No. 12 The Score by The Fugees (1996)
Their first album went nowhere, but when the trio of Wyclef, Lauryn Hill and Pras re-emerged with a renewed focus and a polished sound, they immediately became one of the most popular and critically-acclaimed acts in hip-hop history. Combining rap, soul, reggae and a myriad of other influences, their second album is one of the 1990s most widely-hailed recordings.