Most Streamed 90s Albums
The 1990s were a defining decade for music, producing some of the most iconic albums that continue to resonate with listeners today. From the raw energy of grunge to the anthems of Britpop and the birth of hip-hop’s golden era, the ‘90s shaped modern music culture in ways that still dominate playlists and streaming charts. Some of the most streamed albums from this era—like Nirvana’s Nevermind, Oasis’s (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, and Dr. Dre’s 2001—serve as a testament to the enduring appeal of these groundbreaking records. These albums not only defined a generation but also continue to captivate new listeners, proving that the music of the ‘90s is truly timeless.
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Most Streamed 90s Albums
#20: Lauryn Hill - The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (1998)
The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill emerged as a seminal album in 1998, acclaimed for its profound and personal exploration of life and love. Debuting at number one on the US Billboard 200 with 422,000 first-week sales—the highest for a female artist at that time—the album garnered widespread critical praise. At the 41st Annual Grammy Awards, it won Album of the Year and Best R&B Album, with Hill setting records for the most nominations and wins by a female artist in a single ceremony. Hits like “Doo Wop (That Thing)” and “Ex-Factor” solidified its place in music history. Despite some credit disputes with collaborators, the album’s influence on hip hop and neo-soul is undeniable, earning a diamond certification in the US and selling over 20 million copies worldwide. It remains Hill’s sole studio album, yet its impact endures as one of the greatest albums of all time.
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#19: Radiohead - The Bends (1995)
Despite its mixed commercial success, with The Bends reaching only number four on the UK Albums Chart and a modest number 88 on the US Billboard 200, the album was a critical triumph that solidified Radiohead’s place in music history. Building on the success of “Creep,” The Bends earned a nomination for Best British Album at the 1996 Brit Awards and helped transition the band from one-hit-wonders to one of Britain’s most influential groups. Frequently listed among the greatest albums of all time in sources like Colin Larkin’s All Time Top 1000 Albums and Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, it has been credited with shaping the sound of a new generation of post-Britpop acts, including Coldplay, Muse, and Travis. With platinum certification in the US and quadruple platinum in the UK, The Bends remains a seminal album that continues to resonate with audiences and critics alike.
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#18: Oasis - Be Here Now (1997)
Released with the lead single “D’You Know What I Mean?”, Oasis’ Be Here Now achieved immediate commercial success, becoming the fastest-selling album in British chart history and topping the charts in 15 countries. It was the UK’s best-selling album of 1997, with 1.47 million units sold that year alone. By 2016, the album had sold eight million copies worldwide and earned a 6× Platinum certification in the UK and Platinum status in the US, marking Oasis’ third and final Platinum album in the United States.
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#17: Eminem - The Slim Shady LP (1999)
The Slim Shady LP made a remarkable debut at number two on the US Billboard 200 and topped the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album was both a critical and commercial triumph, with praise directed at Eminem’s distinctive lyrical style, dark humor, and unconventional persona. Its lead single, “My Name Is,” marked Eminem’s first appearance on the US Billboard Hot 100. At the 2000 Grammy Awards, The Slim Shady LP won Best Rap Album, and “My Name Is” took home Best Rap Solo Performance. By the end of 2000, the album had been certified quadruple platinum by the RIAA. Frequently listed among the greatest albums of all time, The Slim Shady LP catapulted Eminem from underground rapper to mainstream celebrity, though his provocative lyrics sparked controversy and criticism for their perceived misogyny and negative impact on youth.
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#16: Alanis Morissette - Jagged Little Pill (1995)
Jagged Little Pill achieved global commercial success, topping charts in thirteen countries and selling over 33 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums ever. Alanis Morissette, with this album, became the first Canadian artist to reach double diamond sales. Nominated for nine Grammy Awards, she won five, including Album of the Year, making her the youngest artist to win this prestigious award at the time. Jagged Little Pill is celebrated on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s “200 Definitive Albums” list and was ranked number 69 on Rolling Stone’s 2020 list of the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time,” underscoring its enduring impact and critical acclaim.
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#15: The Verve - Urban Hymns (1997)
Released in June 1997, The Verve’s Urban Hymns featured the hit single “Bitter Sweet Symphony,” which, despite initial sample credit disputes, gained major exposure through a Nike ad. Following singles “The Drugs Don’t Work” and “Lucky Man” also achieved significant success, with “The Drugs Don’t Work” reaching number one in the UK. The album topped charts in multiple countries and was certified 11-times platinum in the UK. Praised for its innovative blend of new and old sounds, Urban Hymns won Best Album and Best Producer at the 1998 Brit Awards and is recognized as a key release that helped end Britpop and shape future music trends.
#14: Radiohead - Ok Computer (1997)
Despite initial doubts from EMI, OK Computer soared to number one on the UK Albums Chart and debuted at number 21 on the Billboard 200, marking Radiohead’s highest US entry at the time. The album, which has sold over 7.8 million copies worldwide, was certified five times platinum in the UK and double platinum in the US. Acclaimed for its innovative sound, it won Best Alternative Music Album at the 1998 Grammy Awards and is frequently cited as one of the greatest albums ever. It shifted British rock from Britpop to a darker, atmospheric alternative style and was added to the US Library of Congress National Recording Registry in 2014.
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#13: Rage Against the Machine - Rage Against the Machine (1992)
The album, built upon the band’s earlier demo tape of the same name, featured politically charged lyrics and a striking cover photo of Vietnamese monk Thích Quảng Đức’s 1963 self-immolation. Upon its release, it was hailed for its revolutionary themes and Zack de la Rocha’s powerful vocal performance. The album achieved significant commercial and critical success, topping the US Billboard Heatseekers chart and reaching number 45 on the Billboard 200. It was certified triple platinum by the RIAA and ranked 24th on Rolling Stone’s “100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time.” In 2020, it was also featured at number 221 on Rolling Stone’s updated list of the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time,” solidifying its legacy as one of the best albums of the 1990s.
#12: Shania Twain - Come On Over (1997)
Produced by Lange, Come On Over blends country pop with rock influences, featuring acoustic guitars, fiddles, and rock riffs. An international version released in February 1998 toned down the country elements in favor of pop production. The album, which spawned 12 singles including top-ten hits “You’re Still the One,” “From This Moment On,” and “That Don’t Impress Me Much,” was accompanied by a successful tour from May 1998 to December 1999.
Despite mixed reviews, Come On Over achieved massive commercial success, reaching number two on the U.S. Billboard 200 and topping charts globally. With over 40 million copies sold, it was recognized as the biggest-selling studio album by a solo female artist and is the best-selling country album in the U.S., certified 20× platinum by the RIAA in 2004.
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#11: 2Pac - All Eyez On Me (1996)
All Eyez on Me, 2Pac’s second album to top both the Billboard 200 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts, sold 566,000 copies in its first week. Released shortly before 2Pac’s death in a drive-by shooting, the album won the 1997 Soul Train Music Award for Rap Album of the Year and was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 39th Grammy Awards. It was also recognized as Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist at the 1997 American Music Awards. Praised as one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time, All Eyez on Me was certified Diamond by the RIAA in 2014, with over 5 million copies shipped, and ranked 436th on Rolling Stone’s updated list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time in 2020.
#10: The Notorious B.I.G - Ready To Die (1994)
Ready to Die by The Notorious B.I.G. peaked at number 15 on the Billboard 200 and quickly gained both critical acclaim and commercial success. The album featured the hit singles “Juicy,” which reached number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100, “Big Poppa,” which hit number six, and “One More Chance,” alongside the promotional track “Warning.” Praised for Biggie’s storytelling prowess, the album revitalized the East Coast hip-hop scene and was certified 6× Platinum by the RIAA in April 2018. Frequently cited as one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time, it ranked 22nd on Rolling Stone’s 2020 list of the 500 Greatest Albums and first on their 200 Greatest Hip-Hop Albums list. In 2024, it was added to the National Recording Registry for its cultural and historical significance.
#9: Metallica - Metallica (1991)
Metallica, also known as The Black Album, received widespread critical acclaim and became the band’s best-selling album. It debuted at number one in ten countries and spent four consecutive weeks atop the Billboard 200, marking Metallica’s first chart-topping album. With over 30 million copies sold worldwide and 16× platinum certification from the RIAA in 2012, it remains one of the best-selling albums globally and the first to sell over 16 million copies in the U.S. It was ranked 235th on Rolling Stone’s “The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time” list in 2020 and, as of December 2019, became the fourth album in history to spend over 550 weeks on the Billboard 200, only behind Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon.
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#8: Red Hot Chili Peppers - Californication (1999)
Californication is the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ most commercially successful album internationally, selling over 15 million copies worldwide and more than seven million in the U.S. alone. By 2002, it had sold over four million copies in Europe. The album produced several hits, including “Otherside,” “Californication,” and the Grammy Award-winning “Scar Tissue.” It peaked at number three on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart.
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#7: The Lion King Original Soundtrack (1994)
Released on May 31, 1994, The Lion King soundtrack, recorded in the U.S., U.K., and South Africa, became the best-selling soundtrack for an animated film in the U.S., with over 7 million copies sold, including nearly 5 million in 1994 alone. Hans Zimmer won an Academy Award for Best Original Score in 1995 for his work on the soundtrack. In 2014, an expanded edition with 30 minutes of unreleased material was released as part of Disney’s Legacy Collection, and Hot Topic released a vinyl picture disc of the soundtrack the same year.
#6: Meat Loaf - Bat Out of Hell II: Back Into Hell (1993)
Released on September 14, 1993, Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell is the sixth studio album by Meat Loaf and the second installment in the Bat Out of Hell trilogy, written and produced by Jim Steinman. It achieved major commercial success, topping the charts in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. The album sold over 14 million copies worldwide and produced several hit singles, including “I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That),” which reached number 1 in 28 countries.
#5: Nirvana - In Utero (1993)
In Utero, Nirvana’s final studio album before Kurt Cobain’s death, achieved both commercial and critical acclaim with its raw, unconventional sound and Cobain’s poignant lyricism. Released in 1993, the album topped both the US Billboard 200 and UK Albums Chart and was certified five times platinum in the US, selling 15 million copies worldwide. Singles like “Heart-Shaped Box” and “All Apologies” reached number one on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart. Although “Pennyroyal Tea” was initially planned as a single before Cobain’s death in 1994, it was released posthumously in 2014 and topped the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Sales chart.
#4: Nirvana - Nevermind (1991)
Nirvana’s Nevermind was a groundbreaking success, topping global charts and selling around 300,000 copies per week after its January 1992 release. It displaced Michael Jackson’s Dangerous from the US Billboard 200’s number one spot and achieved widespread acclaim with its lead single, “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” which reached the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. The album also featured hits like “Come as You Are,” “Lithium,” and “In Bloom.” Nevermind not only propelled Nirvana to international fame but also popularized grunge and alternative rock, selling over 30 million copies worldwide. Certified Diamond by the RIAA and frequently listed among the greatest albums of all time, it was added to the National Recording Registry in 2004.
#3: Dr Dre - 2001 (1999)
2001 by Dr. Dre marked a notable evolution from his debut G-funk sound, incorporating themes of violence, crime, and drug use. Released in 1999, the album debuted at number 2 on the U.S. Billboard 200, selling 516,000 copies in its first week. It spawned three successful singles and has been certified 6× Platinum by the RIAA. By August 2015, it had sold 7.8 million copies in the United States, solidifying its status as a major commercial success.
#2: Definitely Maybe (1994)
#1: (What's The Story) Morning Glory (1995)
(What’s the Story) Morning Glory? is the second studio album by the English rock band Oasis, released on 2 October 1995 by Creation Records. Produced by Owen Morris and lead guitarist Noel Gallagher, the album marked a shift from the raw sound of their debut, Definitely Maybe, towards a more polished style featuring ballads, “huge” choruses, and varied instrumentation.
This album was the first to feature drummer Alan White and catapulted Oasis from indie success to global rock stardom. It broke UK records, selling 345,000 copies in its first week and spending 10 weeks at number one on the UK Albums Chart. In the U.S., it reached number four on the Billboard 200 and was certified 4× Platinum. The album produced several hit singles, including “Wonderwall” and “Don’t Look Back in Anger,” both of which have become iconic tracks. Despite initial lukewarm reviews, the album’s critical reputation has grown over time, solidifying its status as a defining record of the Britpop era and one of the best-selling albums of all time, with over 22 million copies sold worldwide.
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