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Studio Albums of the 1990s

Description: Test your knowledge about the iconic studio albums released in the 1990s, a decade that witnessed some of the most influential and groundbreaking music.
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Which album by Nirvana popularized the grunge genre and became a defining moment in alternative rock history?

  1. Nevermind

  2. In Utero

  3. Bleach

  4. MTV Unplugged in New York


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Released in 1991, Nirvana's 'Nevermind' propelled the band to mainstream success and is widely considered one of the most important albums in rock music.

Michael Jackson's album 'Thriller' was a groundbreaking success in the 1980s, but which album did he release in the 1990s?

  1. Dangerous

  2. HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I

  3. Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix

  4. Invincible


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Released in 1991, 'Dangerous' was Michael Jackson's eighth studio album and featured hit singles like 'Black or White' and 'Remember the Time'.

What was the name of the debut studio album by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, released in 1991?

  1. Blood Sugar Sex Magik

  2. Californication

  3. By the Way

  4. Stadium Arcadium


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Blood Sugar Sex Magik' was the Red Hot Chili Peppers' fifth studio album and marked a significant turning point in their career, propelling them to mainstream success.

Which album by Mariah Carey was released in 1997 and featured the hit singles 'Honey' and 'My All'?

  1. Daydream

  2. Butterfly

  3. Music Box

  4. Emotions


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Released in 1997, 'Butterfly' was Mariah Carey's sixth studio album and showcased her growth as an artist and songwriter.

What was the name of the debut studio album by the British rock band Oasis, released in 1994?

  1. Definitely Maybe

  2. (What's the Story) Morning Glory?

  3. Be Here Now

  4. Standing on the Shoulder of Giants


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Definitely Maybe' was Oasis's first studio album and was a critical and commercial success, establishing the band as one of the leading figures in the Britpop movement.

Which album by the American rock band Pearl Jam was released in 1993 and featured the hit singles 'Jeremy' and 'Even Flow'?

  1. Ten

  2. Vs.

  3. Vitalogy

  4. No Code


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Ten' was Pearl Jam's debut studio album and was a commercial success, helping to popularize the grunge genre.

What was the name of the second studio album by the American alternative rock band Green Day, released in 1994?

  1. Dookie

  2. American Idiot

  3. 21st Century Breakdown

  4. Revolution Radio


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Dookie' was Green Day's second studio album and was a commercial breakthrough for the band, selling over 10 million copies in the United States.

Which album by the Canadian singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette was released in 1995 and featured the hit singles 'You Oughta Know' and 'Hand in My Pocket'?

  1. Jagged Little Pill

  2. Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie

  3. Under Rug Swept

  4. So-Called Chaos


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Jagged Little Pill' was Alanis Morissette's third studio album and was a critical and commercial success, selling over 33 million copies worldwide.

What was the name of the debut studio album by the American rock band Foo Fighters, released in 1995?

  1. Foo Fighters

  2. The Colour and the Shape

  3. There Is Nothing Left to Lose

  4. One by One


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The self-titled debut album by Foo Fighters was released in 1995 and featured the hit singles 'This Is a Call' and 'I'll Stick Around'.

Which album by the American rock band Soundgarden was released in 1994 and featured the hit singles 'Black Hole Sun' and 'Spoonman'?

  1. Badmotorfinger

  2. Superunknown

  3. Down on the Upside

  4. King Animal


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Superunknown' was Soundgarden's fourth studio album and was a commercial and critical success, selling over 5 million copies in the United States.

What was the name of the fourth studio album by the American rock band R.E.M., released in 1992?

  1. Out of Time

  2. Automatic for the People

  3. Monster

  4. New Adventures in Hi-Fi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Out of Time' was R.E.M.'s fourth studio album and was a commercial success, selling over 18 million copies worldwide.

Which album by the British rock band Radiohead was released in 1997 and featured the hit singles 'Karma Police' and 'Paranoid Android'?

  1. Pablo Honey

  2. The Bends

  3. OK Computer

  4. Kid A


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'OK Computer' was Radiohead's third studio album and was a critical and commercial success, establishing the band as one of the leading figures in alternative rock.

What was the name of the debut studio album by the American rock band No Doubt, released in 1992?

  1. No Doubt

  2. The Beacon Street Collection

  3. Tragic Kingdom

  4. Return of Saturn


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The self-titled debut album by No Doubt was released in 1992 and featured the hit single 'It's My Life'.

Which album by the American rock band Weezer was released in 1994 and featured the hit singles 'Buddy Holly' and 'Undone - The Sweater Song'?

  1. Weezer (Blue Album)

  2. Pinkerton

  3. The Green Album

  4. Maladroit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Weezer's debut studio album, commonly known as the 'Blue Album', was released in 1994 and was a commercial and critical success.

What was the name of the third studio album by the American rock band Stone Temple Pilots, released in 1996?

  1. Core

  2. Purple

  3. Tiny Music... Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop

  4. No. 4


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Tiny Music... Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop' was Stone Temple Pilots' third studio album and was a departure from their previous grunge sound.

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