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Jurassic Park: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Jurassic Park — NOTHING — and the film’s soundtrack was no exception. Besides allowing you to relive the movie, the soundtrack gave you an epic background score as you played with your Jurassic Park action figures and dinosaurs.

Choice track: “The Theme to Jurassic Park” (which will probably still send a chill up your back)

Britney’s debut album was a must have after her debut single, “…Baby One More Time,” blew up on radio and, of course, her iconic music video became a staple on MTV.

The Lion King: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Easily the one Disney soundtrack both kids and their parents could enjoy. While you could relive the movie by singing along to the movie’s songs, your parents could sing along to the Elton John numbers.

Choice track: “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King”

Let’s be honest, there were two reasons kids bought this album: for the infectious single “MMMBop” and because they had major crushes on the Hanson brothers (mainly Taylor).

A combination of perfectly crafted catchy pop songs, along with the Spice Girls’ over-the-top cartoon personas, made

Spice a must-have album for kids in the late ’90s.

“Barbie Girl” is arguably one of the most annoying songs ever written, and yet, somehow, kids couldn’t get enough of it. Maybe it was because it mentioned Barbie and Ken? Or maybe it was the cartoon-type voices/singing heard throughout the song? But one thing’s for sure: That song was the only reason you bought this album.

Space Jam: Music From and Inspired by the Motion Picture

This bigger-than-life kids movie had an equally impressive soundtrack that included the hit singles “I Believe I Can Fly” by R. Kelly and the Diane Warren–penned “For You I Will,” performed by Monica.

Choice track: R. Kelly, “I Believe I Can Fly”

In 1994 Boyz II Men ruled radio. The first single from their sophomore album,

II, spent an impressive 14 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 — which likely taught kids everywhere the phrase, “I’ll make love to you, like you want me to.”

Choice track: “I’ll Make Love To You”

Titanic fever and to play “My Heart Will Go On” over and over.

10. Choice track: Céline Dion, “My Heart Will Go On” (of course)

One of the definitive albums of not just 1995 but also the ’90s was propelled to success by its No. 1 singles “Creep” and “Waterfalls” (the latter of which had a really kid-friendly sound).

Batman Forever: Original Music From the Motion Picture

Batman Forever was a campy mess of movie (made to appeal to kids), its soundtrack was actually pretty solid and it featured U2, Brandy, The Flaming Lips, Method Man, and, of course, Seal.

Choice track: Seal, “Kiss From a Rose”

Smash Mouth’s ska-pop music sounded like it was tailor-made to appeal to kids. And their the second single off Astro Lounge, “Allstar,” is a perfect example of it.

A combination of the lead single “Fantasy” and the record-breaking No. 1 single “One Sweet Day” made this album a must-have for any kid.

With their hit singles like “Hold My Hand,” “Let Her Cry,” and “Only Wanna Be With You,” Hootie & the Blowfish dominated Top 40 radio and MTV in 1995. Their pop-rock sound not only appealed to kids, but their parents too.

Choice track: “Only Wanna Be With You”:

Ace of Base’s debut album was full of dancey, quasi-reggae pop songs that instantly appealed to kids everywhere.

Why did everyone have this album? Well, besides No Doubt’s perfectly pop-rock/ska sound, it was all about Gwen Stefani’s bubbly cool-girl persona.

Will Smith’s debut solo album (it was his first album without longtime collaborator DJ Jazzy Jeff) was an instant must based on his appeal to kids thanks to his role on

Fresh Prince, and, of course, it also included the title track to Men in Black.

Catchy songs and 4½ cute guys equal a must-BUY.

In the early ’90s, (a pre-scandal) Michael Jackson was still riding high on his ’80s success, which meant getting his new album was still an important event.

There was one reason and one reason alone to buy this album: For “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing,” the Diana Warren–penned power ballad that was inescapable in the summer of 1998.

Choice track: Aerosmith, “I Don’t Want To Miss a Thing”

The album that resurrected boy bands was filled with instantly classic pop songs.

Choice track: “As Long As You Love Me”

Any kid growing up in the ’90s probably remembers disco music being pretty much a staple at any wedding, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, quinceañera, and backyard party. And all those classic songs played were on this album.

Choice track: “The Grease Mega-Mix” (a middle school dance staple)

You probably wanted this album after seeing the video for “Livin’ la Vida Loca” being played on

Choice track: “Livin’ la Vida Loca” (‘cause in 1999 you couldn’t escape it)

You know why you owned this? Because of the commercial! It played nonstop.

Before pop-punk became a thing, The Offspring offered up this album that was just badass enough without being threatening.

Choice track: “Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)”

Probably the first must-have compilation CD every kid owned. And it really did get you pumped up!

Vol. 1, this was the CD that had all the jams! Yes, there have been a zillion other Now albums since, but this is still the best.

Choice track: “You Only Get What You Give”

This quintessential ’90s album is also one of the biggest-selling albums of all time (making it highly likely you owned a copy).

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