The best rock albums of the last year of the century, 1999

The best rock albums of the last year of the century, 1999

ByJohn

Let’s go back 25 years for a moment. We are in 1999, the last year of the twentieth century, a new century upon us, what rock were we listening to? What albums were released? The Ultimate Classic Rock editorial team attempted to compile one of the rankings that they often draw up for their own and their readers’ enjoyment. So here is the list of 25 best rock albums published 25 years ago. We present you the Top Ten.

10. Sleater-Kinney, ‘The Hot Rock’

9. Rage Against the Machine, ‘The Battle of Los Angeles’ (read the review here)

8. Red Hot Chili Peppers, ‘Californication’ (read the review here)

7. David Bowie, ‘Hours…’ (read the review here)

6. Wilco, ‘Summerteeth’ (read the review here)

5. Paul McCartney, ‘Run Devil Run’ (read the review here)

4. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, ‘Echo’ (read the review here)

3.Nine Inch Nails, ‘The Fragile’ (read the review here)

2. Tom Waits, ‘Mule Variations’ (read the review here)

1. Flaming Lips, ‘The Soft Bulletin’ (read the review here)

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