation as is often suggested - and that’s no bad thing. Their brand of bubblegum melodies wrapped in barbed wire feedback and guitars works brilliantly. This album is a gauzy ride w..." [+] Reply
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"I'm a huge Monster Magnet fan. I find this their best album. It just oozes end to end of supreme tracks (bar the hidden track which I'll never understand). I know this genre is not everyone's cup of tea, but for me, this is one of the best albums ever. EVER!!!!" Reply
"I see a group with an ear for great songwriting! I hear a fairly good album! Should try them more in the future." Reply
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1993
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319
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Best Albums of the 1990s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
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| 1990 | 86 | 9% | |
| 1991 | 85 | 9% | |
| 1992 | 106 | 11% | |
| 1993 | 107 | 11% | |
| 1994 | 126 | 13% | |
| 1995 | 103 | 10% | |
| 1996 | 108 | 11% | |
| 1997 | 99 | 10% | |
| 1998 | 101 | 10% | |
| 1999 | 87 | 9% |
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| Blur | 6 | 1% | |
| The Flaming Lips | 6 | 1% | |
| Pavement | 5 | 0% | |
| Yo La Tengo | 5 | 0% | |
| Radiohead | 5 | 0% | |
| Sonic Youth | 5 | 0% | |
| Stereolab | 5 | 0% | |
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532 | 53% | |
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272 | 27% | |
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42 | 4% | |
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30 | 3% | |
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25 | 2% | |
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15 | 1% | |
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