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The Best 20 Albums of the 1990's
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TenTen by Pearl Jam
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The best album of the 1990s, hands down. Standout tracks include some of the best songs ever recorded: Alive, Black, Garden, Once.... well alright.... they all standout!
Achtung BabyAchtung Baby by U2
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U2's best album since Joshua Tree. Standout track: One (It's about a gay son coming out to his parents, so stop playing it at your weddings)
NevermindNevermind by Nirvana
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Quintessential album of the 90's. Standout tracks: Smells Like Teen Spirit (obviously), Lithium, and In Bloom.
The BendsThe Bends by Radiohead
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Radiohead's best album. Standout tracks: Just (excellent video for this one by the way), My Iron Lung, and Fake Plastic Trees.
Our Time in EdenOur Time in Eden by 10,000 Maniacs
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Ok - I like some softer stuff too. Gorgeous melodies. Stand out track: These are Days
OK ComputerOK Computer by Radiohead
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Excellent album and the start of a new direction for the band. Standout track: Karma Police
Automatic for the PeopleAutomatic for the People by R.E.M.
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REM's best album since Green. Standout track: The achingly beautiful Everybody Hurts (an excellent video too)
PinkertonPinkerton by Weezer
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Great Album. Showed their sensitive side here and were dubbed Emo before Emo evolved into something else entirely. Standout track: The brilliant El Schorcho.
Live Through ThisLive Through This by Hole
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I know... Courtney's a train wreck and Kurt probably helped write most of these songs, but the album still rocks. Standout track: Doll Parts
Fumbling Towards EcstasyFumbling Towards Ecstasy by Sarah McLachlan
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Sarah McLachlan's best album. Standout track: Possession
The Hot RockThe Hot Rock by Sleater-Kinney
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Riot Grrl pioneers. My favorite album by the indy band. Standout track: The End of You
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I know everyone says Exile in Guysville is the one, but I never get tired of this album. Standout track: Polyester Bride
SublimeSublime by Sublime
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Great fusion of reggae, rap, and punk. Too bad the lead singer died of a drug overdose. Standout track: What I Got
Beautiful FreakBeautiful Freak by Eels
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Great debut album featuring a man named E. Listen to it and you'll be surprised how many movies have used tunes by the eels. Standout track: Novocaine for the Soul.
White Light, White Heat, White TrashWhite Light, White Heat, White Trash by Social Distortion
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Best SoCal punk album of the 1990's. Standout track: I Was Wrong
Dig Me OutDig Me Out by Sleater-Kinney
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Sophmore album from the indie rock riot grrls. Stand out track: Heart Factory.
VsVs by Pearl Jam
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Great second album by my favorite band, although their best stuff is recorded live. The studio albums pale a little in comparison. Standout track: Rearview Mirror
RelishRelish by Joan Osborne
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Everyone is familar with One of Us but this album is a lot bluesier than that pop track would have you believe. Stand out track: St Teresa
Weezer (Blue Album)Weezer (Blue Album) by Weezer
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Great debut album. Stand out track: Buddy Holly
Throwing CopperThrowing Copper by Live
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A little uneven, but plenty of earnest rockers. Standout tracks: Lightning Crashes, I Alone, and Selling the Drama