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Top 11 Albums of 1998
By an Amazon.com customer
MutationsMutations by Beck
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This one gave Odelay a run for it's money in its shear greatness.
UpUp by R.E.M.
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The first album without Bill Berry. A much more sad and troubled album than any other REM album, but perhaps also more beautiful.
Electro-Shock BluesElectro-Shock Blues by Eels
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E's first masterpiece. Songs built around the loss of his sister and ailing mother - E hides nothing. The music on this album haunts me, in a really good way.
The Boy with the Arab StrapThe Boy with the Arab Strap by Belle & Sebastian
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The Belle and Sebastion album that really put them on the map. Brilliant stuff.
Feeling Strangely FineFeeling Strangely Fine by Semisonic
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The greatest pure pop album released this year. Semisonic said they felt that this was their artistic album while critics think of their debut album as their artisitc work. I just know it's really good.
Rufus WainwrightRufus Wainwright by Rufus Wainwright
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The debut album from the piano popping, classical singing genius.
YieldYield by Pearl Jam
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The last truly great Pearl Jam album.
Perennial Favorites [ENHANCED CD]Perennial Favorites [ENHANCED CD] by Squirrel Nut Zippers
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Too bad these guys broke up. There needs to be more swinging jazzy pop songs.
In the Aeroplane Over the SeaIn the Aeroplane Over the Sea by Neutral Milk Hotel
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Jeff Magnum is at times annoying and at times poetic. This is monster of an album to listen to.
StuntStunt by Barenaked Ladies
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A great album from a band sometimes viewed as childish.
KingsizeKingsize by Boo Radleys
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This is the last album by The Boo Radleys. It also may be their finest work. A few too many songs keeps out of the top ten, so this one goes to 11.