#667 The La’s – The La’s

The La’s eponymous debut album is known for having the great song that became more famous for its cover version. They are known as a one-album wonder. Vocalist, songwriter, and rhythm guitarist Lee Mavers is a bit of a recluse and a perfectionist so another album is highly unlikely. Mavers was disappointed with every producer […]

#666 Deee-Lite – World Clique

Deee-Lite was a group that I listened to in 1990. I think I owned their first three albums. I definitely bought World Clique in 1990. New Yorkers Deee-Lite took over house music and gave it their own flair of sound and fashion. This was a great album. I still like “Groove Is In The Heart“. Other great […]

#665 The Shamen – En-Tact

The Shamen is a band I have heard of, but only a little. En-Tact was their third studio album release. Their only hit in the U.S.A. was “Move Any Mountain“, which was included on this album for the U.S. version. It is the one song that I did not like. I think I liked “Hear Me O My People […]

#664 Cocteau Twins – Heaven or Las Vegas

Heaven or Las Vegas is the second album from Scottish rock band Cocteau Twins to be on the list. It was their most successful album. It was their sixth studio album. I recognise the cover art, but I do not recognise the track listing. I might have missed it. I think I was heavily into The Cure, […]

#663 Fugazi – Repeater

Fugazi‘s Repeater is listed in the book as being released in 1989. Everywhere else it states that it was released in 1990 so I moved it down to 1990. Yes, we are in 1990 now. The 90s are here. This is a group that my friend at this time or near that time liked. I am […]

#662 N.W.A – Straight Outta Compton

N.W.A‘s Straight Outta Compton was their debut album, but I have never heard of it until recently when there was a film about the rise and fall of the group. I did not watch the film because I have zero interest in gangsta rap. I think gangsters should not be glorified so I would never […]

#661 Jungle Brothers – Done by the Forces of Nature

I have never heard of Jungle Brothers. Done by the Forces of Nature is their second studio album. It was praised by critics for its Afrocentric themes. It was not a commercial success. This album did not move me. I think I was burned out after listening to a few hip hop albums before it. […]

#660 Janet Jackson – Rhythm Nation 1814

Janet Jackson. Miss Jackson. She made a name for herself in 1989 with the release of her fourth album Rhythm Nation 1814. She started her career as Penny in the popular series Good Times, and also continued with roles in the series Diff’rent Strokes, and Fame. In 1986, she released her third studio album Control. I can honestly […]

#659 De La Soul – 3 Feet High and Rising

De La Soul‘s debut album 3 Feet High and Rising is not on Spotify. I do not understand it, even Prince is on Spotify now. Anyway, it is their debut album. This was something different than the other rap around. It was critically acclaimed and commercially successful. I liked the hip hop version of “The Magic Number” my […]

#658 Soul II Soul – Club Classics Vol. One

British group Soul II Soul created Platinum in the U.S.A. with their debut album Club Classics Vol. One. I actually bought this album in 1989. I really liked it for the hit songs. As of today I do not remember the rest of the album so it will be interesting to hear it again 30 […]