Best 1999

Warp 10: Classics is a compilation album released in 1999 by the influential British electronic music label Warp Records. Spanning multiple volumes, it collected key tracks from the label's first decade, including works by Aphex Twin, Autechre, Boards of Canada, and LFO. The compilation served as bo...

Magik 4: A New Adventure is a 1999 trance mix album by the Dutch DJ Tiësto, released as part of his ongoing Magik series. The compilation features a continuous mix of progressive and uplifting trance tracks from prominent electronic artists of the era. The Magik series was instrumental in defining t...

The Magnolia soundtrack is a 1999 album featuring music from Paul Thomas Anderson's film of the same name. The album prominently features songs written and performed by singer-songwriter Aimee Mann, including Save Me and Wise Up, several of which were composed specifically for the film and integrate...

"FanMail" is the third studio album by the American girl group TLC, released on February 23, 1999, through LaFace Records. The record is noted for its futuristic themes and electronic production, heavily incorporating synthesized elements and vocal processing. It spawned several commercially success...

Louise Glück’s Vita Nova, published in 1999, is a significant collection of American poetry. The work examines profound questions about life, loss, and renewal through explorations of classical myths, particularly those surrounding spring and death. Glück's precise language and deeply philosophical...

Warp 10: Influences is a compilation album released in 1999 by Warp Records as part of a series celebrating the label's tenth anniversary. This specific compilation features tracks by artists who had influenced the development of Warp's distinctive sound and aesthetic, rather than releases from the...

Election (1999) is a black comedy film directed by Alexander Payne, starring Matthew Broderick as Jim McAllister, a high school teacher who becomes obsessed with thwarting Tracy Flick (Reese Witherspoon), an ambitious student running for student body president. The film uses its school election narr...

The soundtrack for the 1998 comedy-drama film "Rushmore," directed by Wes Anderson, is a compilation of 1960s British Invasion rock and folk tracks. The album features multiple songs by The Kinks, alongside contributions from artists like The Who, Cat Stevens, and John Lennon. Anderson curated the m...

Oscar De La Hoya vs. Ike Quartey was a welterweight championship boxing match held on February 13, 1999, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. De La Hoya retained his WBC welterweight title by split decision in a competitive bout that featured knockdowns of both fighters. The fight is frequently...

"Magik 3: Far from Earth" is a progressive trance mix compilation released in 1999 by Dutch DJ Tiësto as part of his influential Magik series. The double album consists of 26 tracks mixed seamlessly to create a continuous journey through the trance sound of the late 1990s. This third installment in...

Guerrilla Warfare is the second studio album by New Orleans hip-hop group Hot Boys, released on July 27, 1999, through Cash Money Records. The album features the group's original lineup of Lil Wayne, Juvenile, B.G., and Turk, with production primarily handled by Mannie Fresh, who created the distinc...

Metallica’s S&M documents a groundbreaking 1999 performance featuring the band alongside the San Francisco Symphony. The film showcases Metallica’s signature heavy metal sound interwoven with orchestral arrangements, creating a unique and powerful musical experience. It's notable for being one of th...

Dr. Dre’s 2001 remains a pivotal hip-hop album. Released in 1999, it established the “g-funk” sound and showcased West Coast talent through collaborations with Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, and others. The album's innovative production and influential tracks have made it a classic for listeners interested...

The Very Best of Stevie Wonder is a compilation album that assembles major hit singles from the American singer-songwriter's extensive Motown career. The collection features tracks spanning his formative 1960s recordings through his critically acclaimed period in the 1970s. It serves as an overview...

Chopper City in the Ghetto is the fourth studio album by American rapper B.G., released in 1999 via Cash Money Records. It was a defining release for the New Orleans hip-hop scene, helping to popularize the distinct sound associated with the label's "Hot Boys" era. The album is best known for the si...

Released in 1999, "Back to Mine: Everything But the Girl" is a DJ mix compilation album curated by the British duo of Tracey Thorn and Ben Watt. It serves as an installment in the "Back to Mine" series, which invited artists to compile tracks for home listening. The album blends smooth jazz, ambient...

"Warp 10: Remixes" is a 1999 compilation album released by Warp Records to mark the label's tenth anniversary. The collection features remixes of tracks from the label's catalog by a range of electronic artists associated with genres such as IDM, techno, and ambient. It was released alongside "Warp...

Operation: Doomsday represents MF DOOM’s initial artistic statement and a cornerstone of underground hip-hop. Released in 1999, this debut album solidified his distinctive abstract style and complex lyrical approach. The record showcases DOOM's burgeoning persona as the masked villain, appealing to...

Alan Moore and Kevin O’Neill’s *The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Vol. 1* presents an alternate history where iconic Victorian-era literary figures—such as Allan Quatermain, Phileas Fogg, and Dorian Gray—form a secret society to combat threats. This comic explores a fascinating what-if scenario...

Necrophagist’s 1999 album, Onset of Putrefaction, represents a significant early example of technical death metal. The German band showcased intensely complex and rapidly executed guitar playing, earning critical acclaim for its demanding musicianship. This debut is particularly relevant to fans of...

Immolation’s *Failures for Gods* (1999) is a seminal death metal album recognized for its intensely dissonant compositions and exploration of anti-religious concepts. The record established Immolation's distinctive sound characterized by complex arrangements and bleak lyrical themes. It remains nota...

C.K. Williams’ *Repair* is a 1999 poetry collection examining profound questions about morality and personal experience. The book's sustained, lyrical verses earned Williams the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. It offers thoughtful reflections on trauma and resilience, appealing to readers interested in c...

Café del Mar Vol. 6 is a 1999 downtempo and ambient compilation album released as part of the Café del Mar music series. Originating from the famous Ibiza beach bar of the same name, the series is renowned for its relaxing sunset mixes. The album features a curated selection of chillout tracks from...

The Slim Shady LP is Eminem’s first full-length studio album released in 1999. It established his distinctive style blending hip hop with horrorcore themes and dark humor. The record garnered critical acclaim and a Grammy Award, marking a significant moment for the genre and launching Eminem's caree...

Global Underground: Amsterdam is a two-disc electronic music compilation mixed by American DJ Danny Tenaglia and released as part of the Global Underground series. Associated with Tenaglia's performance in Amsterdam, it presents a continuous DJ mix spanning house, progressive house, and techno-orien...

“This concert film documents Rage Against the Machine’s historic performance at the Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City on September 17, 1999. The recording captures a pivotal moment for the band, showcasing their intense stage presence and politically charged music to a massive audience. It is n...

Released in 1998, this compilation features the British electronic band curating a relaxed selection of downtempo tracks, serving as the inaugural release of the series.

The Best of Bond... James Bond is a 1999 soundtrack compilation album featuring the iconic theme songs from the first thirty years of the spy film franchise.

Lennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield defined a major 1999 heavyweight boxing rivalry for the undisputed championship, marked by a highly controversial draw and Lewis's eventual victory.