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Growing up as a teen in the 90's, the music didn't really seem to be overly great or life changing at the time. But after the past 11 years the music from the 90's now sounds monumental. As a proud Gen-Xer, I think I can safely and honestly say the 90's was one of the best decades for music. Here is 25 of the best albums from that era. Hope you like.

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Rank   Name Artist Release Date Genre(s) Release type
  1. 1
    Nine Inch Nails
    1994
    Alternative rock, Rock music, Industrial rock, Industrial metal, Industrial music More
    Album
  2. 2

    Their Satanic Majesties' Second Request

    The Brian Jonestown Massacre
    1996
    Psychedelic rock, Neo-Psychedelia
    Album
  3. 3
    Pearl Jam
    1991
    Alternative rock, Hard rock, Grunge music
    Album
  4. 4
    Dr. Dre
    1992
    Hip hop music, Gangsta rap, West Coast hip hop, G-funk
    Album
  5. 5
    Jeff Buckley
    1994
    Rock music, Alternative rock, Blues, Folk music
    Album
  6. 6
    Beck
    1996
    Alternative rock, Alternative hip hop, Anti-folk, Crossover, Country-rap More
    Album
  7. 7
    The Smashing Pumpkins
    1993
    Alternative rock, Progressive rock, Shoegazing, Grunge music
    Album
  8. 8
    Radiohead
    1997
    Alternative rock, Electronic music, Britpop, Experimental rock, Art rock, New Prog More
    Album
  9. 9
    Metallica
    1991
    Hard rock, Heavy metal
    Album
  10. 10
    Pavement
    1994
    Indie rock
    Album
  11. 11
    Nirvana
    1991
    Alternative rock, Punk rock, Grunge music
    Album
  12. 12
    The Flaming Lips
    1999
    Psychedelic rock, Neo-Psychedelia, Dream pop, Space rock, Psychedelic pop More
    Album
  13. 13
    Soundgarden
    1994
    Alternative rock, Grunge music
    Album
  14. 14

    Are You Gonna Go My Way?

    Lenny Kravitz
    1993
    Rock music, Hard rock, Rhythm and blues, Soul music, Funk-rock, Funk, Contemporary R&B, Psychedelic soul More
    Studio album
  15. 15
    Fugazi
    1990
    Indie rock, Post-hardcore, Punk rock, Hardcore punk
    Album
  16. 16
    Public Enemy
    1989
    Hip hop music, East Coast hip hop, Hardcore hip hop, Political hip hop
    Album
  17. 17
    Red Hot Chili Peppers
    1991
    Alternative rock, Rock music, Hard rock, Punk rock, Funk-rock, Funk metal More
    Album
  18. 18
    Björk
    1995
    Alternative rock, Synthpop, Electronic music, Alternative dance, Pop music, Jazz, Electronic dance music, Electronica, Experimental music, Trip hop, Industrial music, Breakbeat, Tribal house More
    Album
  19. 19
    Beastie Boys
    1992
    Alternative rock, Punk rock, Alternative hip hop, Hip hop music, Funk, Hardcore punk, Jazz-funk More
    Album
  20. 20
    Sublime
    1996
    Alternative rock, Dub, Reggae, Ska punk
    Album
  21. 21

    Weezer (The Blue Album)

    Weezer
    1994
    Alternative rock
    Album
  22. 22

    Automatic For the People

    R.E.M.
    1992
    Alternative rock
    Album
  23. 23
    Green Day
    1994
    Alternative rock, Punk rock, Pop punk
    Album
  24. 24
    U2
    1991
    Alternative rock, Rock music
    Album
  25. 25
    The Notorious B.I.G.
    1994
    Hip hop music, Funk, East Coast hip hop, Hardcore hip hop, Gangsta rap, Pop rap More
    Album

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  1. First L
    The 25 Best Albums of the 90's at 11/03/2011 4:03 PM
    great list, but if you really want to know what the best albums of the '90s are, check out Greatest Albums of the '90s. Any album left off of this list will surely appear there.
  2. ahughes
    The 25 Best Albums of the 90's at 3/10/2011 10:20 AM
    Wow this list can stir some intense emotions for music lovers. It is a reasonably solid list .. of course I have many thoughts and comments .. too many to list. I would love to input but would have to think about this subject for hours, maybe days to put an accurate list together. I do see right off the bat that the Downard Spiral is too high (it is worthy of this list though). Also Weezer's album is too low on this list. Beck's album should probably be further down the list.
    1. lotterman [List Creator]
      The 25 Best Albums of the 90's at 4/06/2011 3:21 PM
      Thanks for taking the time to look over the list and commenting ahughes. I could see some of the albums on the list being shuffled in the rankings but I'm pretty solid on the top 5.
  3. oOLNOo
    The 25 Best Albums of the 90's at 1/30/2011 11:07 PM
    Solid list - And a sincere thanks for sticking Nevermind in a reasonable slot.
  4. krystellfaith faith
    The 25 Best Albums of the 90's at 1/28/2011 1:09 AM
    90's melodies will never fade even though how many era will come.'cause you know why it melts and touches every hearts due to its beautiful lyrics. Please click this site: http://www.devonholidayguide.co.uk
  5. Kendall Irwin 95
    The 25 Best Albums of the 90's at 1/15/2011 12:55 PM
    Michael Jackson's history is missing...
    1. lotterman [List Creator]
      The 25 Best Albums of the 90's at 1/17/2011 10:34 AM
      No, it was left off deliberately. For obvious reasons....
  6. dr19676
    The 25 Best Albums of the 90's at 12/19/2010 4:26 AM
    Great list...........spot-on!
  7. dpantelis
    The 25 Best Albums of the 90's at 11/10/2010 3:13 AM
    I love 90s music. I think that Nevermind from Nirvana would be higher in your list.

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    1. LakefrontLunatic
      The 25 Best Albums of the 90's at 1/27/2011 8:46 PM
      I agree, can't believe it's not in the top ten.
  8. Greg
    The 25 Best Albums of the 90's at 10/29/2010 11:20 AM
    Not a SINGLE ska album. Commendable!
  9. CanIhaveyonumba
    The 25 Best Albums of the 90's at 10/28/2010 2:09 PM
    I'm so glad you have Dr. Dre on here. Wouldn't have been a good 90s list without him.
  10. John Barryman
    The 25 Best Albums of the 90's at 10/28/2010 2:08 PM
    H**l yeah, the 90s!
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