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[bebop242]

Wow, totally forgot about some great movie soundtracks from the early to mid-90's.

Spawn was a case where the soundtrack absolutely outshines the writing, acting and cinematography.

Yep awesome soundtrack. The Saint was another fantastic one.

 

[LiquidSword]

OP had an album from 2000 so I'll add:

Gorillaz-Gorillaz (2001)

It's such a good album. It has so many different genres mashed up. I can't really think of an album that is similar to this so that's why I think it's still fresh today.

 

[Machine]

In the spirit of the two decades theme, I picked a few timeless classics from 1996:

 

[ColdPizza]

The Downward Spiral would be my pick. Still unique and incredible.

Probably this and Aenima by Tool

 

[grosvenor_92]

Still sounds original to me all these years later, and this is coming from a metal head.

This album and the first round of solo albums from GZA, Meth, Raekwon and Ghostface turned me into a big hip hop fan

 

[Shaneus]

Wow, totally forgot about some great movie soundtracks from the early to mid-90's.

Spawn was a case where the soundtrack absolutely outshines the writing, acting and cinematography.

Yeah, I was going to put Hackers in there as well, before I realised it was basically (in essence) the same as the albums I'd already posted.

I'd argue that the Mortal Kombat movie soundtrack sounds somewhat timeless (with a few individual exceptions) but I haven't listened to it for yonks.

 

[gaugebozo]

Not exactly 20, but might as well be.

The Mars Volta - Deloused in the Comatorium

If you're going for that one, you should probably pick

 

[6.8]

The one and only.

My man

 

[Randy Monk]

Not as vital, but still fresh

 

[MUnited83]

Still the best album ever

 

[Unison]

The one and only.

Literally my favorite album of all time.

 

[NinjaBoiX]

The Chemical Brothers - Dig Your Own Hole (1997)

The Chemical Brothers - Lost In The K-Hole

Still the best album ever

Megadeth sounded old and mouldy in the studio never mind 20 years later. Awful band, absolute cheese on toast.

 

[Hesemonni]

Hasn't aged a day. 10 / 10. Still as relevant as ever.

 

[SKINNER!]

Great to see the hiphop albums posted but given how often the genre evolves I honestly cannot see how they can be still be considered fresh. It's a special genre that changes way too often. Lyrical Content/Context -wise; sure. Subject matters discussed in Public Enemy and Nas still sound fresh and relevant today. No denying that. But musical/production -wise? Come on. Illmatic and Fear of a Black Planet followed the musical trends of its time and edited their samples to suit it. Even today's rap flows are different to back then. Those albums would sound very dated if they were released today. Hiphop albums are difficult. Maybe a Deltron 3030 album would still sound fresh.

Anyway, my suggestions:-

and if I can get away with it given it dropped in 2001:-

 

[neurosisxeno]

Mr. Bungle - Mr. Bungle (1991)

Album still sounds pretty damn amazing.

Red Hot Chili Peppers - Californication (1999)

Another one that came to mind that I consider their best album, but then again I'm not a huge RHCP fan. Blood, Sugar, Sex, Magik could just as easily fit the criteria.

Depeche Mode - Violator (1990)

Easily their best album, and features some pretty amazing songs. It doesn't hold up as well as some others, but it still sounds pretty great.

 

[Ethelwulf]

Not exactly two decades but this monster is incredible:

What and album

 

[Abraxas]

The one and only.

I see your laughing stock and raise you a mark hollis

In the spirit of the thread despite it coming out in '98 as most of it was recorded years prior.


Also

 

[dvdjamm]

From 1995

Pet Shop Boys - Alternative (B-Sides collection)

 

[ironjoe989]

You are not the only one!

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I remember listening to it incessantly in college as well, and So Easy is an amazing song for sure. I think its hard to place a lot of electronic music, and this album in particular.

Would anyone consider Moon Safari by Air another timeless album? I remember when someone in French class introduced me to it. Thanks Martha! Need to get that on Vinyl.
Maybe a turntable too.

I'm gonna be one of the only weirdos with this opinion but I still absolutely love "Melody A.M." from beginning to end. It's one of the dozen or so albums that personifys my college years and because of that it'll always hold a special place in my heart.

It's on my shortlist of albums to track down if or when I ever decide to dip my toe into the vinyl pool.

Edit: The album is from 2001 so it's not quite two decades (a little under 16 years) old but dammit it's important to me so I'm using it anyway.

 

[Nutcasey]

Pretty much my favorite album:

Black Love by The Afghan Whigs

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Love_(album)

The last 3 tracks kill me every time!

 

[Leeroy3101]

 

[Shmuppers]

Hello Nasty (Beastie Boys, 1998)

One of my favorite hip-hop albums ever.

 

[Krauser Kat]

This is still one of my go to albums and holds against today's inudstrial beats.

 

[blackMamba1187]

Rancid - ...And Out Come the Wolves (1995)



NOFX - The Decline (1999)

 

[Fluffhead14]

Silver Jews - American Water

A lyrical masterpiece from Dan Berman; some of the most infectious melodies you'll ever hear. Stephen Malkmus from Pavement lends a hand as well.

A criminally underrated album.

Here is "People" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5q0rupfENc

"the drums march along at the clip/ of an IV drip/ like sparks from a muffler dragged down the strip/ uh huh uh/ people always come around"

for fans of: Pavement, Elliott Smith, Destroyer, The Mountain Goats, jangly-guitar'ed indie rock,

 

[TheCowboyPoet]

Yankee Hotel Foxtrot and A Ghost Is Born are fantastic.

I fell off the Wilco train after Sky Blue Sky but I think Star Wars and Schmilco are two of their best albums, not up to the height of Ghost or Yankee but not that far off, I'd recommend them if you haven't heard them.

 

[JadedWriter]

Man, this probably barely squeaks in, I was going to put in Treasure, but it's older than I think it is.

 

[Switch Back 9]

NOFX - The Decline (1999)

I worked with a dude last summer, 26-years-old, who had never heard of NOFX.

Like what the shit.

 

[NinjaBoiX]

I fell off the Wilco train after Sky Blue Sky but I think Star Wars and Schmilco are two of their best albums, not up to the height of Ghost or Yankee but not that far off, I'd recommend them if you haven't heard them.

I actually haven't heard them, I'll give them a whirl!

 

[Ghost Rider]

Came to post the Downward Spiral. Happy to see it