Best Albums of the 1990s
Explore the best albums of the 1990s, based on over 2 million album rankings across 60,000 charts.
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"My favorite album of theirs, Blur decided to experiment some with this one, abandoning their britpop roots, and went for a more lo-fi sound, giving hints as to what Gorillaz would become, especially with ''On Your Own.''" Reply
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1997
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2,775
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"I actually like "Bugs" a lot. Not because of the music, but because of why it was in the album in the first place. This came out at a time when the alt/indie explosion of the 1990s (aka "Grunge") was reaching such a height, that a lot of the Seattle musicians started getting sick of all the press..." [+] Reply
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1994
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2,736
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"I actually enjoy this album more than Core, even if it is a little uneven. Highlights: Meatplow, Vasoline, Interstate Love Song, Big Empty." Reply
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1994
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"After dipping her toe in the sea of electronica with Bjork's help on her last album, Madonna enlisted William Orbit to helm "Ray Of Light" and it sure paid off. Unlike other madonna albums that sound like singles & filler, this sounds like an "album" -- a thought-out, cohesive idea. And it's pret..." [+] Reply
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paladisiac | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +6 votes (6 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1998
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2,722
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"I like everything about this album. Clear vocals, great guitars, friendly hooks and melody, orchestral infusion, upbeat sound. And yet it still manages to stay away from being mainstream." Reply
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Freddie55 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (3 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1996
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2,716
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"While slightly below Nothing Shocking in overall quality this album is almost as perfect! Had Been Caught Stealing been replaced with Kettle Whistle I believe it would have been aabd this would be the best album of all time! That being Said Three Days is the best song ever recorded! Perfection!!!..." [+] Reply
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1990
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2,703
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"Awesome album! So energetic! Gotta say side one is far better, but its a great album as a whole" Reply
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JulianR | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (2 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1993
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2,652
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"One of the great rock albums of the nineties. Live through this, the follow up to debut, pretty on the inside, is a brilliant sneering rock classic. Courtney Love is on top form throughout, her voice is excellent, a totally underrated singer, who deserves a little more credit. There are some fant..." [+] Reply
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1994
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2,647
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"The legendary 'Deserters Songs' who's sum is greater than its parts I became obsessed with this album around the time it came out in 1998 and in many ways I still am obsessed. Need proof I was obsessed ?. I have 3 physical CD copies of 'Deserters Songs' - the original standard CD , a Limited Edit..." [+] Reply
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Brad1770 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (3 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1998
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2,644
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"I think superunknown's got more great songs but Outshined & Slaves & Bulldozers are 2 of the best rock songs ever" Reply
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1991
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2,625
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Total albums: 1,000. Page 11 of 100
Best Albums of the 1990s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
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| 1990 | 85 | 9% | |
| 1991 | 83 | 8% | |
| 1992 | 106 | 11% | |
| 1993 | 104 | 10% | |
| 1994 | 127 | 13% | |
| 1995 | 102 | 10% | |
| 1996 | 110 | 11% | |
| 1997 | 97 | 10% | |
| 1998 | 102 | 10% | |
| 1999 | 84 | 8% |
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| Blur | 6 | 1% | |
| Neil Young | 6 | 1% | |
| The Flaming Lips | 6 | 1% | |
| Pearl Jam | 5 | 1% | |
| Manic Street Preachers | 5 | 1% | |
| Autechre | 5 | 1% | |
| The Smashing Pumpkins | 5 | 1% | |
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533 | 53% | |
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269 | 27% | |
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39 | 4% | |
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28 | 3% | |
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23 | 2% | |
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16 | 2% | |
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12 | 1% | |
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Best Albums of the 1990s chart changes
| Biggest climbers Biggest climbers in top 100 since last month |
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Up 2 from 82nd to 80th |
Up 2 from 63rd to 61st |
Up 1 from 97th to 96th |
| Biggest fallers Biggest fallers in top 100 since last month |
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Down 4 from 80th to 84th |
Down 2 from 60th to 62nd |
Down 1 from 24th to 25th |
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