The 1990 Triple J Hottest 100 was the second annual poll of the most popular songs, according to listeners of the Australian radio station Triple J. From 1989 to 1991, listeners could vote for songs released in any year.
The Cure's seven entries is a new record for most appearances in a single countdown.
Billy Bragg is the first artist in Hottest 100 history to have back to back entries in a countdown. His songs "Waiting for the Great Leap Forwards" & "Greetings to the New Brunette" came in at #58 and #59 respectively.
Five songs maintained their positions from the previous year's countdown.
Black Box is the first Italian artist to ever make it into the Hottest 100.