Monday, April 26, 2021

Best of 1991 - The Album List

 The early 1990s, particularly 1991, marked the peak of Grunge music's popularity, epitomized by Nirvana's groundbreaking release of "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and their second album, Nevermind. This success paved the way for other influential grunge bands like Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, and even the early works of Radiohead.

Simultaneously, in 1991, Metallica and Guns N' Roses achieved their greatest commercial triumphs with their respective albums. Metallica's self-titled "black album" sold over 30 million copies worldwide, while Guns N' Roses' Use Your Illusion I & II collectively sold over 15 million copies.

However, amidst the musical milestones, tragedy struck on November 24 when Queen's front man Freddie Mercury passed away at his home in London due to complications from AIDS. Queen's iconic song "Bohemian Rhapsody," released as a double A-side with "These Are the Days of Our Lives," reached number one on the UK charts for the second time, further solidifying Mercury's legacy.

01. Niravana - Nevermind

02. Metallica - The Black Album

03. Prince and The New Power Generation - Diamonds and Pearls

04. My Bloody Valentine - Loveless

05. U2 - Achtung Baby

06. REM - Out of Time

07. The KLF - The White Room 

08. Massive Attack - Blue Lines

09. Primal Scream - Screamadelica

10. Roxette - Joyride

11. Simply Red - Stars

12. Swans - White Light From The Mouth

13. Talk Tak - Laughing Stock

14. Erasure - Chorus

15. Pearl Jam - Ten

16. Slowdive - Just for a Day

17. Army of Lovers - Massive Luxury Overdose

18. OMD - Sugar Tax

19. Mercury Rev - Yerslef is Steam

20. The Orb - The Orb's Adventures Beyond The Ultraworld

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