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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"People (especially hipsters) love to hate on Oasis. I can understand; they got quite arrogant, they wear their influences boldly, and they didn't grow much after this. But this is a cracking album. Gifted melodies, clever hooks - the Gallagher boys know pop-rock. This is good stuff. Shame they ne..." [+] Reply
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junodog4 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +19 votes (20 helpful | 1 unhelpful)
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1995
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17,014
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"That voice. I knew nothing about this band when I started listening and with the first few beats of the drum machine I was expecting a rapper. However, out of nowhere this beautiful, etherial voice began, this paired with the drum machine, strings and synths makes a very enjoyable listen. Will ce..." [+] Reply
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1994
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16,170
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"These things are true: The sun is hot, the sky is blue, and Illmatic is the greatest hip-hop album of all time. This is Sergeant Pepper. This is Highway 61. This is hip hop's answer to an industry that screamed "you are not real art". There is no slip in lyric. There is no fault in beat. The haun..." [+] Reply
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1994
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15,362
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"This is a daunting one. Taking up a spot in the top 20 most renowned albums of the 90's is this huge beast of the night. The first thing I like about this album is that it feels like a world onto itself. The packaging is superbly decorated and sets the tone well for the music to come. Half the al..." [+] Reply
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1995
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14,440
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"Catchy, thoughtful, tuneful, pop-rock. Rivers Cuomo knew how to craft earnest melodies and memorable lyrics. Catchy and deep at the same time. Weezer never even came close to topping their first two albums." Reply
- junodog4 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +7 votes (7 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1994
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14,287
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"At night, on the beach, with the Milky Way above, it's 125/100." Reply
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drakonium | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +20 votes (20 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1999
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14,247
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"Her voice is gorgeous. She definitely has one of the best voices of the past twenty or so years, and, unlike other woman with strong voices, like Ariana Grande and others, she uses this voice to create beautiful music. I can't choose one stand-out track in this album, as I have rated every track ..." [+] Reply
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Space-Dementia | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +8 votes (8 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1997
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12,442
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"This album will blow your mind! This is the definition of a timeless masterpiece. WOW." Reply
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mayonaise93 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +9 votes (9 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1990
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12,101
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"ignore my last comment. This is a fantastic album. Tons of talent, charisma, depth, substance, atmosphere, energy... you name it. The album like most 90s hip hop albums, drags a little at points but that is the only flaw I can think of that doesnt enhance the album." Reply
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1993
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11,908
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"Before i listened to this, i looked up for the lyrics of the album and thought "this is about a dead captain i think, it cant be deep or dark" 39 minutes later ... "OH GOD WHY THEY CALL THIS ALBUM A MEME, THIS IS THE MOST OBSCURE THING I'VE HEARD IN MY LIFE, POOR CAPTAIN, OH GOD, THE I MISS YOU O..." [+] Reply
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1991
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11,447
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Total albums: 1,000. Page 2 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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