MTV 120 Minutes Top 20 Alternative Videos for 1991
A list featuring the Top 20 Alternative Videos of 1991 as selected by MTV's 120 Minutes.
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- DirectorSamuel BayerStarsNirvanaBurton C. BellAndy BialkA music video for Nirvana's song 'Smells Like Teen Spirit'.
- DirectorTarsem SinghStarsBill BerryPeter BuckWade DominguezMusic video for "Losing My Religion" by R.E.M..
- StarsIain BakerJerry De BorgAl DoughtyJesus Jones performs in the music video "Right Here, Right Now" from the album "Doubt" recorded for EMI Records and SBK Records. The band performs on a sound stage while surrounded by projected video showing news footage of the Eastern Europe during the fall of communism.
- StarsRobyn Hitchcock and the EgyptiansRobyn HitchcockRobyn Hitchcock and the Egyptians performs in the music video "So You Think You're in Love" from the album "Perspex Island" recorded for Go. Discs Records. The music video features Robyn Hitchcock and the Egyptians as they perform in front of a white background with dots and circles playing in the background.
- DirectorPeter ScammellStarsSiouxsie and the BansheesBudgieJon KleinSouxsie and the Banshees performs in the music video "Kiss Them for Me" from the album "Superstition" recorded for Polydor and Geffen Records. The music video opens with the popping of a champagne cork. Siouxsie Sioux wears a silver shirt and sings and dances. The band stand behind her in front of a painted sky background with trees.
- DirectorStephane SednaouiStarsRed Hot Chili PeppersJohn FruscianteAnthony KiedisA promotional video for the Red Hot Chili Peppers' 1991 hit single "Give It Away."
- DirectorHoward GreenhalghStarsNick HawkinsMick JonesChris KavanaghBig Audio Dynamite II performs in the music video "Rush" from the album "The Globe" recorded for Columbia Records. The music video begins with shots of a sun set. The band performs as they stand in a circle structure made of metal poles. Mick Jones sings as the band plays behind him. Clips of people dancing play throughout.
- DirectorAdam BernsteinStarsViolent FemmesVictor DelorenzoGordon GanoViolent Femmes perform in the music video "American Music" from the album "Why Do Birds Sing?" recorded for Reprise Records. The music video begins with a slow pan up from an acoustic guitar that is being played by Gordon Gano. The band performs on a small stage in front of a curtain. A group of elderly people enter and watch.
- DirectorAngela ConwayStarsThe Smashing PumpkinsJimmy ChamberlinBilly CorganSmashing Pumpkins performs in the music video "Siva" from the album "Gish" recorded for Caroline and Virgin Records. The music video begins with flashing images of a toy and D'arcy Wretzky being submerged in a bathtub. Smashing Pumpkins perform in front of run down concrete wall with Billy Corgan singing.
- DirectorJosh TaftStarsEMFJames AtkinDerran BrownsonEMF performs in the music video "Unbelievable" from the album "Schubert Dip" recorded for Parlophone and EMI Records. The band performs on a club stage and dance in a laser light show as James Atkin sings. Video clips of club dancers play throughout.
- DirectorTim BroadStarsMorrisseyMorrissey performs in the music video "Sing Your Life" from the album "Kill Uncle" recorded for HMV Records. The music video begins at the Camden Workers Social Club. Morrissey stands outside holding text cards. He and the band perform on stage for a group of dancers who are wearing clothing from the 1950's.
- DirectorSimon SmithStarsNed's Atomic DustbinMat CheslinAlex GriffinNed's Atomic Dustbin performs in the music video "Grey Cell Green" from the album "God Fodder" recorded for Columbia Records. The music video begins with a close up on someone playing the guitar. The band performs the song in shadow as they stand on a set decorated with spray paint in many colors.
- DirectorClaudia CastleStarsMaterial IssueTed AnsaniJim EllisonMaterial Issue performs in the music video "Valerie Loves Me" from the album "International Pop Overthrow" recorded for Mercury Records. The black and white music video begins with a man running and a woman looking in a mirror. The band performs in a small coffee shop against a black background surrounded by lights.
- StarsJulian CopeJulian Cope performs in the music video "Beautiful Love" from the album "Peggy Suicide" recorded for Island Records. The music video begins with shots of boats and dolphins jumping out of the water. Julian Cope sings as he stands in front of a blue moving background. Clips of dolphins and the ocean play throughout.
- DirectorDrew CarolanStarsFishboneJohn BighamChris DowdFishbone performs in the music video "Everyday Sunshine" from the album "The Reality of My Surroundings" recorded for Columbia Records. The music video begins with a mirror in a prison cell looking into a mirror. The band performs in in a tight enclosed darkened tunnel and later performs in a field of flowers.
- DirectorJeff BaynesStarsBilly BraggPhill JupitusKirsty MacCollBilly Bragg performs in the music video "Sexuality" from the album "Don't Try This at Home" recorded for Elektra Records. The music video begins with Billy Bragg and his band playing against a white background. Video clips of Billy Bragg flirting with a variety of different women and goofing with the band play throughout.
- StarsPixiesFrank BlackKim DealThe Pixies performs in the music video "Head On" from the album "Trompe le Monde" recorded for Elektra Records. The music video begins with Francis Black introducing the song as the band plays it against a black background. The band plays as split screen divide their head, torsos, and legs.
- StarsTeenage FanclubNorman BlakeGerard LoveTeenage Fan Club performs in the music video "Star Sign" from the single recorded for Creation Records. The music video begins with lighting effects against a dark background. The band performs against a star field background while visual effects surround them with a circle that shows the band.
- DirectorRalph BakshiStarsMy Life With The Thrill Kill KultMy Life with the Thrill Kill Cult performs in the music video "Sex on Wheelz" from the album "Sexplosion!" recorded for Wax Trax. and Interscope Records. The music video begins with clips of the band and people laying around. The band performs against a psychedelic background.
- StarsThe Wonder StuffPaul CliffordMartin GilksThe Wonder Stuff performs in the music video "The Size of a Cow" from the album "Never Loved Elvis" recorded for Polydor Records. The music video begins with a self playing piano. The band features the band performing in colorful outfits in strangely decorated room while clowns interact with them.