Albums: 1999

Remember way back in 1999, when we all thought The Chemical Brothers and Moby were surely going to release classic albums? We were all momentarily into David Gray and Kelis and CDs were up to about $18 a piece? The top selling albums of that year were by artists with names like Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, Shania Twain, Ricky Martin, N’Sync, Limp Bizkit and The Dixie Chicks.  

So, as far as mainstream releases in 1999 go, it was a pretty nasty year to be alive. That said, there were a whole lot of classic indie rock albums released in 1999. Tons, easily making it one of the best years of the 1990s - which is easily one of the best decades ever for recorded music. Also, indie hip-hop was getting super weird, which didn’t last long, but was great while it lasted.

40. Beth Orton - Central Reservation

39. Supergrass - Supergrass

38. GZA - Beneath the Surface

37. Sonic Youth - Goodbye 20th Century

36. Various Artists - Soundbombing II

35. Blur - 13

34. Superchunk - Come Pick Me Up

33. The Dismemberment Plan - Emergency and I

32. Handsome Boy Modeling School - So … How’s Your Girl?

31. Godspeed You Black Emperor! - Slow Riot for New Zero Kanada