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: 3 hours ago).
"Note about the track listing: This was released with two different sets of tracks. The one listed above is the Australian version; I am familiar with the International version, and that's what's available on Spotify. The International Version includes a song called "Promises" and leaves out "Mine..." [+] Reply
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Listmeister | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (2 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"Here you have some smart pop songs sung by a pretty voice produced well by Nigel Godrich. "torn" was the hit." Reply
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paladisiac | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +1 votes (1 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"Not a great album. A few good tracks, but nothing spectacular." Reply
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eclab | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +1 votes (1 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"This album is a rare gem. All the songs are sublime. Fun and sometimes strange lyrics (If you were a tree, I would carve my name into your side and you will not cry, because trees don't cry)point that this valentine album is not your average love album. The music is grand, with big orchestration,..." [+] Reply
"Beautiful sounding music. Very melancholic jazz with atmospherical intentions. Great instrumental conversations." Reply
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JoaoMoreira | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | 0 votes (0 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"The ultimate travesty is that this band is remembered for one song (Sex and Candy). When their entire debut is made up of whimsical stories and memorable songs from the wonderful mind of John Wozniak, who is a criminally underrated songwriter. This album deserves multiple listens and respect." Reply
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"Really good album, By great aussie band" Reply
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Clarence42069 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | 0 votes (0 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"I think this album is underrated. Sherinian brings an interesting dynamic to the band's sound, and Petrucci belts out some of his most tasteful solos ever. There are a few duds on this album, for sure - it tends to be a bit too "alternative" in spots, and gets a little -too- dynamic at times. Sti..." [+] Reply
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Best Albums of 1997 composition
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| Various Artists | 18 | 2% | |
| David Bowie | 3 | 0% | |
| Delirious? | 3 | 0% | |
| Grateful Dead | 3 | 0% | |
| Mogwai | 3 | 0% | |
| Squarepusher | 3 | 0% | |
| Paul McCartney | 2 | 0% | |
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| Country | Albums | % | |
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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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22 | 2% | |
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22 | 2% | |
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| Best Ever Artists | |
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| 1. The Beatles | |
| 2. Radiohead | |
| 3. Pink Floyd | |
| 4. David Bowie | |
| 5. Bob Dylan | |
| 6. Led Zeppelin | |
| 7. The Rolling Stones | |
| 8. Arcade Fire | |
| 9. Neil Young | |
| 10. Nirvana |
