Best Albums of 1990

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Listed below are the best albums of 1990 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 59,000 greatest album charts. (Chart last updated: 2 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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881.
The Massacre 
United Kingdom Exploited
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
1990
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
7
Rank in 1990:
881
Rank in 1990s:
9,954
Overall Rank:
67,416
Average Rating:
 69 (3 votes)
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882.
Livin' It Up 
United States George Strait
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
1990
Appears in:
6 charts
Rank Score:
7
Rank in 1990:
882
Rank in 1990s:
9,959
Overall Rank:
67,463
Average Rating:
 66 (6 votes)
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883.
Trixter 
United States Trixter
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
1990
Appears in:
5 charts
Rank Score:
7
Rank in 1990:
883
Rank in 1990s:
9,960
Overall Rank:
67,467
Average Rating:
 68 (5 votes)
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884.
The Wonder 
United States Tom Verlaine
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
1990
Appears in:
5 charts
Rank Score:
7
Rank in 1990:
884
Rank in 1990s:
9,964
Overall Rank:
67,490
Average Rating:
 72 (5 votes)
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885.
Ich Seh Die Schiffe Den Fluss Herunterfahren 
Germany Abwärts
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
1990
Appears in:
3 charts
Rank Score:
7
Rank in 1990:
885
Rank in 1990s:
9,967
Overall Rank:
67,498
Average Rating:
 72 (1 vote)
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886.
Peel Sessions 
Compilation
United Kingdom New Order
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
1990
Appears in:
4 charts
Rank Score:
7
Rank in 1990:
886
Rank in 1990s:
9,970
Overall Rank:
67,513
Average Rating:
 74 (10 votes)
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887.
The Five Seasons 
United Kingdom Fairport Convention
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
1990
Appears in:
5 charts
Rank Score:
7
Rank in 1990:
887
Rank in 1990s:
9,982
Overall Rank:
67,636
Average Rating:
 70 (3 votes)
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888.
I Like It When It Rains 
United States Ronnie Earl
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
1990
Appears in:
6 charts
Rank Score:
7
Rank in 1990:
888
Rank in 1990s:
9,983
Overall Rank:
67,641
Average Rating:
 73 (3 votes)
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889.
Peace 
United States Anything Box
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
1990
Appears in:
6 charts
Rank Score:
7
Rank in 1990:
889
Rank in 1990s:
10,035
Overall Rank:
68,049
Average Rating:
 72 (13 votes)
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890.
Complete 
Compilation
United Kingdom National Health
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
1990
Appears in:
2 charts
Rank Score:
7
Rank in 1990:
890
Rank in 1990s:
10,060
Overall Rank:
68,277
Average Rating:
 75 (3 votes)
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