Runners Up To The Top 50 Album List

This page contains the runners up to the Contemporary Top 50 List.

The Runners Up List:
(listed alphabetically)

Arcadia:
So Red The Rose (1985)

- Revealed new sides of Duran Duran and still a great pop album today.

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Francis Cabrel:
Samedi Soir Sur La Terre (1994)

One of France's finest singer-songwriters.

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Sheryl Crow:
Tuesday Night Music Club (1993)

A stunning debut from an artist who would later set the agenda for female singer-songwriter rock.

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About Sheryl Crow

The Cure:
Wish (1992)

A fine mix of happy tunes and depressive masterpieces of life. Underrated as an album.

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About The Cure

Del Amitri:
Twisted (1995)

Their most epic rock album so far.

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About Del Amitri

Garbage:
Garbage (1995)

Ground-breaking debut, combining elements from techno and rock to an extremely attractive whole....

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About Garbage

Lenny Kravitz:
Let Love Rule (1989)

The birth of a new black
rock'n'roll king. Kravitz
possessed an enormous energy
and personality, leaving
everybody breathless.

Live:
Throwing Copper (1994)

The album that got the world's attention. After that it was just to keep on building...

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About Live

Pearl Jam:
Ten (1992)

One of the most important albums of the grunge era.

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Eros Ramazzotti:
Tutte Storie (1993)

The modern sound of romantic Italy.

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R.E.M.:
New Adventures In Hi-Fi (1996)

A very mature album from one of rock's greatest. R.E.M. reached another level after they released "Automatic For The People".

About R.E.M.

Simple Minds:
Street Fighting Years (1989)

Their epic album at the peak of their career.

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About Simple Minds

Sneaker Pimps:
Becoming X (1996)

A moody trip hot and dance cocktail. A shame that the lead singer has left the band. Her voice is needed to create the special atmosphere of this fine debut album.

Dave Stewart And The Spiritual Cowboys:
Dave Stewart And The Spiritual Cowboys (1990)

Impossible to categorize. Great and odd at the same time.

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