Hourglass
by Kate Rusby
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Kate Rusby bestography
Hourglass is ranked as the best album by Kate Rusby.
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Hourglass track list
The tracks on this album have an average rating of 77 out of 100 (all tracks have been rated).
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Hourglass rankings
Rankings summary
Overall rank: 18,969th | 1990s rank: 2,982nd | 1997 rank: 303rd| Year | Source | Chart | Rank | Rank Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Johnnyo | Top albums of 1997 (101 - 200) | 10/12 | - |
| 2025 |  Igtonumama | Top 100 Music Albums of 1997 | 14/100 | 4 |
| 2025 | Igtonumama | Top 100 Music Albums of the 1990s | 70/100 | 6 |
| 2025 | Johnnyo | Albums waiting to be added to charts 3 | 22/100 | - |
| 2023 | ProgHeadsSuck | Top 40 Greatest Music Albums | 17/40 | 45 |
| 2023 | Johnnyo | Most listened to albums in December 2022 | 65/100 | - |
| Total Charts: The total number of charts that this album has appeared in. | 6 | |||
| Total Rank Score: The total rank score. | 56 | |||
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Hourglass ratings
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Album ratings | Avg. album rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ! | 09/27/2025 09:57 | Igtonumama | 10,791 | 63/100 |
| ! | 07/17/2025 17:30 | LosWochos | 46,851 | 75/100 |
| ! | 04/15/2023 19:33 |  TheDude85 | 9,536 | 83/100 |
| ! | 03/06/2021 09:47 | Johnnyo | 9,596 | 77/100 |
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From TheDude85 04/15/2023 20:04 | #296116
TheDude85 04/15/2023 20:04 | #296116
Before I was so captivated by a chart of fellow BEA.com contributor, LadyGodiva, (Chart named: "Smell Of Female), I was about to remark about this particular effort by British folk singer, Kate Rusby! She is a smooth and dynamic singer in the lovely tradition of Sandy Dennis which becomes apparent on this debut release. Performing a mix of traditionals and self-penned compositions, Rusby gives each performance an authenticity and emotional push that will stay with the listener long after the album has concluded. Such a great find for this reviewer! Kudos to other BEA contributors who had already discovered her talents.
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