Best Albums of 1997
Listed below are the best albums of 1997 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 59,000 greatest album charts. (Chart last updated: 5 hours ago).
"When I first heard this album, I was impressed with all the arrangements. Swirling distorted guitars interweaving over "Beachboys" inspired harmonies. The song writing is solid, Every song has an accessibility ala The Beatles. My favourites are Haywire, Trouble and The Man Who Loved Life. However..." [+] Reply
"Other than a few tracks here and there on his other albums, this is the only Wyclef Jean solo work that is worth listening to. Please trust me; I went through a Wyclef Jean phase in high school while others were having their pop punk phases, and I listened to most of his discography. It has not a..." [+] Reply
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baystateoftheart | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (3 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"This album is humanity on a good day: little ado on variations of stuff, and then at the end they just throw a party with mariachi music and shit. Jim O'Rourke is a genius" Reply
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"One of two worthwhile albums by Matt Good. His biting reflections of society meld well with his cutting hooks. Underneath it all, he has a strong sense for melody. Good, but not great." Reply
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junodog4 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | 0 votes (0 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"Great album. Best 10 songs average is 92,8/100 and the album can get great 95/100. It's the third-best Aerosmith album for me. Best an full-scoring song is "Hole in my soul". Closely followed by "Falling in love" and "Full circle" both 95/100 and next "Nine lives", "Taste of india", "Pink" and "F..." [+] Reply
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Eastwood | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (2 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"An unexpected album. Food for the party. Really worth a listen just for 'All I Want to Do Is Rock' and 'Tied to the 90's'. Me wonders why they changed their ways so fast afterwards." Reply
"I just like Trip like I do and Busy child." Reply
"Fav movie of all time and the soundtrack fits the vibe perfectly. Imo it's only surfaced by Spirited Away's, but both of them are genuine masterpieces. 9/10" Reply
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Best Albums of 1997 composition
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| Various Artists | 18 | 2% | |
| Delirious? | 3 | 0% | |
| Grateful Dead | 3 | 0% | |
| Mogwai | 3 | 0% | |
| Squarepusher | 3 | 0% | |
| David Bowie | 3 | 0% | |
| Morrissey | 2 | 0% | |
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435 | 44% | |
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220 | 22% | |
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38 | 4% | |
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34 | 3% | |
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33 | 3% | |
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