 | Diva by Annie Lennox
Buy used from: £1.18 Stunning debut solo release, showing the world she could survive without Dave Stewart, Blue Nile fans listen out for 'The Gift' written by Colin Buchannan and performed with The Blue Nile. (1992)
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 | Peace at Last by The Blue Nile
Buy new: £10.48 / Used from: £4.99 The Blue Nile's only release of the 90's is their only release for a major record label with a view to crack America, it didn't work and i'm glad. They must remain an undiscovered treasure. (1996).
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 | Dogs in the Traffic by Love and Money
A small gem with great songs including a human anthem, 'Sometimes I Wanna Give Up!' who in the world has never said that to themselves?. Pure Pop genius. (1991)
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 | Leftism by Leftfield
Buy new: £4.78 / Used from: £1.33 Still taking in the excellence of this release, a towering achievment in mixing ambience with house that no-one has come near since, best track 'Melt'. (1995)
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 | Fat of the land (1997) by Prodigy
Buy used from: £4.24 The Prodigy could have run for Public Office at the time and won such was their popularity. This has 'Breathe' 'Firestarter' and 'Smack My B**** Up', angry with attitude, just great! (1997).
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 | Mezzanine by Massive Attack
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £1.53 Dark and moody atmospheric classic this, Massive Attack improved on previous release with a superbly crafted individual peice of ambient heaven. Best track 'Teardrop' (1998)
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 | Dummy by Portishead
Buy new: £4.48 / Used from: £2.47 An album of melancholy, melodramatic, gloomy soulsearching songs which has singer Beth Gibbons sounding like a totured soul, quite brilliant from one of Bristol's finest. (1994).
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 | White Room by The KLF
Buy new: £11.29 / Used from: £6.77 I loved the whole concept of the KLF, the running theme throughout the songs had us all wanting to be justified ancients of mu mu! Just Great! (1991)
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 | Vigil in a Wilderness of Mirrors by Fish
As expected the first Fish album was a classic, lyrics that were destined for the next Marillion release were given new life. 'Family Business' deals with domestic abuse with accute accuracy. (1990).
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 | Espresso Logic by Chris Rea
Buy new: £15.19 / Used from: £1.94 Chris kept knocking out quality stuff through the 90's sustaining his popularity as a mainstream artist. 'She Closed Her Eyes' with his spoken lyrics is I think one of his finest. (1993).
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 | Innuendo by Queen
Buy new: £9.98 / Used from: £4.48 We all knew Freddie was ill, how ill became tragically apparent as the lyrics from this album took on new meaning.'These Are The Days Of Our Lives' is a genuine last thank you from Freddie. (1991).
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 | O.K Computer by Radiohead
Buy new: £3.98 / Used from: £0.90 The peak in Radiohead's career, a wonderful peice of escapism prog rock, 'Karma Police' being of significance. The album has sinced eclipsed all expectations. (1997)
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 | Afraid of Sunlight by Marillion
Buy new: £7.38 / Used from: £6.38 Marillion were my favourite artists of the 90's with this the 2nd in this list, an absolute classic about the pressure of fame and dealing with its associated pitfalls. (1994).
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 | Circle Of One by Oleta Adams
Buy new: £2.98 / Used from: £0.59 Discovered in a hotel lobby by Roland from TFF and brought to the limelight. This voice will touch your soul. 'Get Here' is just beautiful in every sense of the word. (1990).
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 | Anomie & Bonhomie by Scritti Politti
Buy new: £9.08 / Used from: £0.63 11 years after 'Provision' we finally get an album from Green, sounds as fresh as his mid 80's peak with the added bonus of talented R+B and Rap artists to hand. 'Brushed With Oil' is superb. (1999)
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 | Elemental by Tears For Fears
Buy new: £2.98 / Used from: £0.61 First album post Curt and contains several digs at aforementioned by Roland with 'Fish Out Of Water' and 'Mr Pessimist', really the first of three solo albums by Roland. (1993)
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 | Word Gets Around by Stereophonics
Buy used from: £1.99 First album and what a debut!, 'Traffic' is such a good song. This also includes the live favourite 'Local Boy In The Photograph'. Kelly Jones is so descriptive with his lyrics. Not bettered (1998).
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 | The Bends by Radiohead
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £1.36 Radiohead's best album by far, every track a winner, 'Fake Plastic Trees' has to be my favourite single ever! 'Street Spirit' also a contender. A Classic. (1995)
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 | Goodbye Jumbo by World Party
Buy new: £9.08 / Used from: £7.57 This is a wonderful breath of fresh air, Karl Wallinger is such a good songwriter, 'Love Street' reduces me to tears whenever I hear it. (1990).
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 | Home by Hothouse Flowers
Buy used from: £0.01 I must be getting sentimental in my old age as 'Sweet Marie' produces tears aswell. The Flowers were exceptionally good in the early 90's. (1990).
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 | Listen Without Prejudice, Vol. 1 by George Michael
Buy used from: £0.69 Back when George was troubled personally and legally he released arguably his best album. 'Waiting For That Day' best song to date, poor chart position because he refused to promote it. (1990)
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 | Brave by Marillion
Buy new: £7.98 / Used from: £6.94 Third entry in this list, not since 'Dark Side' has a concept album been received with such affection. It's the story of a homeless girl dealing with the harsh realities of life. Brilliant. (1994).
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 | HIStory - Past, Present and Future Book 1 by Michael Jackson
Buy new: £9.98 / Used from: £5.90 Omnipresent Michael has been around forever it seems, you can't ignore the fact that he has been responsible for some brilliant music. Why he decided to ruin his appearance is beyond me. (1995)
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 | Come Find Yourself by Fun Lovin' Criminals
Buy new: £16.09 / Used from: £0.01 Brilliant laid back stuff from Hughie and Co, 'Scooby Snacks' mixes excerpts from Reservoir Dogs really well. 'King Of New York' also excellent. (1996)
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 | White Ladder by David Gray
Buy used from: £0.47 The album that launched his career, more tear jerking material in 'Please Forgive Me' which reminds me of my Father, bless him. (1997)
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