Best Albums of 1998
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"I'd never even heard of this before my obsession with this website. I've only listened to it I think 5 times through now, but I can totally understand its ranking. Easily the most unique sounding album I've ever heard. His voice isn't great...it's raw and imperfect, and over time it becomes very ..." Reply
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1998
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"Many times, electronic albums sound like 10 versions of the same song. Mezzanine is far more diverse, as each song constitutes a separate idea. The music is deliberate but not boring. Sensual but not tasteless. Intense but not one-dimensional. In short, this might be the best electronica record I..." Reply
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1998
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"Ladies and gentlemen, we are floating in France." Reply
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ButterThumbz | Helpful? (Log in to vote) · 20
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"Groovy, yes, but overrated. Lauryn Hill is a fine lyricist with a strong voice, but I don't hear the "masterpiece" that others do. Just a good blend of hip hop and soul that doesn't reinvent any wheels." Reply
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"Outkast's best. Creative concepts, great lyrics/wordplay, amazingly creative innovative production. Amazing eclectic collection of great songs" Reply
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"It's a shame "Happy Cycling" isn't actually part of the original album; it would have worked best if placed before "One Very Important Thought". It is one of the best Boards of Canada songs, so don't miss out on it if you have a version of "Music Has the Right to Children" that doesn't include it..." Reply
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"To fully appreciate and understand 'XO' context is really important The 'XO' journey really begins the year prior in 1997 with Smiths break through release 'Either/Or'as well as his appearance on the Good Will Hunting Soundtrack ("Miss Misery") and with their release the genie was out of the bott..." Reply
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1998
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"i don't have this album, but 'frozen' is one of the best-produced songs of all time. anyone that disagrees is likely brain damaged." Reply
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telefunker | Helpful? (Log in to vote) · 6
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1998
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"100/100 I think this album is underrated, so much similarity with Soft Bulletin (Flaming Lips) wich is on top 20 (and the best of the decade for me) best of the 1990's and this is #127 Awesome music and lyrics, very atmospheric Top 20 best albums of the 90's for me" Reply
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"Instruction Manuel for Electro-Shock Blues Step 1: Listen to album Step 2: Drop jaw in awe Step 3: Allow the tears to flow down cheeks Step 4: Enlightenment" Reply
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1998
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Total albums: 1,000. Page 1 of 100
Best Albums of 1998 composition
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| Various Artists | 18 | 2% | |
| Miles Davis | 3 | 0% | |
| Fleetwood Mac | 2 | 0% | |
| Guillermo Gregorio | 2 | 0% | |
| Ringo Starr | 2 | 0% | |
| Carca | 2 | 0% | |
| Jimi Hendrix | 2 | 0% | |
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433 | 43% | |
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211 | 21% | |
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48 | 5% | |
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33 | 3% | |
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32 | 3% | |
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31 | 3% | |
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25 | 3% | |
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Best Albums of 1998 chart changes
| Biggest climbers Biggest climbers in top 100 since last month |
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Up 9 from 98th to 89th |
Up 6 from 82nd to 76th |
Up 2 from 93rd to 91st |
| Biggest fallers Biggest fallers in top 100 since last month |
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Down 6 from 76th to 82nd |
Down 6 from 91st to 97th |
Down 4 from 77th to 81st |
