Albums First Released in 1990
Dream pop, shoegaze, alternative hip hop and heavier guitar music all gathered momentum in 1990. Major releases from 1990 include Heaven or Las Vegas by Cocteau Twins, Violator by Depeche Mode, People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm by A Tribe Called Quest and Facelift by Alice in Chains.
The year sits between decades rather than belonging neatly to either. Cocteau Twins and Ride developed immersive guitar sound, Depeche Mode brought electronic pop to stadium scale, and A Tribe Called Quest offered a warmer path for hip hop.
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Our Pick of the Year: Heaven or Las Vegas by Cocteau Twins
Heaven or Las Vegas brought Cocteau Twins' layered guitar sound into its clearest form. Elizabeth Fraser's voice often works as texture as much as language, while Cherry-coloured Funk, Iceblink Luck and the title track keep strong melodic shapes underneath. The album is immediate enough for newcomers but still difficult to reduce to one genre.
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Cocteau Twins – Heaven Or Las Vegas
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Depeche Mode – Violator
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Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 – George Michael
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Mother Love Bone – Apple
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INXS – X (Red Translucent Vinyl)
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Jellyfish – Bellybutton
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Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – The Good Son
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The Black Crowes – Shake Your Money Maker (2020, Remastered)
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Sinéad O'Connor – I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got
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Brian Eno, John Cale – Wrong Way Up
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Paul Simon – The Rhythm Of The Saints
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Billy Idol – Charmed Life (2xLP)
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The La's – The La's
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Devo – Hardcore Volume 1
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Hindu Love Gods – Hindu Love Gods (RSD 2025
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The Wild Swans – Space Flower (Purple vinyl)
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The Immaculate Collection – Madonna (2xLP)
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Bobbie Gentry – Greatest Hits
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The Complete Animals – The Animals (3xLP)
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Glenn Medeiros – Glenn Medeiros (VG+/VG+) – LP, UK 1990
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The Shivers – Big Love (NM/E) – LP, AU 1990
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $30.00 - Original price $30.00Original price$30.00$30.00 - $30.00Current price $30.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Near Mint (NM or M-) Cover: Excellent (E) Comments: Promo copy. D...
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Tanita Tikaram – The Sweet Keeper (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1990
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Lostboys – Lost And Found (VG+/VG) – LP, DE 1990
Second Hand / GermanyOriginal price $35.00 - Original price $35.00Original price$35.00$35.00 - $35.00Current price $35.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good (VG) Comments: Promo copy ...
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I.D. – The Well (NM/NM) – LP, AU 1991
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Jerry Harrison: Casual Gods – Walk On Water (VG+/E) – LP, UK 1990
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Hanne Boel – Dark Passion (NM/E) – LP, AU 1991
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The Shivers – Big Love (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1990
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $20.00 - Original price $20.00Original price$20.00$20.00 - $20.00Current price $20.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Comments: Promo ...
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Tootieville – Basic (E/VG+) – LP, AU 1990
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The Tail Gators – Hide Your Eyes (VG+/VG+) – LP, US 1990
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Steve Wynn – Kerosene Man (VG+/VG+) – LP, US 1990
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Dave Stewart And The Spiritual Cowboys – Dave Stewart and the Spiritual Cowboys (E/VG+) – LP, AU 1990
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $30.00 - Original price $30.00Original price$30.00$30.00 - $30.00Current price $30.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Excellent (E) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Comments: texta writing...
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Luxuria – Beast Box (VG+/VG+) – LP, UK 1990
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Porcelain Bus – Fragile (VG+/VG+) – LP, DE 1990
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Sandra – Paintings In Yellow (VG+/E) – LP, Australasia 1990
Second Hand / AustralasiaOriginal price $15.00 - Original price $15.00Original price$15.00$15.00 - $15.00Current price $15.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Excellent (E) Description Release...
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Phil Manzanera – Southern Cross (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1990
Second Hand / New Zealand, AustraliaOriginal price $25.00 - Original price $25.00Original price$25.00$25.00 - $25.00Current price $25.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description ...
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Various – Pure Soft Metal (VG/VG+) – LP, AU 1990
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Kalima – Feeling Fine (E/E) – LP, AU 1990
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John James – Big Fat Soul (E/VG+) – LP, AU 1990
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $15.00 - Original price $15.00Original price$15.00$15.00 - $15.00Current price $15.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Excellent (E) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description Release...
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Stray Cats – Let's Go Faster (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1991
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $135.00 - Original price $135.00Original price$135.00$135.00 - $135.00Current price $135.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Comments: W/ inn...
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The Pretenders – Packed! (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1990
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Blue Rodeo – Casino (E/VG+) – LP, EU 1990
Second Hand / EuropeOriginal price $50.00 - Original price $50.00Original price$50.00$50.00 - $50.00Current price $50.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Excellent (E) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Comments: Promo copy ...
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Absent Friends – Here's Looking Up Your Address (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1990
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $20.00 - Original price $20.00Original price$20.00$20.00 - $20.00Current price $20.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description ...
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