Best Albums of 1995
Explore the best albums of 1995, based on over 2 million album rankings across 60,000 charts.
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"Everyone got all crazy for Radiohead when they released OK Computer, but this album is just as good. It's definitely more mainstream alternative than pretty much everything they released after it, but it's a 90s classic." Reply
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zdwyatt | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +10 votes (10 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1995
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"Never thought this album was as strong as Definitely Maybe. It's got some great singles, Don't Look Back In Anger is an anthem, Champagne Supernova is an epic (possibly the best song on the album) and I've always had a soft spot for Cast No Shadow - other than that I think people forget about the..." [+] Reply
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"It's hard to rate this against Siamese Dream, because Siamese Dream is almost a perfect album. I think it's better just because there's so much more to choose from though. Pop songs, soft songs, synth songs, heavy songs, grunge songs, etc. Not to mention, when I really think about it, I like the ..." [+] Reply
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1995
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"Just a fun record. Doesn't necessarily strike me as a serious contender for consideration as one of the greatest 90s albums of all time, but it's worth listening to. It's giddy and energetic, I've just never held many britpop albums in very high esteem. With that being said, if this is your thing..." [+] Reply
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louisjwyatt | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +4 votes (4 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"It's got kind of a weak final two tracks, but otherwise this album has a RIDICULOUS amount of amazing songs that are unique and experimental yet addicting and accessible. With some of the best production of the 90's, paired with such a distinct and expressive singer, this album deserves all of th..." [+] Reply
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"Maybe some of you have seen "The Wire", which is the greatest television show ever made. This is the musical equivelant, even if it came years before. This is rap that is scary good. I dare say it's a work of art." Reply
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"The subject matter throughout this album is extremely edgy and filled with teenage girl angst. I don't think I have ever heard another example of a 90s album with the combination of such raw female vocals, in your face lyrics, and at the same time bubblegum production quality like this album has...." [+] Reply
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"Almost perfect. It's okay...she did perfect later. This is a much misunderstood album that should be heard by non believers at least one more time." Reply
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Romanelli | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (3 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"CONTEXT: Smith's second album is a full realization of his early sound--quiet, haunting, and powerful. MUSIC: Acoustic guitars dominate the record, with a dash of snare drum, electric guitar lines, and organ sprinkled in a few spots. Each song is captivating and well-arranged. LYRICS: Smith asser..." [+] Reply
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GuitarDan | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +8 votes (8 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"A pinnacle of East Coast street rap. Shit the '90's were banging. Prodigy bodied this shit from start to finish, and the beats are on point. Necessary." Reply
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Total albums: 1,000. Page 1 of 100
Best Albums of 1995 composition
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| Various Artists | 20 | 2% | |
| Richard David James | 4 | 0% | |
| DJ Screw | 4 | 0% | |
| Autechre | 3 | 0% | |
| Grateful Dead | 3 | 0% | |
| Savatage | 3 | 0% | |
| Janet Jackson | 2 | 0% | |
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471 | 47% | |
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198 | 20% | |
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47 | 5% | |
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41 | 4% | |
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24 | 2% | |
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Best Albums of 1995 chart changes
| Biggest climbers Biggest climbers in top 100 since last month |
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Up 18 from 88th to 70th |
Up 17 from 109th to 92nd |
Up 11 from 98th to 87th |
| Biggest fallers Biggest fallers in top 100 since last month |
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Down 3 from 73rd to 76th |
Down 3 from 74th to 77th |
Down 3 from 75th to 78th |
| New entries New entries in top 100 since last month |
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Up 17 from 109th to 92nd |
| Leavers Leavers from top 100 since last month |
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Down 1 from 100th to 101st |
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