Best albums of 1997

12 records · chart score = each record's average, pulled toward the site average (8.0) until it has more than a few scores

1. 1
   Marcy PlaygroundMarcy Playground

   1997Rock
   Chart score8.45avg 9.7 · 1 score
2. 2
   The MolluskWeen

   1997Pop
   Chart score8.38avg 8.9 · 2 scores
3. 3
   Brighten the CornersPavement

   1997Alternative
   Chart score8.27avg 9.0 · 1 score
4. 4
   The Colour And The ShapeFoo Fighters

   1997Rock
   Chart score8.20avg 8.7 · 1 score
5. 5
   Life After Death (2014 Remastered Edition)The Notorious B.I.G.

   1997Hip-Hop
   Chart score8.05avg 8.1 · 1 score
6. 6
   EarthlingDavid Bowie

   1997Pop
   Chart score8.02avg 8.0 · 1 score
7. 7
   Hand It OverDinosaur Jr.

   1997Alternative
   Chart score8.02avg 8.0 · 1 score
8. 8
   Come To DaddyAphex Twin

   1997Alternative
   Chart score7.77avg 7.0 · 1 score
9. 9
   Cryptic Writings (Expanded Edition - Remastered)Megadeth

   1997Metal
   Chart score7.77avg 7.0 · 1 score
10. 10
    It's HardThe Who

    1997Rock
    Chart score7.52avg 6.0 · 1 score
11. 11
    Face DancesThe Who

    1997Rock
    Chart score7.27avg 5.0 · 1 score
12. 12
    LevitateThe Fall

    1997Alternative
    Chart score7.27avg 5.0 · 1 score