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The 1991 Triple J Hottest 100 was the third yearly poll of the most popular songs, according to listeners of the Australian radio station Triple J. This was the final annual countdown in which listeners could vote for songs released in any year.

Winning songNirvana
"Smells Like Teen Spirit"
Most entriesThe Cure
(9 tracks)
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1991 Triple J Hottest 100
Countdown details
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Winning songNirvana
"Smells Like Teen Spirit"
Most entriesThe Cure
(9 tracks)
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There was no poll in 1992, and from 1993, the poll was restricted to songs released the same year. Supplementary "Hottest 100 of All Time" polls allowing songs from any year were held in 1998 and 2009.

This was also the first poll to feature a publicly announced list of songs in positions #101 to #200.[1] The list was posted on the Triple J website in their Hottest 100 History section until late 2004 under 1992.[2] Despite this, an audio clip from the 1991 Hottest 100 features the announcer jokingly playing "Black or White" by Michael Jackson at the number one song before saying it was actually #113[3] (although the actual list shows it reached #112). Triple J would later reveal the #101 to #200 songs from the 2008 list onwards.

Full list

Note: Australian artists
More information #, Song ...
# Song Artist Country of origin Year of release Previous Hottest 100 of all time positions
1Smells Like Teen SpiritNirvanaUnited States1991
2Love Will Tear Us ApartJoy DivisionUnited Kingdom1979 1 (1989), 1 (1990)
3LithiumNirvanaUnited States1991
4Throw Your Arms Around MeHunters & CollectorsAustralia1984 2 (1989), 2 (1990)
5Tomorrow WendyAndy PrieboyUnited States1990
6How Soon Is Now?The SmithsUnited Kingdom1984 7 (1989), 3 (1990)
7Fools GoldThe Stone RosesUnited Kingdom1989 6 (1990)
8A ForestThe CureUnited Kingdom1980 10 (1989), 11 (1990)
9Blister in the SunViolent FemmesUnited States1983 46 (1989), 41 (1990)
10Blue MondayNew OrderUnited Kingdom1983 5 (1989), 5 (1990)
11Just Like HeavenThe CureUnited Kingdom1987 25 (1990)
12It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)R.E.M.United States1987 22 (1989), 9 (1990)
13Uncertain SmileThe TheUnited Kingdom1983 3 (1989), 4 (1990)
14The Ship SongNick Cave and the Bad SeedsAustralia1990
15Been Caught StealingJane's AddictionUnited States1990
16She Sells SanctuaryThe CultUnited Kingdom1985 35 (1989), 22 (1990)
17Jane SaysJane's AddictionUnited States1988
18Add It UpViolent FemmesUnited States1982 87 (1990)
19Wuthering HeightsKate BushUnited Kingdom1978 43 (1989), 17 (1990)
20Lock ItFalling JoysAustralia1990
21Kiss OffViolent FemmesUnited States1983
22SexualityBilly BraggUnited Kingdom1991
23That's EntertainmentThe JamUnited Kingdom1980 4 (1989), 10 (1990)
24Bizarre Love TriangleNew OrderUnited Kingdom1986 67 (1989), 21 (1990)
25Anarchy in the U.K.Sex PistolsUnited Kingdom1976 17 (1989), 20 (1990)
26Holiday in CambodiaDead KennedysUnited States1980 6 (1989), 12 (1990)
27Sweet Child o' MineGuns N' RosesUnited States1987
28DebaserPixiesUnited States1989 18 (1990)
29This Charming ManThe SmithsUnited Kingdom1983 13 (1989), 7 (1990)
30Stairway to HeavenLed ZeppelinUnited Kingdom1971 30 (1989), 61 (1990)
31Under the Milky WayThe ChurchAustralia1988 14 (1990)
32Losing My ReligionR.E.M.United States1991
33HieronymusThe CloudsAustralia1991
34D.C.Died PrettyAustralia1991
35PrimaryThe CureUnited Kingdom1981 19 (1989), 19 (1990)
36There Is a Light That Never Goes OutThe SmithsUnited Kingdom1986 64 (1989), 44 (1990)
37Close to MeThe CureUnited Kingdom1985 66 (1989)
38ShiversThe Boys Next DoorAustralia1978 12 (1989), 15 (1990)
39Give It AwayRed Hot Chili PeppersUnited States1991
40The One I LoveR.E.M.United States1987 45 (1989), 46 (1990)
41That Ain't BadRatcatAustralia1990
42TroySinéad O'ConnorIreland1987 41 (1989), 13 (1990)
43Boys Don't CryThe CureUnited Kingdom1980 29 (1989), 23 (1990)
44LullabyThe CureUnited Kingdom1989 43 (1990)
45Talking to a StrangerHunters & CollectorsAustralia1982 8 (1989), 32 (1990)
46Birdhouse in Your SoulThey Might Be GiantsUnited States1990
47Aloha Steve and DannoRadio BirdmanAustralia1978 23 (1989), 54 (1990)
48In Between DaysThe CureUnited Kingdom1985 72 (1990)
49Bohemian RhapsodyQueenUnited Kingdom1975
50Song to the SirenThis Mortal CoilUnited Kingdom1983 15 (1989), 31 (1990)
51TrustTall Tales and TrueAustralia1989 93 (1990)
52Wide Open RoadThe TriffidsAustralia1986 68 (1989), 49 (1990)
53Betty's Worry or the SlabHunters & CollectorsAustralia1984 83 (1989), 26 (1990)
54Tainted LoveSoft CellUnited Kingdom1981 38 (1990)
55True FaithNew OrderUnited Kingdom1987 68 (1990)
56Kool ThingSonic YouthUnited States1990
57Waiting for the Great Leap ForwardsBilly BraggUnited Kingdom1988 20 (1989), 58 (1990)
58Wish You Were HerePink FloydUnited Kingdom1975 33 (1989), 35 (1990)
59The EndThe DoorsUnited States1967 50 (1989), 52 (1990)
60Enter SandmanMetallicaUnited States1991
61All Along the WatchtowerThe Jimi Hendrix ExperienceUnited States1968 49 (1989), 83 (1990)
62Orange CrushR.E.M.United States1988 99 (1990)
63The UnforgivenMetallicaUnited States1991
64Unfinished SympathyMassive AttackUnited Kingdom1991
65Fall on MeR.E.M.United States1986 78 (1990)
66Down in SplendourStraitjacket FitsNew Zealand1990
674PMThe CloudsAustralia1991
68Pictures of YouThe CureUnited Kingdom1989
69Labour of LoveFrente!Australia1991
70The Unguarded MomentThe ChurchAustralia1981 42 (1989), 57 (1990)
71Grey Cell GreenNed's Atomic DustbinUnited Kingdom1991
72Bigmouth Strikes AgainThe SmithsUnited Kingdom1986 27 (1989), 57 (1990)
73Comfortably NumbPink FloydUnited Kingdom1979 95 (1990)
74The Love CatsThe CureUnited Kingdom1983 67 (1990)
75Levi Stubbs' TearsBilly BraggUnited Kingdom1986 82 (1990)
76Come as You AreNirvanaUnited States1991
77Rock LobsterThe B-52'sUnited States1978 14 (1989), 8 (1990)
78L.A. WomanThe DoorsUnited States1971 40 (1989), 62 (1990)
79Freak SceneDinosaur Jr.United States1988 74 (1990)
80Surfers of the MindDef FXAustralia1990
81She Bangs the DrumsThe Stone RosesUnited Kingdom1989 51 (1990)
82Vapour TrailRideUnited Kingdom1991
83TreatyYothu YindiAustralia1991
84Another Girl, Another PlanetThe Only OnesUnited Kingdom1978 26 (1989), 30 (1990)
85Anything, Anything (I'll Give You)DramaramaUnited States1985
86The Size of a CowThe Wonder StuffUnited Kingdom1991
87Sympathy for the DevilThe Rolling StonesUnited Kingdom1968 63 (1989), 77 (1990)
88The Mercy SeatNick Cave and the Bad SeedsAustralia1988100 (1989)
89OneMetallicaUnited States1989
90SoonMy Bloody ValentineIreland1991
91Monkey Gone to HeavenPixiesUnited States1989 34 (1990)
92Bring the NoisePublic EnemyUnited States1987
93Dear GodXTCUnited Kingdom1986
94Wave of MutilationPixiesUnited States1989
95Info FreakoJesus JonesUnited Kingdom1989 45 (1990)
96Cattle and CaneThe Go-BetweensAustralia1983 11 (1989), 27 (1990)
97London CallingThe ClashUnited Kingdom1979 18 (1989), 28 (1990)
98BadU2Ireland1984
99DeannaNick Cave and the Bad SeedsAustralia1988 70 (1989), 60 (1990)
100CreamPrince and the New Power GenerationUnited States1991
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#101-#200 list

More information #, Song ...
# Song Artist Country of origin Year of release Previous Hottest 100 of all time positions
101Right Here, Right NowJesus JonesUnited Kingdom1990
102RushBig Audio Dynamite IIUnited Kingdom1991
103BirthdayThe SugarcubesIceland19879 (1989), 16 (1990)
104ReptileThe ChurchAustralia198892 (1990)
105Cloud FactoryThe CloudsAustralia1990
106LovesongThe CureUnited Kingdom1989
107BenchtopMelanie Oxley & Chris AbrahamsAustralia1990
108I'm Too SexyRight Said FredUnited Kingdom1991
109Move Any MountainThe ShamenUnited Kingdom1990
110This Is the DayThe TheUnited Kingdom198394 (1990)
111Dirty BootsSonic YouthUnited States1990
112Black or WhiteMichael JacksonUnited States1991
113With or Without YouU2Ireland1987
114Why Can't I Be You?The CureUnited Kingdom1987
115Greetings to the New BrunetteBilly BraggUnited Kingdom198638 (1989), 59 (1990)
116Always On My MindPet Shop BoysUnited Kingdom1988
117Here Comes Your ManPixiesUnited States198955 (1990)
118LovesickGang StarrUnited States1990
119StandR.E.M.United States1988
120Three DaysJane's AddictionUnited States1990
121ImagineJohn LennonUnited Kingdom197131 (1989), 66 (1990)
122Riders on the StormThe DoorsUnited States197186 (1989)
123Say GoodbyeHunters & CollectorsAustralia198697 (1989), 71 (1990)
124You Can't Always Get What You WantThe Rolling StonesUnited Kingdom1969
125Planet of SoundPixiesUnited States1991
126A New EnglandBilly BraggUnited Kingdom1983
127AtmosphereJoy DivisionUnited Kingdom198084 (1990)
128RisePublic Image LtdUnited Kingdom1986
129Should I Stay or Should I GoThe ClashUnited Kingdom1982
130Teen Age RiotSonic YouthUnited States198889 (1990)
131MoreThe Sisters of MercyUnited Kingdom1990
132KissPrince and the RevolutionUnited States198634 (1989), 39 (1990)
133SuedeheadMorrisseyUnited Kingdom1988
134UnfamiliarRideUnited Kingdom1991
135Peace FrogThe DoorsUnited States1970
136Wise Up! SuckerPop Will Eat ItselfUnited Kingdom198970 (1990)
137Real Real RealJesus JonesUnited Kingdom1990
138Gett OffPrince and the New Power GenerationUnited States1991
139Fields of JoyLenny KravitzUnited States1991
140Like a DaydreamRideUnited Kingdom1990
141Just Can't Get EnoughDepeche ModeUnited Kingdom1981100 (1990)
142Mysterious WaysU2Ireland1991
143Power and the PassionMidnight OilAustralia198288 (1989)
144Pride (In the Name of Love)U2Ireland1984
145Golden BrownThe StranglersUnited Kingdom198182 (1989)
146TemptationNew OrderUnited Kingdom198265 (1990)
147Everybody MovesDied PrettyAustralia198947 (1990)
148Love Rears Its Ugly HeadLiving ColourUnited States1990
149Sign “☮” the TimesPrinceUnited States198737 (1989), 37 (1990)
150Ana NgThey Might Be GiantsUnited States1988
151SouleaterThe CloudsAustralia1991
152There's No Other WayBlurUnited Kingdom1991
153Caught In My ShadowThe Wonder StuffUnited Kingdom1991
154I Want YouElvis Costello and the AttractionsUnited Kingdom198658 (1989), 73 (1990)
155You Could Be MineGuns N' RosesUnited States1991
156Psycho KillerTalking HeadsUnited Kingdom197732 (1989)
157Rock the CasbahThe ClashUnited Kingdom1982
158Fight the PowerPublic EnemyUnited States198929 (1990)
159Enjoy the SilenceDepeche ModeUnited Kingdom1990
160CirclesquareThe Wonder StuffUnited Kingdom1990
161Wicked GameChris IsaakUnited States1989
162"Heroes"David BowieUnited Kingdom197739 (1989), 50 (1990)
163People Are StrangeThe DoorsUnited States1967
164Wild FlowerThe CultUnited Kingdom1987
165Nothing Compares 2 USinéad O'ConnorIreland199069 (1990)
166She Talks to AngelsThe Black CrowesUnited States1990
167Going UndergroundThe JamUnited Kingdom198075 (1989)
168Bela Lugosi's DeadBauhausUnited Kingdom1979
169When Doves CryPrince and the RevolutionUnited States1984
170Into the GrooveMadonnaUnited States198580 (1990)
171God Is a BulletConcrete BlondeUnited States198976 (1990)
172Head OnThe Jesus and Mary ChainUnited Kingdom1989
173I Wanna Be AdoredThe Stone RosesUnited Kingdom1989
174Suck My KissRed Hot Chili PeppersUnited States1991
175Bye Bye PrideThe Go-BetweensAustralia198789 (1989), 85 (1990)
176Roadhouse BluesThe DoorsUnited States1970
177You Are the EverythingR.E.M.United States1988
178Def. Con. OnePop Will Eat ItselfUnited Kingdom1988
179The FlyU2Ireland1991
180The GlobeBig Audio Dynamite IIUnited Kingdom1991
181Bob's Yer UncleHappy MondaysUnited Kingdom1990
182Eternally YoursLaughing ClownsAustralia198486 (1990)
183Don't Want to Know If You Are LonelyHüsker DüUnited States1986
184From a Million MilesSingle Gun TheoryAustralia1991
185Rush YouBaby AnimalsAustralia1991
186Being BoringPet Shop BoysUnited Kingdom1990
187Too Drunk To FuckDead KennedysUnited States1981
188Fairytale of New YorkThe PoguesUnited Kingdom1987
189World Leader PretendR.E.M.United States1988
190BlushThe HummingbirdsAustralia1989
191UnbelievableEMFUnited Kingdom1990
192Human NatureGary Clail & On-U Sound SystemUnited Kingdom1991
193The Weeping SongNick Cave and the Bad SeedsAustralia1990
194LifeboatTall Tales and TrueAustralia1991
195Higher GroundRed Hot Chili PeppersUnited States1989
196Tomorrow, WendyConcrete BlondeUnited States1990
197AlisonElvis CostelloUnited Kingdom197716 (1989), 63 (1990)
198Forbidden ColoursSylvian and SakamotoUnited Kingdom/Japan198360 (1989), 75 (1990)
199Purple HazeThe Jimi Hendrix ExperienceUnited States1967
200Love Removal MachineThe CultUnited Kingdom1987
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Statistics

Artists with multiple entries

More information #, Artist ...
# Artist Tracks
9 The Cure 8, 11, 35, 37, 43, 44, 48, 68, 74
5 R.E.M. 12, 32, 40, 62, 65
4 Peter Hook[note 1] 2, 10, 24, 55
Stephen Morris[note 1] 2, 10, 24, 55
Bernard Sumner[note 1] 2, 10, 24, 55
The Smiths 6, 29, 36, 72
Nick Cave[note 2] 14, 38, 88, 99
3 Nirvana 1, 3, 76
Hunters and Collectors 4, 45, 53
Violent Femmes 9, 18, 21
New Order 10, 24, 55
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds 14, 88, 99
Billy Bragg 22, 57, 75
Pixies 28, 91, 94
Metallica 60, 63, 89
2 The Stone Roses 7, 81
Jane's Addiction 15, 17
The Church 31, 70
The Clouds 33, 67
Pink Floyd 58, 73
The Doors 59, 78
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Countries represented

More information Country, # ...
Country #
United Kingdom 43
United States 32
Australia 21
Ireland 3
New Zealand 1
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Songs by Decade

More information Decade, # ...
Decade #
1960s 3
1970s 13
1980s 56
1990s 28
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Notes

  1. [1]
    Once with Joy Division (2), three times with New Order (10, 24, 55)
  2. [2]
    Three times with Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds (14, 88, 99), and once with The Boys Next Door (38),

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