Photo Gallery: Guitar World Readers' Top 10 Guitar Albums of 1990
When you think of guitar albums and 1990, more than a few records probably come to mind. Talking about it, you'd probably say things like, "Oh, I really was into so-and-so then," or "That came out in 1990? Really?"
But as you go through this gallery of the top 10 albums from 1990 -- as voted by Guitar World readers -- and work your way to the No. 1 spot, the clear winner becomes quite evident. That's when you say, "Oh, yeah -- that's it, hands down."
Apparently, a lot of you already thought this. Although the top five put up some impressive numbers, the No. 1 album took the lead early and refused to relent.
Still can't guess what album it is? What are you waiting for? The gallery awaits!
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