Best 1997

"Beg, Scream & Shout! The Big Ol' Box of '60s Soul" is a six-disc compilation album released by Rhino Records in 1997. The box set collects 144 tracks of American soul music from the 1960s, focusing on lesser-known hits and deep cuts rather than standard greatest-hits compilations. It serves as a co...

Released in November 1997, *Come On Over* is the third studio album by Canadian singer Shania Twain, co-written and co-produced with then-husband Robert John 'Mutt' Lange. It yielded twelve singles, including 'You're Still the One,' 'Man! I Feel Like a Woman!,' and 'That Don't Impress Me Much,' and...

DJ-Kicks: Coldcut is a mix album by the British electronic duo of Jonathan More and Matt Black, released in 1997 as part of the Studio !K7 DJ-Kicks series. The compilation blends approximately 29 tracks spanning breakbeat, hip-hop, ambient, and jungle, including selections from artists such as Jimps...

This 1997 zine, edited by Mimi Nguyen, documents a critical moment in feminist and punk subcultures. It compiles writings from diverse racialized individuals exploring race, identity, and power dynamics within the music scene. The project directly confronts the historical marginalization of people o...

End of Evangelion is a landmark 1997 Japanese animated film exploring themes of trauma, faith, and humanity through a complex mecha narrative. It’s notable for its intensely psychological storytelling and visually arresting sequences. The film resonates particularly with viewers interested in philos...

*Close Combat 2: A Bridge Too Far* is a real-time tactical strategy game developed by Atomic Games and released in 1997. The game meticulously simulates the Allied military Operation Market Garden during World War II, allowing players to command both Allied and German forces. It is distinguished by...

The Jackie Brown soundtrack is a 1997 compilation album of music composed for Quentin Tarantino's crime film of the same name. It is distinguished by its extensive use of classic 1970s soul, rhythm and blues, and funk tracks rather than an original orchestral score. The album features artists such a...

Boogie Nights: Music from the Original Motion Picture is a soundtrack album associated with Paul Thomas Anderson's 1997 film Boogie Nights. It gathers recordings used to establish the film's late-1970s and early-1980s setting, including disco, funk, pop, and rock by various artists. The soundtrack f...

Released in 1997, Bonfire is a five-disc box set by the Australian hard rock band AC/DC. The compilation serves as a posthumous tribute to the band's original lead singer, Bon Scott, who died in 1980. The collection features a mix of remastered studio tracks, rare outtakes, and previously unreleased...

Charlie Haden & Pat Metheny's “Beyond the Missouri Sky” is a celebrated jazz album released in 1997. It showcases Haden’s masterful bass playing alongside Metheny’s signature guitar work. The music draws heavily from Mark Twain’s stories and the American West, creating evocative soundscapes. This al...

Pueblo chico, infierno grande is a Spanish language historical drama telenovela originating from Mexico in 1997. The series portrays life during the tumultuous Pre-Mexican Revolution era, focusing on a small village and the dramatic events that unfolded there. It’s notable for its detailed depiction...

The Good Will Hunting soundtrack is a 1997 compilation album accompanying the drama film directed by Gus Van Sant. The album features several songs by singer-songwriter Elliott Smith, including 'Between the Bars,' 'Angeles,' and 'Miss Misery,' the latter of which was nominated for the Academy Award...

Café del Mar Vol. 4 is a 1997 compilation album featuring ambient, chillout, and Balearic music associated with the renowned Café del Mar bar in Ibiza, Spain. The album is the fourth installment in a series that began in 1994, designed to evoke the relaxed atmosphere of watching the sunset at the Sa...

Bill Frisell's *Nashville* is a jazz album released in 1997 that uniquely blends his signature guitar work with the sounds of Nashville’s musical landscape. The record showcases Frisell’s exploration of Americana through sophisticated arrangements featuring orchestral elements and electric instrumen...

The third installment in the British Renaissance Masters Series, this 1998 compilation was mixed by DJ Danny Howells and captures the evolving progressive house sound of the era.

The Imaginary Day is a 1997 album by the Pat Metheny Group. It's notable for blending modern jazz with influences from Brazilian music and incorporating delicate electronic elements into its largely acoustic arrangements. The album’s sophisticated sound appeals to listeners interested in innovative...

Released in 1996 for the UK market, this is the second installment of the commercially successful Ministry of Sound Annual series, featuring mixes by Paul Oakenfold.

Disgorge’s “She Lay Gutted” is a 1997 California death metal album recognized as a foundational work within the brutal death metal subgenre. The record showcases intensely aggressive instrumentation and distinctive vocal techniques, primarily utilizing slam-influenced rhythms. It's notable for its i...

The Ottawa Treaty, formally known as the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons, is a multilateral treaty prohibiting the production, stockpiling, transfer, and use of anti-personnel landmines. Signed in 1997, it represents a significant humanitarian achievement with over 160 state parties. The...

Life After Death is the second studio album by rapper The Notorious B.I.G., released in 1997 following his death. It’s a significant double-album showcasing his complex lyricism and storytelling within the East Coast hip-hop scene. The record topped the Billboard 200 chart, solidifying Biggie's lega...

Assassin's Quest is the third and final novel in Robin Hobb's Farseer Trilogy, published in 1997. It concludes the story of FitzChivalry Farseer, the royal bastard trained as an assassin, as he undertakes a journey to find the vanished King Verity in the Mountain Kingdom. The novel resolves the cent...

Nils Petter Molvær's Khmer is a 1997 ECM jazz album notable for its innovative fusion of modern jazz with Cambodian traditional music. The recording incorporates instruments such as the skor and rone alongside electronic elements and Molvær’s saxophone work. It appeals to listeners interested in exp...

The Cathedral and the Bazaar is Eric S. Raymond's 1997 essay comparing closed and open software development, using Linux as a central example.

Dark Tranquillity’s *The Mind’s I* is a significant death-metal album released in 1997. It showcases Gothenburg’s pioneering blend of heavy riffs and prominent synthesizer textures within melodic death metal. The record established Dark Tranquillity's signature sound, appealing to fans of intense, a...

Junior Kimbrough’s “Most Things Haven't Worked Out” is a critically acclaimed blues album released in 1997 by Fat Possum Records. The collection showcases Mississippi-based hill country blues artist Junior Kimbrough’s distinctive electric style, characterized by its slow tempos and deeply resonant v...

Diana Krall’s *Love Scenes* is a jazz album released in 1997. It showcases her distinctive vocal style alongside rich orchestral instrumentation. The collection primarily interprets songs by Cole Porter and Noël Coward delivering sophisticated and romantic interpretations. This album appeals to list...

Funcrusher Plus is the 1997 debut studio album by American hip-hop group Company Flow, consisting of rappers El-P and Bigg Jus alongside DJ Mr. Len. Released on the independent Rawkus Records label, the record is noted for its heavily abstract lyricism, unconventional song structures, and gritty, lo...

Showcasing the Glasgow techno duo, this 1997 mix album is part of the acclaimed DJ-Kicks series released by the German independent label Studio !K7.

This compilation features popular trance and house anthems associated with the famous Cream nightclub in Liverpool, capturing the peak of British electronic dance music in 1997.