MTV 120 Minutes Top 20 Alternative Videos for 1990
A list featuring the Top 20 Alternative Videos of 1990 as selected by MTV's 120 Minutes.
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- DirectorAnton CorbijnStarsDepeche ModeAndrew FletcherDave Gahan"Enjoy the Silence" is a song by Depeche Mode, taken from their seventh studio album, Violator. The single is Gold certificated in the US and Germany. The song won Best British Single at the 1991 BRIT Awards.
- DirectorCasey NiccoliStarsJane's AddictionEric AveryPerry FarrellJane's Addiction performs in the music video "Been Caught Stealing" from the album "Ritual de lo habitual" recorded for Warner Brothers Records. The video opens with the a man dressed as a pregnant woman who is attempting to shoplift at a grocery store. Video clips feature members of the band and other shoppers dancing at the store.
- DirectorBeyhan Murphy-BaynesStarsPeter MurphyPeter Murphy performs in the music video "Cuts You Up" from the album "Deep" recorded for Beggars Banquet Records. The music video begins with a shot of Peter Murph's face and a darken sun on a cloudy day. He sings and the band performs as atmospheric eerie shots of clouds, the setting sun, and a figure (played by Peter) running in panic through the forest play in the background.
- DirectorJohn MayburyStarsSinéad O'ConnorSinéad O'Connor performs in the music video "Nothing Compares 2 U" from the album "I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got" recorded for Chrysalis Records. The music video features a closeup of Sinéad O'Connor's face as she sings and goes through different stages of emotions in tune with the lyrics.
- DirectorTamra DavisStarsSonic YouthChuck DKim GordonSonic Youth performs in the music video "Kool Thing" from the album "Goo" recorded for Geffen Records. The music video begins with the band walking down the sidewalk wearing glam rock clothing during the evening. They play the song while performing in a room covered in shiny aluminum foil. Chuck D joins for vocal periodically through the song.
- DirectorPeter ScammellStarsThe SundaysPaul BrindleyDavid GavurinThe Sundays perform in the music video "Here's Where the Story Ends" from the album "Reading, Writing and Arithmetic" recorded for DGC and Rough Trade Records. The music opens with shots of that from a bridge. Standing in a large room, Harriet Wheeler sings into a microphone while the band plays around her.
- StarsThe CharlatansJohn BakerMartin BluntThe Charlatans UK perform in the music video "The Only One I Know" from the album "Some Friendly" recorded for RCA Records. The music video begins with clips of the band on television screen. The band plays in a large warehouse as Tim Burgess sings.
- DirectorClaudia CastleStarsPeter GarrettDwayne HillmanRob HirstThe music video for the song "Blue Sky Mine" by the Australian rock band Midnight Oil from the 1990 album "Blue Sky Mining".
- DirectorTim PopeStarsPerry BamonteThe CureSimon Gallup
- StarsConcrete BlondeJames MankeyJohnette NapolitanoConcrete Blonde performs in the music video "Joey" from the album "Bloodletting" recorded for IRS and EMI Records. The video begins with a man hanging his head in shame. Concrete blonde performs on stage at a bar in front of a brick wall and velvet curtains. Clips of a man watching the band and thinking about drinking play throughout.
- DirectorMatthew AmosStarsThe Soup DragonsSushil K. DadeSean DicksonThe Soup Dragons perform in the music video "I'm Free" from the album "Lovegod" recorded for Big Life Records. Sean Dickson sings against a swirling hypnotic technicolor background. The band plays as he sings and lighting effects are used to colorize them. Reggae vocalist Junior Reid joins the song throughout.
- StarsWorld PartyKarl WallingerWorld Party performs in the music video "Way Down Now" from the album "Goodbye Jumbo" recorded for Ensign Records. The music video begins with the band playing in a room filled with boxes, adders, and papers. Karl Wallinger sings as he plays guitar while the band plays behind him.
- DirectorEric ZimmermanStarsNine Inch NailsMartin AtkinsRichard PatrickNine Inch Nails performs in the music video "Head Like a Hole" from the album "Pretty Hate Machine" recorded for TVT Records. The music video starts with a light distortion and archive footage of a man spinning a stick. The band performs with Trent Reznor singing in shredded clothing. Clips of a rotating mannequin head play throughout.
- DirectorHoward GreenhalghStarsThe Jesus & Mary ChainJim ReidWilliam ReidThe Jesus and Mary Chain perform in the music video "Head On" from the album "Automatic" recorded for Blanco y Negro Records. The music video features the Jesus and Mary Chain performing the song against a plain background illuminated with colors and visual effects play over their performance.
- DirectorHoward GreenhalghStarsCocteau TwinsElizabeth FraserRobin GuthrieCocteau Twins performs in the music video "Iceblink Luck" from the album "Heaven or Las Vegas" recorded for 4AD Records. The music video begins with moving lights. Elizabeth Fraser sings as she stands in front of a plain background that is illuminated with color. The band plays as light surround them.
- DirectorPeter ScammellStarsPixiesFrank BlackKim DealPixies performs in the music video "Dig for Fire/Allison" from the album "Bossanova" recorded for 4AD and Elektra Records. The music video begins with an upside down shot of a moving road. The band puts on clothing before riding in motorcycles. Later, they walk into a stadium to perform the song.
- StarsThe Stone RosesIan BrownManiThe Stone Roses performs in the music video "Fool's Gold" from the album "The Stone Roses" recorded for Silvertone Records. The music video opens with the band walking slowly down a hill. The Stone Roses perform against a purple stone background.
- DirectorNancy BennettStarsThe House of LoveTerry BickersGuy ChadwickThe House of Love performs in the second version of the music video "I Don't Know Why I Love You" from the album "The House of Love" recorded for Fontana Records. The music video begins with shots of a tattoo and a coin on a bar. The ban performs on stage at a bar.
- DirectorJeff PreissStarsIggy PopKate PiersonIggy Pop performs with Kate Pierson in the music video "Candy" from the album "Brick by Brick" recorded for Virgin Records. The music video begins with shots of storms and Iggy Pop playing his guitar and singing in a desert. Kate Pierson sits in a bar wearing a blue dress and later stands on a stage before joining Pop in the song.
- StarsHappy MondaysPaul DavisMark DayHappy Mondays performs in the first version of the music video "Step On" from the album "Pills 'n' Thrills and Bellyaches" recorded for Factory Records. The music video begins on the top of the building with a man climbing a hotel sign. The band performs in the roof of the hotel with Shaun Ryder singing.