Toronto may celebrate the 25th anniversary of its last World Series Championship this season, the second of its consecutive titles held by the Philadelphia Phillies. That 1993 event was very important because of what happened the following season, when Major League Baseball officials canceled the World Series due to a work stoppage.

That 1994 fiasco involving the national pastime is just one reason the year before was better, even beyond the realm of sports. Great music came out in 1993, including dozens of influential albums from various rock genres.

Here are ten of those records that should be celebrated on their 25th anniversary this year.

Come on feel the lemon heads

Evan Dando and his group peaked with this album, which featured gems like “Into Your Arms” and “Great Big No.”

Modern life is rubbish by blur

Followed by Parklife and The Great Escape, this album was the first of a trio of life albums that Britpop showed at its peak, aided by singles such as “Sunday Sunday” and “Chemical World.”

Unplugged by Neil Young

Most of the acoustic episodes hosted by MTV were forgettable, but Young’s was so crisp that it helped rejuvenate his career.

Anodyne by Uncle Tupelo

As always, Jeff Tweedy and Jay Farrar split the songs on the alternative country band’s third album, but it’s “New Madrid” from the first that has remained the best track.

Thirteen by Teenage Fan Club

These Scottish alternative rockers were starting to get their act together on this record, highlighted by Gerard Love’s tribute to legendary songwriter Gene Clark.

Alapalooza by Weird Al Yankovic

Instead of visiting the place Richard Harris called MacArthur where the cake was left in the rain, Weird Al changed it to “Jurassic Park” here and even released a tribute to the Flintstones’ hometown in “Bedrock Anthem.”

Dreamland by Aztec Camera

Fans who wanted to hear Toddy Frame return to the sound of the debut album had to be pleased when their ears saw “Spanish Horses”, “Black Lucia” and “Vertigo” on this record.

Flaming Lips Satellite Heart Transmissions

After five of the major releases, Wayne Coyne somehow scored a single with “She Don’t Use Jelly” from this album.

Where have you been from Dinosaur Jr.

As soon as J Mascis told us to start cutting, he got his band’s first big hit.

Cheryl Crow Tuesday Night Music Club

He became a star with this debut by admitting that all he wanted to do was have fun.