Monday, June 29 2009
Three More Memorable Albums from 1999
Sometimes it's tough to get a large group of people to agree on anything. Here are three more personal favorites from 1999 that didn't make the cut for PopMatters'' overall feature.
Friday, June 26 2009
October - December 1999: Mos Def to Jay-Z
Part 5 covers albums from October through December, highlighted by the political rock of Rage Against the Machine and Joe Strummer, as well as major league hip-hop from Mos Def, Pharoahe Monch, Q-Tip and Jay-Z.
Thursday, June 25 2009
August - October 1999: Dixie Chicks to the Bloodhound Gang
Part 4 brings a superb sophomore turn from the Dixie Chicks while Garth Brooks goes kinda nuts. British rock stands proud with Muse, Gomez, and Supergrass and the schlocky, corporate rock of Creed rockets to the top of the U.S. charts.
Wednesday, June 24 2009
June - August 1999: The White Stripes to Andrew Bird
Part 3 covers albums from June through August, highlighted by the debut of the White Stripes and stellar electronic music from Basement Jaxx, the Chemical Brothers, and µ-Ziq and hip-hop from Missy Elliott and Kool Keith.
Tuesday, June 23 2009
March - June 1999: The Olivia Tremor Control to Pavement
PopMatters turns 10 this year and to celebrate we are looking back at the popular music that defined the year of our birth. Part 2 covers albums from March through June, highlighted by monster hits from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Moby and Dido.
Monday, June 22 2009
January - March 1999: Britney Spears to Blur
PopMatters turns 10 this year and to celebrate we are looking back at the popular music that defined the year of our birth. Today we kick things off with albums from January through March, highlighted by Eminem's debut and stellar pop from Wilco and Blur.
