Best Albums of 1998
Explore the best albums of 1998, based on over 2 million album rankings across 60,000 charts.
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"I actually don't know why, But I really like this album." Reply
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BasdeWit97 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +19 votes (22 helpful | 3 unhelpful)
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1998
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29,886
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"This album is just one dark hypnotic groove after the other. These grooves are catchy, memorable and create cohesion between the tracks. This heaviness is balanced out with a variety of lighter more "fragile" sounds, whether it be the vocals, guitars, pianos or subtle sound effects. Each touch fe..." [+] Reply
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1998
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9,562
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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 votes (3 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1998
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6,674
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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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1998
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5,962
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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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1998
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5,794
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"First listen : WTF? Second : WTF? Third : Why am I listening to this again? though I don't like... Oh, wait.. Forth :Oh.....I love it yeah...." Reply
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SingingPeasant96 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +19 votes (20 helpful | 1 unhelpful)
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1998
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4,905
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"Probably his most commercial album. Great songwriting combined with a more expansive production than his earlier works makes this an essential listen for anyone interested in an artist that was lyrically on a par with Nick Drake. Definitely a grower!" Reply
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1998
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"How in hell is this less than 80?! I adore this album, Madonna + trip hop = perfection. I think it's a great pop record, creative, original and with its own life. Her vocals are her best - so calming - the production is really well crafted, I love the guitars and the more ravy tracks are sublime...." [+] Reply
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1998
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2,718
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"Man, this is FANTASTIC. It starts out like a precursor to The Soft Bulletin, but quickly turns into something extra special. Holes is the best opening song I've heard in a long time." Reply
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sageamagoo | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (2 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1998
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2,642
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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
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| Various Artists | 19 | 2% | |
| Miles Davis | 3 | 0% | |
| King Crimson | 2 | 0% | |
| ボアダムス [Boredoms] | 2 | 0% | |
| Frank Zappa | 2 | 0% | |
| Guillermo Gregorio | 2 | 0% | |
| Fleetwood Mac | 2 | 0% | |
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435 | 44% | |
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211 | 21% | |
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49 | 5% | |
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33 | 3% | |
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32 | 3% | |
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30 | 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 16 from 102nd to 86th |
Up 4 from 95th to 91st |
Up 2 from 81st to 79th |
| Biggest fallers Biggest fallers in top 100 since last month |
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Down 6 from 77th to 83rd |
Down 3 from 26th to 29th |
Down 3 from 91st to 94th |
| New entries New entries in top 100 since last month |
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Up 16 from 102nd to 86th |
| Leavers Leavers from top 100 since last month |
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Down 2 from 100th to 102nd |
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