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