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Albums First Released in 1991

Alternative rock reached the mainstream in 1991, while hip hop continued its rapid rise and shoegaze reached its creative peak. Notable albums first released in 1991 include Nevermind by Nirvana, Blue Lines by Massive Attack, The Low End Theory by A Tribe Called Quest and Loveless by My Bloody Valentine.

The polished production of the 1980s gave way to a rawer sound. Alternative rock became mainstream, while hip hop and electronic music continued to grow in popularity.

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Our Pick of the Year: Nevermind by Nirvana

Nevermind brought grunge to a global audience without losing the tension between melody and noise. Smells Like Teen Spirit, Come as You Are and Lithium use simple structures, but Kurt Cobain's writing and the band's dynamics made them feel unstable. The album changed what mainstream rock radio and record labels looked for during the 1990s.

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