1990s ARIA Top 50 Albums Chronology Vol. 10 Quiz

Answer: Flesh

"Flesh & Blood" (1990) from Poison debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number two on July 22nd 1990 and spent 14 weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak was two.

"Flesh & Blood" featured four hit singles:

1. "Unskinny Bop" (Peaked at number three in Canada, New Zealand and United States).

2. "Life Goes On" (Peaked at number 35 in United States).

3. "Ride The Wind" (Peaked at number 31 in Canada).

4. "Something To Believe In" (Peaked at number three in Canada).

Answer: Hell

"Hell To Pay" (1990) from The Jeff Healey Band debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 22 on July 22nd 1990 and spent 12 weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak was 20.

Answer: Eclipse

"Eclipse" (1990) from Yngwie Malmsteen debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 46 on July 22nd 1990 and spent one week in the Top 50.

Answer: Live

"Joe Cocker Live" (1990) from Joe Cocker debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 47 on July 22nd 1990 and spent 16 weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak was 17.

"Joe Cocker Live" was a live album that was recorded on October 5th 1989 when Joe Cocker performed live at the Memorial Auditorium in Lowell, Massachusetts.

Answer: The Best Of Dragon and Mondo Rock

"The Best Of Dragon and Mondo Rock" from Dragon and Mondo Rock debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 48 on July 22nd 1990 and spent two weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak was 47.

"The Best Of Dragon and Mondo Rock" was a compilation album that featured nine greatest hits from New Zealand band Dragon and nine greatest hits from Australian band Mondo Rock.

"The Best Of Dragon and Mondo Rock" - Track list:

Side A - Dragon:

1. "Rain" (Peaked at number two in Australia).

2. "Body and The Beat".

3. "Magic" (Peaked at number 33 in Australia).

4. "Speak No Evil" (Peaked at number 19 in Australia).

5. "Dreams Of Ordinary Men" (ARIA Award nomination: Highest Selling Single - 1987).

6. "Fool".

7. "Still In Love With You" (Peaked at number 27 in Australia).

8. "Are You Old Enough" (Peaked at number one in Australia).

9. "April Sun In Cuba" (Peaked at number two in Australia).

Side B - Mondo Rock:

1. "No Time" (Peaked at number 11 in Australia).

2. "The Queen and Me" (Peaked at number 40 in Australia).

3. "Come Said The Boy" (Peaked at number two in Australia).

4. "Chemistry" (Peaked at number 20 in Australia).

5. "Primitive Love Rites" (Peaked at number 34 in Australia).

6. "Boom Baby Boom".

7. "Cool World" (Peaked at number eight in Australia).

8. "Summer Of '81" (Peaked at number 31 in Australia).

9. "State Of The Heart" (Peaked at number six in Australia).

Answer: China

"China Beach - Music and Memories Soundtrack" debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 50 on July 22nd 1990 and spent 17 weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak was six.

"China Beach" was an American drama series that first aired on ABC on April 27th 1988 and ran 'til 1991.

Answer: Other

"The Other Side" (1990) from 1927 debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number three on July 29th 1990 and spent 19 weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak was three.

Answer: Different

"Dare To Be Different" (1990) from Tommy Emmanuel debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 38 on July 29th 1990 and spent 15 weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak was 13.

ARIA Award nomination for "Dare To Be Different":

Best Adult Contemporary Album - 1991.

Answer: Armchair

"Armchair Theatre" from Jeff Lynne debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 41 on July 29th 1990 and spent five weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak was 35.

"Armchair Theatre" was the debut album from Electric Light Orchestra co-founder Jeff Lynne.

Answer: Fight

"Can't Fight Fate" (1989) from Taylor Dayne debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 48 on July 29th 1990 and spent 38 weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak was seven.

"Can't Fight Fate" featured four hit singles:

1. "With Every Beat Of My Heart" (Peaked at number five in Canada and United States).

2. "I'll Be Your Shelter" (Peaked at number one in Canada).

3. "Love Will Lead You Back" (Peaked at number one in United States).

4. "Heart Of Stone" (Peaked at number four in Canada).

Answer: Hard

"The Hard Way" (1990) from Steve Earle and The Dukes debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 46 on August 5th 1990 and spent five weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak was 28.

Answer: Snappy

"Snappy Doo" (1990) from James Morrison debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 39 on August 12th 1990 and spent eight weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak was 17.

ARIA Award nomination for "Snappy Doo":

Best Jazz Album - 1991.

Answer: Home

"Home" (1990) from Hothouse Flowers debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 40 on August 12th 1990 and spent 25 weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak was one (one week).

Irish band Hothouse Flowers was first formed in 1985 by childhood friends Liam O'Maonlai and Fiachna O'Braonain and released their debut album "People" in 1988.

Answer: Mariah Carey

"Mariah Carey" (1990) from Mariah Carey debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 24 on August 19th 1990 and spent 57 weeks in the Top 50.

The highest ARIA chart peak was six.

Grammy wins and nominations for "Mariah Carey":

(Won) - Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for the song "Vision Of Love" - 1991.

(Won) - Best New Artist - 1991.

On March 2nd 1991, "Mariah Carey" peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 200 for 11 weeks and ended 1991 as the highest selling album of the year in United States.

(Nominated) - Album Of The Year - 1991.

(Nominated) - Record Of The Year for the song "Vision Of Love" - 1991.

(Nominated) - Song Of The Year for the song "Vision Of Love" - 1991.

Answer: Ray Lyell and The Storm

"Ray Lyell and The Storm" (1989) from Ray Lyell and The Storm debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 44 on August 19th 1990 and spent one week in the Top 50.