Top 10 Best Albums of 1989

1989 was an era of transformation, where pop, rock, hip-hop, and electronic music all found new ways to innovate, connect, and excite audiences.

This was the year when artists like Madonna and Janet Jackson redefined pop music, blending infectious rhythms with messages of empowerment and independence. Meanwhile, in the rock world, bands were carving out bold new directions, blending styles or doubling down on the sounds that made them unforgettable. On the hip-hop scene, pioneers were stepping up with storytelling and beats that pushed the genre to greater heights, proving its lasting cultural importance.

Electronic music also began to make its way from underground clubs to mainstream ears. DJs and producers were introducing the masses to sounds that felt futuristic, shaping the next generation of music lovers. Across the board, 1989 was packed with artists taking risks, experimenting with form, and creating music that still resonates with listeners today.
The Top Ten
The Miracle -Queen

The album contains some awesome songs.

Like a Prayer - Madonna

I haven't listened to enough albums from this year to really say much, but this was a fantastic album.

One of the most iconic, influential, and phenomenal albums of the '80s.

The one and only QUEEN.

Pump - Aerosmith
Disintegration - The Cure

No disrespect to the five albums above, but Disintegration is better than all five of them combined.

Needs to be higher, in my opinion.

"Disintegration is the best album ever!" - Kyle Broflovski

Doolittle - Pixies

The best of all time, and forever after.

Paul's Boutique - Beastie Boys

This album will make you feel invincible.

The Sensual World - Kate Bush
Heart of Stone - Cher
Runaway Horses - Belinda Carlisle

Probably her best album. Songs like Summer Rain, La Luna, Vision of You, and Leave a Light On can prove it.

Rhythm Nation 1814 - Janet Jackson

The Newcomers

? Raging Slab - Raging Slab
? The Rich Don't Rock - Vamp
The Contenders
Pretty Hate Machine - Nine Inch Nails
Can't Fight Fate - Taylor Dayne
Dr. Feelgood - Mötley Crüe
The Romantic Strings - Stardust Moods
The Stone Roses - The Stone Roses
Full Moon Fever - Tom Petty

Total banger of an album. The first half is absolutely fantastic.

Skid Row - Skid Row
Bleach - Nirvana
Altars of Madness - Morbid Angel

Surprised to see this masterpiece so high on the list. Best album ever, in my book.

Passion - Peter Gabriel
Mother's Milk - Red Hot Chili Peppers

Knock Me Down is a very underrated song.

The Real Thing - Faith No More
Danger Danger - Danger Danger
Big Game - White Lion
The Seeds of Love - Tears for Fears
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