The best Acid House albums
of the 1990s.
Where to start with 1990–1999 acid house — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top of the 1990s — acid house
Top picks from 1990–1999, ranked by where we would start.
Lords of Acid
Expand Your Head
A provocative mix of acid house beats and industrial grit, laced with cheeky lyrics and playful innuendo.
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Lords of Acid
Our Little Secret
A provocative blend of acid house and industrial beats, laced with unapologetically explicit lyrics and infectious hooks.
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808 State
Ex:el
A vibrant fusion of acid house and electronic experimentation that pushes the boundaries of dance music in the early '90s.
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808 State
Gorgeous
An eclectic blend of acid house, ambient soundscapes, and rhythmic beats that encapsulates the early '90s electronic music scene.
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A Guy Called Gerald
Black Secret Technology
A pulsating blend of acid house, jungle rhythms, and dreamlike soundscapes that evokes a futuristic dancefloor experience.
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A Guy Called Gerald
28 Gun Bad Boy
A kaleidoscopic blend of acid house rhythms and jungle beats, layered with evocative samples and soulful melodies.
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Adamski
Doctor Adamski's Musical Pharmacy
A vibrant fusion of acid house and techno that pulses with hypnotic beats and eclectic samples.
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