50 best albums of the year 1998
by Pitchfork (1998) 
Pitchfork is an American online music publication. These are their best albums of 1998.
(Official website: https://www.pitchfork.com)
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5,716
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5,925
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3,686
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Total albums: 50. Page 1 of 5
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50 best albums of the year 1998 composition
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| Tortoise | 1 | 2% | |
| Devin The Dude | 1 | 2% | |
| Royal Trux | 1 | 2% | |
| Air | 1 | 2% | |
| The Smashing Pumpkins | 1 | 2% | |
| Madonna | 1 | 2% | |
| Refused | 1 | 2% | |
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Other 1998 year charts
A total of 49 charts from recognised sources are available for 1998, with the 3 most prominent highlighted below. Additionally, there are 449 user submitted charts covering this period.
| Title | Source | Type | Published | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Critics Albums | Rolling Stone | 1998 year chart | 1998 | |
| 50 best albums of the year 1998 | Pitchfork | 1998 year chart | 1998 | |
| NME Albums of the Year 1998 | New Music Express | 1998 year chart | 1998 |  |
Other charts by Pitchfork
A total of 37 charts from Pitchfork are available; the 3 most recent of this type are highlighted below.
| Title | Source | Type | Published | Country |
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| Albums of the year 2025 | Pitchfork | 2025 year chart | 2025 | |
| The 50 Best Albums of 2024 | Pitchfork | 2024 year chart | 2024 | |
| The 50 Best Albums Of 2023 | Pitchfork | 2023 year chart | 2023 | |
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Johnnyo TOP 100 COMMENTER 01/15/2026 13:55 | #312647
Very nice chart in deed. (Edited)
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