In a time where pop music was dominated by dance-fueled R&B, slick hard rock, and a burgeoning alternative scene, Matthew Sweet's 1991 major label breakthrough album "Girlfriend" was a refreshing throwback to Beatles-esque recording techniques and guitar-jangle melodies inspired by the Byrds. And, boy, did it resonate. Sweet's songs about heartache and longing, combined with an all-star backing band led by Television's Richard Lloyd, resulted in songs like "Girlfriend" and "I've Been Waiting" undoubtedly finding their way on to a ton of mix tapes. Throw in some faith-questioning tunes like "Divine Intervention" and "Evangeline," and you had an album that was gut-punch to American teenagers everywhere.
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64. Listener‘s Choice: Taylor Swift‘s folklore
63. Def Leppard - Pyromania
62. Tears for Fears - Songs from the Big Chair
61. Fugees - The Score
60. Adele - 21
59. Alabama Shakes - Sound & Color
58. Rush–Moving Pictures
57. Underrated Albums: Roman Candle, Queen Sarah Saturday
56. Counting Crows - August and Everything After
55. Prince - Purple Rain
54. Listener's Choice - Cage The Elephant
53. Anderson .Paak - Ventura
52. Van Halen - 1984
50. The Police - Synchronicity
49. Stevie Wonder - Songs in the Key of Life
48. Ben Folds Five - self-titled album
47. Amy Winehouse - Back to Black
46. Lionel Richie - Can't Slow Down
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