#843 Robert Wyatt – Shleep

Another artist I have never heard of is English musician Robert Wyatt. He was highly praised for his seventh album Shleep from 1997. One of the genres on the album is Canterbury scene, which I have never heard of either. It is from the city of Canterbury in England. It is associated with progressive rock. The […]

#842 Primal Scream – Vanishing Point

Primal Scream return with their fifth studio album Vanishing Point, which is their second album on the list of 1001 Albums… I liked their previous album Screamadelica. This album’s title is named after and inspired by the 1971 film Vanishing Point. I like the first song “Burning Wheel” because of how weird it sounds and changes at […]

#841 The Chemical Brothers – Dig Your Own Hole

I am familiar with The Chemical Brothers. Even though I was not listening to a lot of music in 1997, I still heard them. Their second album Dig Your Own Hole brought them more fans. By the way, they are not brothers. The duo knows how to kick off an album. The first song “Block […]

#840 Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott – Supa Dupa Fly

Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott is a rapper. Her debut album Supa Dupa Fly was a financial and critical success. It was a redefining album produced by Timbaland. As I stated it a rap album or hip hop. Whatever. I am not a fan of the genre in general, but I am open to listening to it. […]

#839 Finley Quaye – Maverick A Strike

Finley Quaye is an unknown to me. I think his main success was in England. HIs debut album Maverick A Strike was released in 1997. His biography on Wikipedia is not very detailed. He seems to get into a lot of trouble. Firstly, I am not a big fan of reggae music. Secondly, Quaye vocals […]

#838 Radiohead – OK Computer

Radiohead did the same thing as Blur in 1997. Both bands moved away from Britpop. Radiohead became more alternative and more art rock. OK Computer their third album was when I paid more attention to them. My favourite songs are “Let Down”, “Karma Police“, “Climbing Up the Walls”, “No Surprises”, “The Tourist”, and “Lucky”. I […]

#837 Blur – Blur

Finally, a band that I am more familiar with and I know I like. We have entered 1997. The year of Blur‘s eponymous fifth album. This was turn to the band that I would come to like a lot. Blur reminds me of my best friend Tamás Pál. He was a big fan of the […]

#836 The Charlatans – Tellin’ Stories

The Charlatans‘ Tellin’ Stories is their fifth album and final one with founding band member and keyboard player Rob Collins. I know I have heard of them, but I cannot place any songs that I know well by them. The album is not on Spotify, which is really irritating and retarded. I was able to […]

#835 Belle and Sebastian – If You’re Feeling Sinister

Indie Scottish band Belle and Sebastian made the list with their first album and their second one If You’re Feeling Sinister. I am surprised that The Boy with the Arab Strap is not on this list. It was the first time I had heard of them. I do not find this album as engaging as […]

#834 Ash – 1977

I had no idea that the Northern Irish band Ash started in 1989. My knowledge of their existence came in the 2000s. I am curious how they sounded in 1996 compared to today. I am sure they have changed a lot. 1977 is their first official album. The album’s title 1977 is the year of […]