The Best Albums of 1993
Mazzy Star had a top 40 hit with “Fade into You” (1993). Cyndi Lauper released her first mature album Hat Full of Stars (1993), which leaves complete the image of her first two albums, but was highly praised by critics even though it did not achieve commercial success. Also, Jackson’s self-titled fifth studio album JANET. (1993), which came after her historic multimillion-dollar contract with Virgin Records, sold over twenty million copies worldwide. Here are all of the 1993 albums ranked.
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10. Red House Painters (Rollercoaster) (Red House Painters)
“What a gorgeous record. I almost didn’t like this at first but became addicted after a few go-rounds. I personally can’t stand “Funhouse” or “Mother” as, waste of time, but the rest of the album is beautiful music like no other. “Grace Cathedral Park” is a perfect opener and sets the mood for the whole record. Shortly after you run into “Katy Song”, one of the most underrated songs of the 90s and maybe even of all time.”
9. Suede (Suede)
“In 93 it sounded like something from another planet. I think it still does. The atmosphere and effects of the whole thing are just beautifully infectious. Often it’s the slower moments that stick out for me, like ‘Pantomime Horse’ and ‘The Next Life’, but the combination of Butler and Anderson is irresistible here.”
8. August And Everything After (Counting Crows)
“Wow, the marmite of albums judging by the comments. I actually liked this album and like this album now. My favorites are Round Here and Anna Begins. Yes, it is all a bit overly sentimental but that doesn’t change the fact it is a good album. Enjoy!”
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7. Midnight Marauders (A Tribe Called Quest)
“A hip hop that feels otherworldly. Even though the ’90s had a lot of hip hop record that had this style. Being jazzy and dreamy. Not my favorite hip-hop record of the year, but comes in a close second. Favorites include 8 Million Stories, Midnight, We Can Get Down, Electric Relaxation, and The Chase Part II.”
6. Debut (Björk)
“Björk’s debut, aptly titled Debut, is incredibly produced and executed. Her voice is great and she is not afraid to flaunt it. The only thing I think this album suffers from is a lack of cohesion. Lots of interesting ideas in every song (trip-hop, world, electronica, house, jazz), but they never seem to connect fully. But Debut’s shortcomings are far outweighed by its strengths.”
5. Vs. (Pearl Jam)
“Probably one of my favourite Pearl Jam along with Ten. This album demonstrates the musical range of Pearl Jam, with heavy riff based tracks and soft acoustic tracks, without it all getting a bit smooshy. There aren’t as many guitar solos this time around, but you can still see Mike and Stone’s virtuosity. The vocals match the music perfectly, Eddie’s screams are great. Overall an awesome album.”
4. Souvlaki (Slowdive)
“This album is the definition of beauty… just incredible. I can’t explain that with words, you must listen to it and find out why. ‘When the sun hits’ probably one of the most beautiful songs I have ever listened to.”
See more: Pearl Jam Albums Ranked
3. Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) (Wu-Tang Clan)
“The aggressive coolness and awesome samples make this one of the quintessential hardcore hip hop records, and undoubtedly one of the strongest, most consistent and most rewarding records the genre has ever produced. Incredibly strong from start to finish and packed to the brim with its firm, dark perspective of New York, it’s an absolute essential for any record collection.”
2. In Utero (Nirvana)
“Scentless apprentice features more emotion than nearly anything I have ever heard. Milk It and Radio Friendly Unit Shifter continue the same tense feeling, with Tourette’s ultimately ending it before All Apologies comes to restore a depressing, beautiful acoustic with lyrics that make you sit somberly.”
1. Siamese Dream (The Smashing Pumpkins)
“Awesome album no doubt. The fuzz guitar distortion tone that pervades the album is perfect and infectious, but it was also hard to really tell a difference between some of the songs, and Billy’s voice is muddled in the mix a lot of the times. Honestly, after cherub rock, it’s downhill from there for me. Nothing else on the album really compares, but all of the songs are still good.”
