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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29,590
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"Teardrop is one of those songs I'd call perfect." Reply
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drakonium | Helpful? (Log in to vote) · 9
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1998
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"In the era of trip hop, these guys gave a much more positive spin to electronic music, making the most laid back music ever. And from time to time it can get emotional. It was a solid record and completely new at the time." Reply
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Boltzmann | Helpful? (Log in to vote) · 3
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1998
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"Tracks two through five are pretty much perfection!!! During these four songs Lauryn Hill grabs your soul and shows you everything you'll ever need in life. This is definitely one of the greatest hip-hop/soul albums ever, a true masterpiece of musical beauty!!!" Reply
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1998
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"funk and politics. listen to it at night when you're having a smoke." Reply
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1998
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5,750
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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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"The first 'slick' Elliot Smith record. Some beautiful melodies here, almost a modern take on a Dylan and Beatles combination. Smith takes his music to a more accessible level, but there is the still the dark undertow from his previous albums creeping through. Waltz #2, is a fantastic song, one of..." 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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1998
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"Opus 40 is a brilliant song. The album got better from that point and held up well to the end. Interesting sound on this one" Reply
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1998
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"A few years ago I was seriously I'll and required a bone marrow transplant. I had this album on whilst having radiotherapy! Anyone who has seen a family member die, slowly; or suffered themselves will relate to the album. If you haven't it'll give you a good idea what it's like. Not one to put on..." Reply
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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% | |
| King Crimson | 2 | 0% | |
| DMX | 2 | 0% | |
| Frank Zappa | 2 | 0% | |
| ボアダムス [Boredoms] | 2 | 0% | |
| Fleetwood Mac | 2 | 0% | |
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435 | 44% | |
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211 | 21% | |
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48 | 5% | |
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33 | 3% | |
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31 | 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 37 from 137th to 100th |
Up 28 from 98th to 70th |
Up 4 from 93rd to 89th |
| Biggest fallers Biggest fallers in top 100 since last month |
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Down 15 from 77th to 92nd |
Down 10 from 80th to 90th |
Down 5 from 70th to 75th |
| New entries New entries in top 100 since last month |
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Up 37 from 137th to 100th |
| Leavers Leavers from top 100 since last month |
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Down 6 from 96th to 102nd |
Best Ever
Artists
1.
The Beatles
2.
Radiohead
3.
Pink Floyd
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David Bowie
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Bob Dylan
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Led Zeppelin
8.
Arcade Fire
9.
Neil Young
10.
Nirvana
