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10. Smash by The Offspring
Their best album in my opinion, Self Esteem is their best song and Come Out And Play is a close second. Their sound can get a little repetitive and this album is guilty of that, but it�s still better than their later ones.
9. Savage Garden by Savage Garden
Some great songs on this one, Truly Madly Deeply might be a little mushy but it�s still a good song. To The Moon And Back is good also. Mine is probably my favourite on this one. Savage Garden was the first band I was really into and this was my first album. A pity their second album was such a disappointment....
8. Human Clay by Creed
This album rocks, and With Arms Wide Open and Higher are just classics. A little repetitive in their sound but their sound rocks so it doesn�t matter too much.
7. Dizzy Up The Girl by The Goo Goo Dolls
Iris is one of the all time great songs. Very good album.
6. The Better Life by 3 Doors Down
Kryptonite is a great song, and the others on the album don�t disappoint.
5. Imaginate by Taxiride
This band is great. 72 Hour Gaze and Get Set are the ones that do it for me. Everywhere You Go was great too. This is a great light rock album. Good harmonies.
4. Everything You Want by Vertical Horizon
This is brilliant, Vertical Horizon have some great stuff and this album is just great. Matt Serletic is a brilliant guitarist.
3. Supernatural by Santana
Apart from the brilliance of Santana�s guitar playing, this has some super songs. Rob Thomas�s �Smooth� is probably my favorite song ever.
2. Yourself Or Someone Like You by Matchbox 20
So many great tracks! Push is one of my favourite ever songs, and 3AM, Lond Day, Real World, Kody, and Back 2 Good are just great as well. The only song on this album that doesn�t really click with me is Damn, and it�s not bad either. This is almost as good as their second one.
1. Mad Season by Matchbox Twenty
This is magic. Instrumentally, this is great, and, the orchestral work in some of the songs is amazing. I absolutely love every single song on this album, and I can�t truly say that for any other album ever. The emotion Rob Thomas puts into his songs is unlike any other singer in the world, and his song writing is unbelievable. In short it�s the best album ever.

10. You'd Prefer an Astronaut by Hum
Grossly overlooked slackers who rode the Pumpkins wave but had a lot more to offer than most of the other mid-90's rip-offs. Not quite emo, but quite emotional, this disc is a gem.
9. In Utero by Nirvana
Nevermind that debut (sorry - I had to do it), this is the album that set the world on fire. Dave Grohl's drums made my neck hair stand up.
8. Ritual de lo Habitual by Jane's Addiction
Two songs - "Three Days" and "...Then She Did" That's all there is to say
7. DJ Shadow by Endtroducing
Grandiose strings and sound structures that defy the traditions of turtablism.
6. Odelay by Beck
How can one man have so much creativity in his head? I bet he had a ball with the Dust Bros. in the studio - like a kid in a candy store.
5. The Bends by Radiohead
Screw OK Computer - this album rocks. A little less than complex song structures, beautiful (and understandable) vocals, and just enough alienation to be interesting but not weird.
4. Siamese Dream by Smashing Pumpkins
After they got "experimental" (Gish was straight-on cock rock) but before they got pompous - this is the Pumpkins (okay, Corgan) at their (his) best.
3. Beastie Boys by Check Your Head
Who would think these three white boys would defy the rap genre once again (they'd already done it once with Paul's Boutique)by picking up their own instruments. Funk, soul, and hardcore rhymes that cut a fork in the path to the future of hip-hop
2. The Downward Spiral by Nine Inch Nails
Angst, violence, and heartache - and it was beautiful.
1. Loveless by My Bloody Valentine
What a way to start the 90's. 1991 was a beautiful year - The Pumpkins (Gish), Nirvana (Nevermind), and this masterpiece. The creativity and passion portrayed on this album were not to be duplicated for the rest of the decade.

10. Slip, Stich, and Pass by Phish
best live band of the 90's
9. Check Your Head by Beastie Boys
rock and rap when Fred Durst was a check-out boy at 7-11
8. Premptive Strike by DJ Shadow
real beats from a true record digger
7. Kettle Whistle by Jane's Addiction
dave navarro kicks ass
6. No Code by Pearl Jam
out of the spotlight came their best effort
5. weezer (blue album) by Weezer
great pop album for the summertime
4. Blind Melon by Blind Melon
hippie grunge
3. The Bends by Radiohead
amazing song structure
2. Nevermind by Nirvana
hardest hitting version of punk our generation will ever see
1. Siamese Dream by The Smashing Pumpkins
Sonic Bliss

10. Bubble & Scrape by Sebadoh
9. AngelDust by Faith No More
8. Unplugged by Nirvana
The swan song of nirvana
7. Under the bushes under the stars by Guided by Voices
A must!!!
6. Millions now living will never die by Tortoise
Amazing!
5. The Doctor came at dawn by Smog
Genius at it's best!!
4. Surfer Rosa by Pixies
An amazing masterpiece
3. Wowee Zowee by Pavement
Kings of the un-tuned guitars.
2. The Natural bridge by The Silver Jews
Amazing work!!! Berman is a genius
1. Spiderland by Slint
This is the best album in the known universe

10. My Own Prison by Creed
Scott Stapp carries the torch from Eddie Vedder and Kurt Cobain into the next millenium. The best post-grunge, grunge band out there.
9. Colour & The Shape by Foo Fighters
Toss up between this and their self-titled debut. Dave Grohl shows that Kurt Cobain wasn't the sole genius behind Nirvana. I believed even back in 1991/1992 that Grohl was by far the best musician in Nirvana.
8. Blood Sugar Sex Magik by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Incredible album and still one of the best concerts I have ever seen!
7. Girlfriend by Matthew Sweet
Matthew Sweet is one of the most underrated musicians/singers/songwriters ever!!!!!
6. Use Your Illusions I&II by Guns 'N" Roses
Probably would have been better as one album with the best tracks, but still two great albums. Listening to it makes me realize what a blown opportunity Axel had.
5. Ten by Pearl Jam
Probably the best grunge album ever. Would have been #1 if Eddie Vedder beat Kurt Cobain to the spotlight.
4. Actung Baby by U2
The last great U2 album (although the last one was damn good). After this one, they took that misguided tour through techno. Bono got very pretentious and weird.
3. Unplugged by Eric Clapton
Last great album before Phil Collins corrupted him. He is so much better stripped down and bluesy than some of the corporate rock he put out in the 90's.
2. Metallica by Metallica
Their best. One of the most complete album ever.
1. Nevermind by Nirvana
Excellent Album!!!!! May not be the best of the 90's (damn close), but clearly the most infuential. Ended the hair band era and paved the way for rock with some substance. Made Motley Crue and Poison disapear until they appeared "Behind the Music" episodes or in mug shots.

10. Coping With the Urban Coyote by Unida
Not as good as Kyuss but still FAR better than Queens of the Stone Age
9. Generator by Bad Religion
It's probably the best Punk album I've ever heard, in the Ninetie's at least
8. BadMotorFinger by Soundgarden
Because Chris Cornell's voice and Kim Thayil's guitarwork rule.
7. Divine Intervention by Slayer
Just because it's Slayer's best album of the Nineties and Dittohead is one of the best thrash songs ever.
6. Under a Funeral Moon by Darkthrone
The Best Black Metal band by far.
5. ...And the Circus Leaves Town by Kyuss
Not as good as Sky Valley but it still is a phenominal stoner album and as usual John Garcia's voice is wicked.
4. Rust in Peace by Megadeth
Because they're better than anything Metallica have done in the Nineties and 'Tornado of Souls' is excellent
3. Ten by Pearl Jam
The guitar work is amazing and they rock
2. Nevermind by Nirvana
Because it stopped phoney glam-rock (Poison, Motley Crue) from entering the nineties, and because it's a damn good album
1. Welcome to Sky Valley by Kyuss
Every Song is excellent especially 'Demon Cleaner'

10. All That You Can't Leave Behind by U2
Bring you to the old time Rock, Beautiful, Pure Rock.
9. Zooropa by U2
Great Style, mysterious...hi tech.
8. Kid A by Radiohead
Out of this world!!!!
7. The Fragile by Nine inch nails
Rock!! Hard!!
6. What's the story?(Morning Glory) by Oasis
Great music!!
5. Automatic For People by R.E.M.
Deep, touching, Soulful.
4. Ray Of Light by Madonna
Beautiful! Brave album.
3. O.K. Computer by Radiohead
Futuristic Cool.
2. Nevermind by Nirvana
Best Alternative Rock Album ever. It breaks the ground and tears down the sky with the hits like Smell like teen spirits, Come as you are.
1. Achtung Baby by U2
U2's Best Album along with Joshua Tree. It's very stylish and influenced every electronic bands in the 90's.

10. Odelay by Beck
Sounds nothing like before. Beck is one of the most original artists of the 90's...
9. Debut by Bjork
Quite possibly, the greatest female artist of the 90's. From her early 90's cult followings to her mass popularity at the end.
8. Play by Moby
Excellent blend. True genious at work
7. The Chronic by Dr.Dre
It may be rude crude, and not playing by the rules. But this album features what 90's rap will sound like for generations.
6. Endtroducing... by DJ Shadow
Another classic electronic albums. Incredibly made of pure samples on a turntable and an apple computer. Recomended even if you find electronic music difficult to enjoy.
5. Blue Lines by Massive Attack
Possibly the greatest electronic album ever.
4. Metallica [Black Album] by Metallica
Like them for their music, or hate them of Napster. Metallica is one of the greatest Heavy Metal band ever.
3. Ten by Pearl Jam
Instead of angst ridden lyrics of your parents (e.g Limp Bizkit) we see exposure of the fact, those aren't your parents. A classic rock album...really.
2. OK Computer by Radiohead
The album's basic message seems that we are all messed up...but we are all in it together so we can fight back. Incredible.
1. Nevermind by Nirvana
Remeber early 90's? Dance-Pop ran wild, brit. Madchester. Then Nevermind came in and lifted it all and through it away like your highschool neighbour when you were in grade 2.

10. Meshelle Ndeceogello by Peace Beyond Passion
Not a commercial hit, because this album was to damn good for the radio. Meshelle your brillant please put out another album.
9. Tidal by Fiona Apple
Introspective and looking into one's soul. I can listen to this album forever.
8. Prince by Symbol
His best album of the nineties with some flaws but it was also one of the funkiest records in a decade devoid of funk.
7. Madonna by Erotica
Extremely underrated and one of her best albums. It's tecno, jazzy and trippy, very cool.
6. In Utero by Nirvana
Kurt Corbain making his pain so listenable Pt.2.
5. Crazy, Sexy, Cool by T.L.C.
Funky, erotic and naughty, I love these girls. Most guys aren't as cool as them.
4. Jagged Little Pill by Alainis Morrisette
Female anger at it's finest.
3. Siamese Dream by Smashing Pumpkins
Intense songs and lyrics and eveytime I hear Spaceboy I want to cry. I can't say enough good things about Billy Corgan.
2. Nevermind by Nirvana
Kurt Corbain just letting out his pain and making it so listenable.
1. Mellon Collie And The Infinte Sadness by Smashing Pumpkins
Billy Corgan is brillant. When I first bought this album I was wondering how much as was going to like it. But after the first listen I fell-in-love with it. Brillant songwriting and musicianship makes this a classic album. I would urge anyone to have this in thier collection.

10. Siamese Dream by Smashing Pumpkins
Dream-like nostalgic and angsty melodies. Why bother with Smashing Pumpkins after this masterpiece? Personally, I think the rest is awful.
9. Tidal by Fiona Apple
How did Billie Holiday get reincarnated into an Irish girl? Don't let all the negative hype keep you away from this young musical and lyrical genius.
8. Live Through This by Hole
Your famous husband dies of an overdose. You've just given birth to a baby girl. What now? This is the best, and perhaps only, possible answer.
7. Blowout Comb by Digable Planets
Their first album is great, too, but this one is my favorite. It has a million layers. It's like seeing a cross-section of Black musical history. Makes you feel like you're strolling the streets of Brooklyn, talking to everyone on the street � even if you've never been there.
6. Little Earthquakes by Tori Amos
"Give me life, give me pain, give me my self again" Emotional liberation from whatever oppresses you.
5. Rage Against the Machine by Rage Against the Machine
Pure, unadulterated, intellectual and politically-charged anger. And unlike Rage after this, it doesn't seem pretentious (what do millionaires have to be so angry about?).
4. Ritual de lo Habitual by Jane's Addiction
"at this moment, you should be with us, feeling like we do, like you love to, but never will� again" Perry Farell after this is all downhill.
3. Urban Hymns by The Verve
The "I'm almost ready to kick drugs" album; an album of strength and mourning.
2. Achtung, Baby by U2
Amazingly well-produced and cohesive album. And all the lyrics good enough to stand as poetry. U2 has never regained this level of clarity.
1. Nevermind by Nirvana
This album and the death of Kurt Cobain practically WERE the 90's

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