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With classics from Public Enemy and A Tribe Called Quest, the albums from April 1990 mark the beginning of '90s hip-hop in earnest. En Vogue also makes their debut, as do Green Day, who will go on to become one of the biggest bands of the decade. A "lesser" release from Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds reveals the scope of their brilliance. And Fugazi enters the scene, marking the beginning of a career defined by integrity and fearlessness. Listen along with our Spotify playlist and be sure to check out our other episodes on '00s and '10s albums.
By Mark Schiff5
11 ratings
With classics from Public Enemy and A Tribe Called Quest, the albums from April 1990 mark the beginning of '90s hip-hop in earnest. En Vogue also makes their debut, as do Green Day, who will go on to become one of the biggest bands of the decade. A "lesser" release from Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds reveals the scope of their brilliance. And Fugazi enters the scene, marking the beginning of a career defined by integrity and fearlessness. Listen along with our Spotify playlist and be sure to check out our other episodes on '00s and '10s albums.