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Top Ten Albums of the 90s

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What are your top ten favorite albums from the 90s?

10. Jar of Flies by Alice In Chains
Probably deserves to be higher - one of the great little surprises of the 90's!
9. Core by Stone Temple Pilots
So so very very good for its time
8. Roots by Sepultura
Ground Breaking - Literally
7. King For A Day, Fool For A Lifetime by Faith No More
Nice and rough around the edges
6. Korn (self titled) by Korn
Oozes Originality
5. Weathered by Creed
Top little album this one
4. Unplugged by Alice In Chains
The best unplugged ever by any band
3. Purple by Stone Temple Pilots
Timeless Classic
2. Album of the Year by Faith No More
Pure modern masterpiece
1. Dirt by Alice in Chains
Without a doubt the best of all time

10. Dookie by Green Day
One of their best albums
9. Californication by Red Hot Chili Peppers
This is the album in which they show their true greatness.
8. Purple by Stone Temple Pilots
Awesome songs. Interstate Love Song is genius
7. Superunknown by Soundgarden
Black Hole Sun, Spoonman and Fell on Black Days are all it takes for this album to be considered great
6. Ten by Pearl Jam
Despite their lower quality stuff afterwards, this album proved to be one of the best.
5. August and Everything After by Counting Crows
Great songs
4. Dirt by Alice in Chains
One of the best grunge albums ever.
3. Out of Time by R.E.M
"Losing my Religion" is one of the most iconic songs of all time.
2. Sixteen Stone by Bush
Dont see why this band gets so much crap, this was a fantastic album
1. Nevermind by Nirvana
Truly revolutionary and inspiring

10. Telmo miranda by Telmo miranda
a great underrated album
9. Paulo Pires by Paulo Pires
singer individual
8. nirvana by nirvana
best grunge band ever
7. Iran Costa by É o bicho
Great sucsess album in portugal
6. Paulo Sensações by canto
Home, one of the best singers of portugal
5. Just Girls by Just Girls
Morangos com açucar
4. Enigma by Enigma
Home
3. Emanuel by Emanuel
Nós Pimba
2. tokyo hotel by tokyo hotel
home
1. D'ZRT by D'ZRT
Para mim tanto me faz

10. Dummy by Portishead
1
9. Lateralus by Tool
1
8. Rage Against The Machine by Rage Against The Machine
1
7. Kid A by Radiohead
1
6. Either/Or by Elliott Smith
1
5. Ten by Pearl Jam
1
4. Downward Spiral by Nine Inch Nails
1
3. Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness by Smashing Pumpkins
1
2. OK Computer by Radiohead
1
1. Siamese Dream by Smashing Pumpkins
1

10. No More Tears by Ozzy Osbourne
OZZY rules and Zakk Wylde is on fire!
9. Counterparts by Rush
I love Rush this is there best of the 90's
8. Echo by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers
Tom Pettys dark album he was going or had gone through a divorce
7. The Razers Edge by AC/DC
Pure RnR fun
6. Yield by Pearl Jam
This album not as well known but one of there best
5. Dirt by Alice In Chains
AIC put out the finest guitar player from the 90's
4. Use Your Illusion 2 by Guns n Roses
Almost as good as Appetite
3. Vs. by Pearl Jam
There punk album
2. Metallica (Black album) by Metallica
There second best album after Master of Puppets
1. Ten by Pearl jam
Hands down the best band out of the 90's

10. Nevermind - 1991 by Nirvana
A truly groundbreaking album,it served as the deathblow for one genre of music and the holy grail of another.Kurt Cobain was the leader of musical revolution thats impact is even felt in the mainstream music of today.Kurt wasn't loved because he was a rockstar,he wasn't even loved because of his music,he was loved becuase he was an "everyman" he was one of us.
9. In Utero - 1993 by Nirvana
With their final studio album the biggest band of the 90's pulls off an all out aggressive alternative assault.With heavy guitars and strongly emotional lyrics it's their finest album in my opinion,but would say there's another.
8. Ten - 1991 by Pearl Jam
The second biggest "grunge" band of the 90's with what many consider the best grunge album of the 90's.They did help aid the next band in catapulting the alternative sound into the mainstream with a classic album.
7. Mellon Collie and the infinite sadness - 1995 by the Smashing Pumpkins
Billy Corgan is constantly overshadowed by all the big artist of the 90's,but is truly a fantastic writer and musician and the owner of a very unique singing voice.
6. Life after death - 1997 by Notorious B.I.G.
Biggie's posthumous record released months after his death,it's ironic considering that listening to the album makes you feel like he's still alive.Another rap icon holds the award of best rap album of the 90's.
5. The Chronic - 1992 by Dr. Dre
This album set the tone for 90's rap,not to mention launched the career of Snoop Dogg and established Dr.Dre as a solo artist.
4. All eyez on me - 1996 by 2pac
The most influential rapper of all time with his best album of all time.A true musical icon and one of the biggest stars of the 90's.
3. Metallica(Black album) - 1991 by Metallica
The Madonnas of metal,able to turn down the speed and still prove their one of the heaviest bands around.Probably their most popular album.
2. (What's the story) Morning glory - 1996 by Oasis
Oasis was basically the Beatles with a 90's spin put on them and that's not a bad thing,the best album from the best British band of the 90's.
1. Neon Ballroom - 1999 by Silverchair
One of the most underrated albums of the 90's.A very sincerely written album that blends orchestral styles with heavy guitar choruses.A very haunting yet soothing sound is what is found on this album.

10. Nevermind - 1991 by Nirvana
A truly groundbreaking album,it served as the deathblow for one genre of music and the holy grail of another.Kurt Cobain was the leader of musical revolution thats impact is even felt in the mainstream music of today.Kurt wasn't loved because he was a rockstar,he wasn't even loved because of his music,he was loved becuase he was an "everyman" he was one of us.
9. In Utero - 1993 by Nirvana
With their final studio album the biggest band of the 90's pulls off an all out aggressive alternative assault.With heavy guitars and strongly emotional lyrics it's their finest album in my opinion,but would say there's another.
8. Ten - 1991 by Pearl Jam
The second biggest "grunge" band of the 90's with what many consider the best grunge album of the 90's.They did help aid the next band in catapulting the alternative sound into the mainstream with a classic album.
7. Mellon Collie and the infinite sadness - 1995 by the Smashing Pumpkins
Billy Corgan is constantly overshadowed by all the big artist of the 90's,but is truly a fantastic writer and musician and the owner of a very unique singing voice.
6. Life after death - 1997 by Notorious B.I.G.
Biggie's posthumous record released months after his death,it's ironic considering that listening to the album makes you feel like he's still alive.Another rap icon holds the award of best rap album of the 90's.
5. The Chronic - 1992 by Dr. Dre
This album set the tone for 90's rap,not to mention launched the career of Snoop Dogg and established Dr.Dre as a solo artist.
4. All eyez on me - 1996 by 2pac
The most influential rapper of all time with his best album of all time.A true musical icon and one of the biggest stars of the 90's.
3. Metallica(Black album) - 1991 by Metallica
The Madonnas of metal,able to turn down the speed and still prove their one of the heaviest bands around.Probably their most popular album.
2. (What's the story) Morning glory - 1996 by Oasis
Oasis was basically the Beatles with a 90's spin put on them and that's not a bad thing,the best album from the best British band of the 90's.
1. Neon Ballroom - 1999 by Silverchair
One of the most underrated albums of the 90's.A very sincerely written album that blends orchestral styles with heavy guitar choruses.A very haunting yet soothing sound is what is found on this album.

10. Unplugged by Nirvana
This IS Kurt Cobain at one of his lowest moments and it turned in to one of the most beautiful albums I've ever heard
9. 40 Oz. To Freedom by Sublime
How can you dislike Waiting For My Ruca???????
8. Sixteen Stone by Bush
This album is flawless....Needs at least a dozen listens
7. Nico by Blind Melon
This is Richard Hoon at his finest, most natural state... R.I.P.
6. Core by Stone Temple Pilots
Amazing CD that I still listen to frequently to this day
5. The Lonesome, Crowded West by Modest Mouse
This is the BEST album they ever put out. There is no contest. It introduced me to Indie music
4. Dirt by Alice In Chains
In my opinion the best grunge band (and album) of the 90's
3. Third Eye Blind by Third Eye Blind
One of those CDs you can listen to over and over again
2. OK Computer by Radiohead
Do yourself a favor, and just buy it
1. Aenima by Tool
The most talent shoved in to a single band since Led Zep

10. Badmotorfinger/Superunknown by Soundgarden
Impossible to pick. These two albums are Soundgarden at their peack. Badmotorfinger is the best of their hard rock, with Jesus Christ Pose being the most creative metal song of all time. Superunknown revealed psychedelic tendancies and established them as on the the decade’s greatest bands. Two great albums that will be listened to for years to come.
9. Blood Sugar Sex Magic by Red Hot Chili Pepeprs
The band at their funkiest. Songs like Suck My Kiss, Under the Bridge, Sir Psycho Sexy, and Funky Monks show the band reaching heights that they never again would reach, though they come pretty close on Californiacation.
8. Temple Of The Dog by Temple Of The Dog
A supergroup of two the 90s biggest bands, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden, before they were the biggest bands of the 90s. In honor of Andrew Woods, the late lead singer of Mother Love Bone, there were no expectations, and the result was just straight of great music. This wasn’t the angst ridden music grunge is known to be. It was sad, but with a purpose. They weren’t hating life, they were mourning the death of a great friend. One of the most beautiful collections of rock songs ever.
7. Between the Eyes by Love Battery
- I doubt many have heard of this masterpiece, but it’s the best psychedelic album of the 90s. Coming out of the grunge scence in the early 90s, they were as much influenced by Jefferson Airplane and Pink Floyd and the 13th Floor Elevators as they were by the hardcore punk bands of the 80s. Despite their lack of success and legacy, on a pure musical standpoint, this album is one of the most creative and psychedelic masterpieces of all time. LSD not included.
6. Wowee Zowee by Pavement
One of the weirdest albums I’ve ever heard that remains a great album. Pavement pretty much played whatever they felt like on this album. It’s spontaneous, quirky, at times loud, at times beautiful, and most of all, it’s a mess. But what a mess it is. This album could be rock’s single greatest achievement in self-indulgence, along with the White Album.
5. Third Eye Blind by Third Eye Blind
Shamelessly catchy, you could call these guys sell outs if they didn’t sound so genuine playing it. Wrongly labeled as post grunge, this is happy, catchy, arena rock in the vein of U2. I think every song on this album has been stuck in my head at one point or another. Definitely one of the best.
4. Bang Bang by Dispatch
This legendary indie band knew how to make music. Bang Bang is probably their strongest work, featuring their hit, The General. It’s a beautiful blend of acoustic, rock, and even a hint of reggae. Best independent band of all time.
3. Sublime by Sublime
A seamless blending of rock, reggae, punk, hip-hop, jazz, and whatever else they felt like playing. Never before nor since has a band sounded quite like this. For all their imitators, this album is still one of a kind.
2. Blind Melon by Blind Melon
Hippies born 25 years too late. When everyone else was making angsty, self-loathing grunge, these guys hit the charts with No Rain, a song you simply can’t listen to without being happy. These guys are still alternative, but they have a definite classic rock vibe. Very worthy of the number two spot on this list.
1. Yield by Pearl Jam
Any single Pearl Jam album from the 90s could justifiably go in this spot. Ten with its energy and youth, Vs with its raw aggression, Vitalogy with its sporadic, beautiful mess, or No Code with its… well, whatever the hell that album had. But Yield is my personal favorite. Some called it a long waited return to their early hard rock sound of Ten, but this is far from the truth. While the weird detours that filled Vitalogy might be, at least for the most part, gone, Yield isn’t a straightforward rock album. On Yield, Pearl Jam explores garage punk with Do the Evolution and Brain of J, beautiful ballads with Wishlist and Low Light, classic rock with Faithful and All Those Yesterdays, and even Funk with their unappreciated gem, No Way. On Given to Fly and In Hiding, Pearl Jam reaches majestic new heights that they have never reached before. Lyrically, Pearl Jam is at their best yet. There’s a clear eastern influence, and it seems they’re no longer angry with the world. Truly one of the 90s best, and my personal favorite record of all time.

10. Garbage by Garbage
before there was Goldfrapp there was Garbage. They knew how to rock and dance all in the same song.
9. Rufus Wainwright by Rufus Wainwright
What torment and sadness in his aching voice. Give it a listen will you? It needs love and attention.
8. Pearl Jam by VS
Love this album still holds up after so many years.
7. Experimental jet set trash, and no star by Sonic Youth
My favorite band of all time. their commercial success and a match made in heaven on how kim and thurston understand Teenagers. Thank you for this album.
6. To Bring You My Love by Pj Harvey
She brought out the devil in me I knew lurked behind the inner soul of my body. She is still going strong, but this album was a must in the 90's and today as well.
5. Tidal by Fiona Apple
This is my jagged little pill. She paved the way for adele and her heartbreak. Give it a listen. It kills you with her soothing vocals.
4. Live through This by Hole
This is my high school album. 94-95 where two great years for music for me. This record still plays daily at least once a day.
3. Portishead by Portishead
Truly a classic album. Prefer this to their debut much darker and more fully realized to me.
2. Post by Bjork
Still travel with this record. Amazing writing,vocals, and of course lots of bjork quirk.
1. Boys For Pele by Tori Amos
Truly an amazing album. very underrated. yet it debuted at number 2 on the charts when released, but produced no hit singles. just listen to it from beginning to end and let tori take you on a wild ride.

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