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55 unusual facts about 1990 in music


...Upon My Wicked Son

...Upon My Wicked Son is the first solo album by Andy Prieboy, released in 1990 (see 1990 in music).

Against the Law

Against the Law is the fifth release, and fourth full-length album, from the Christian metal band Stryper, released on August 21, 1990 (see 1990 in music).

Canción Animal

Canción Animal (Spanish for Animal Song) is the fifth album released by the Argentine rock band Soda Stereo, released in December, 1990 (see 1990 in music).

Cat Butt

Summer 1988 - 1990: Played on SubPop Record "Journey To The Center Of Catbutt"

Classic Girl

"Classic Girl" is a song by alternative rock band Jane's Addiction, released on their 1990 album, Ritual de lo Habitual.

Confetti's

One year after releasing their last single "Put ‘M Up" in 1990, the Confetti’s withdrew from the spotlight.

Cypress Records

Cypress Records is a record label which was distributed by A&M Records between 1988 and 1990.

Exitos De Gloria Estefan

Exitos de Gloria Estefan is the first compilation album released by Gloria Estefan, but is the second solo release and the 13th overall, released in 1990 (see 1990 in music).

Frizzle Fry

Released in 1990 on Caroline Records, it features the band's first single and minor radio hit "John the Fisherman".

Garista

Subsequently it was re-released by the music label Singing Ringing, again in audio cassette format (UK, 1985), and then by Charrm in audio cassette, 12 inch vinyl and CD formats (UK, 1990).

Glamour Boys

It was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1990.

Gonna Make You Sweat

The album was released in the US on 13 December 1990 (see 1990 in music).

Groovy, Laidback and Nasty

Groovy, Laidback and Nasty is the ninth full-length studio album by electronic band Cabaret Voltaire, released in 1990 by Parlophone.

Hell with the Lid Off

Hell With the Lid Off, released in 1990 (see 1990 in music), is the first album by MC 900 Ft. Jesus collaborating with DJ Zero (For more information on DJ Zero, see MC 900 Ft. Jesus).

His All-Time Greatest Comic Hits

His All-Time Greatest Comic Hits is a 10-track collection of previously recorded songs by Ray Stevens, released in 1990 by Curb Records.

Human Condition Records

Human Condition Records is an independent record label based in Edinburgh, Scotland which was founded in 1990 by Jamie Watson, ex-guitarist of Scottish punk group The Solos.

I Build This Garden for Us

"I Build This Garden for Us" is the second single by American rock musician Lenny Kravitz from his début album, Let Love Rule, and released in 1990 by Virgin Records America.

I Won't Give Up on You

"I Won't Give Up on You" is a song by the group TKA from their 1990 second album Louder Than Love.

In a Priest Driven Ambulance

In a Priest Driven Ambulance (With Silver Sunshine Stares) is the fourth album by The Flaming Lips, released in 1990 (see 1990 in music).

In His Mind

"In His Mind" (Atlantic Japan / Warner-Pioneer #AMDY-5076) is the fifth and final single from Debbie Gibson's 1990 album Anything Is Possible.

Instinct Records

Instinct Records is a New York City electronic-music record label that first gained prominence in 1990.

It's Love

It is the band's highest charting single, peaking at #6 on Mainstream Rock Tracks in 1990.

Kiss of the Gypsy

Kiss of the Gypsy (XGypsy) is a rock band formed by vocalist/guitarist Tony Mitchell in Fleetwood, Lancashire in 1990.

Live at the Roxy Club

Live at the Roxy Club is a live album by punk band Sham 69, recorded at the Roxy and released in 1990 (see 1990 in music).

Love Rears Its Ugly Head

"Love Rears Its Ugly Head" is a single released by Living Colour in 1990 from their second album Time's Up.

Make It Like It Was

"Make It Like It Was" was a hit song for R&B singer Regina Belle in 1990.

Mitt i ett äventyr

The song stayed at Svensktoppen for 10 weeks during the period of 21 April-25 August 1990, peaking at third tredjeplats position.

Moneytalks

Originally released on 21 September 1990 on the album The Razors Edge, it was later released as a single in December later that year.

More of the Night

More of the Night is an album released by R&B/soul band The Whispers in 1990, as the follow-up to their massively successful 1987 album, Just Gets Better with Time.

My Favourite Hits

My Favourite Hits is a compilation album of the Indian singer and Ghazal composer Hariharan, released in the year 1990.

New Earth Records

It was founded in 1990 in Munich, Germany, by European entrepreneurs Bhikkhu Schober and Waduda Paradiso under the auspices of the spiritual teacher known as Osho.

One Hand, One Heart

"One Hand, One Heart" (Atlantic 87710; Atlantic Japan AMDY-5046) is the third single from the 1990 album Anything Is Possible (LP 82167) by American singer-songwriter-actress Deborah Gibson.

Plus 8

Plus 8 (also spelled as Plus8, without the space) is a Canadian techno record label, based in Windsor, Ontario and founded in 1990 by DJs Richie Hawtin and John Acquaviva.

Put Yourself in My Shoes

Put Yourself in My Shoes is a 1990 (see 1990 in music) album by American country music singer-songwriter Clint Black.

Representing the Mambo

Representing the Mambo is the ninth studio album by the American rock band Little Feat, released in 1990 (see 1990 in music).

Room to Roam

Room to Roam is an album by The Waterboys; it continued the folk rock sound of 1988's Fisherman's Blues, but was less of a commercial success, reaching #180 on the Billboard Top 200 after its release in September 1990.

Set the Controls for the Heart of the Bass

Set the Controls for the Heart of the Bass is a 1990 album by Bassomatic.

Some Friendly

Some Friendly is the debut album by the British alternative rock band The Charlatans, released in 1990 (see 1990 in music).

Steppin' onto the Scene

This EP was produced by Manix and self-released on cassette on March 3, 1990.

Sudden Stop

Sudden Stop is the second studio album by Canadian blues musician Colin James released in 1990 (see 1990 in music) on Virgin Records.

Suicide Blonde

It reached the top 10 on the US Hot 100 (#9) and Australia in 1990 and reached a peak of #11 in the UK.

Sweet Mother Texas

The singer's last album for the label before his move to MCA, it contains, among others, a cover of Bruce Springsteen's "I'm on Fire" and a version of Kris Kristofferson's "Living Legend", which would be recorded by The Highwaymen in 1990, on Highwayman 2.

The First Generation

The First Generation is a compilation album by British band Sigue Sigue Sputnik, released in 1990 (see 1990 in music).

The First Ten Years: The Videos

The First Ten Years: The Videos (re-issued as From There to Eternity) is a VHS and laserdisc music video compilation released by the heavy metal band Iron Maiden in 1990.

The Incredible Sound Machine

Trini joined rapper Bryce "Luvah" Wilson (who made his debut on Mantronix's previous album, 1990's This Should Move Ya), and founding member, DJ Kurtis Mantronik.

The Layla Sessions: 20th Anniversary Edition

The Layla Sessions: 20th Anniversary Edition (or The Layla Sessions) released September 1990 is an anniversary edition reissue of the Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs album by Derek and the Dominos, who disbanded in 1971.

The Popguns

The singles "Waiting for the Winter" (1989) and "Someone You Love" (1990) featured on their debut album, Eugenie (also 1990), released by the record label Midnight Music.

This So-Called Miracle

"(This So-Called) Miracle" (Atlantic 87750; Atlantic Japan AMDY-5042) is the second single from the 1990 album Anything Is Possible (LP 82167) by American singer-songwriter-actress Deborah Gibson.

Too Much Joy

In 1990, the members of Too Much Joy were taken aback to learn that hip-hop group 2 Live Crew had been arrested on obscenity charges in Florida, and that a record store owner had been arrested for selling their music.

Unskinny Bop

"Unskinny Bop" is a song by American glam metal band Poison, which was released as the first single from their 1990 Flesh & Blood album.

Vickie Winans

In 1990, Vickie signed, not to a gospel recording company but to Geffen Records.

What Kind of Man Would I Be?

A slightly remixed version of the song was included on the 1989 compilation album Greatest Hits 1982-1989, and a single release of that remix peaked at #5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 on February 24, 1990, and remains their final single to reach the top 20 of the Hot 100 to date.

Will the Wolf Survive

Will the Wolf Survive, produced by Jimmy Bowen, was Jennings' last #1 album and his next-to-last top ten record, the final one being 1990's The Eagle.

WRTT-FM

WRTT-FM focuses on active rock releases since 1990, supporting various subgenres such as mainstream rock, grunge rock, and the like.

YelworC

The duo put out a number of demo tapes between 1988 - 1990 until they were finally signed to the now defunct Celtic Circle Productions (C.C.P.) recording label and released their first full-length CD album Brainstorming in 1993.