1990s ARIA Top 50 Albums Chronology Vol. 98 Quiz

Answer: Middle

"Middle Of Nowhere" (1997) from Hanson debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 36 on June 8th 1997 and spent 44 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: April 19th 1998).

The highest ARIA chart peak was one (Two weeks).

"Middle Of Nowhere" peaked at number one in:

Australia.
Germany.
Taiwan.
United Kingdom.

"Middle Of Nowhere" featured five hit singles:

1. "MMMBop" (Peaked at number one in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom & United States).

2. "Where's The Love" (Peaked at number two in Australia & Canada).

3. "I Will Come To You" (Peaked at number one in Sweden).

4. "Thinking Of You" (Peaked at number six in Australia & Finland).

5. "Weird" (Peaked at number four in Belgium & Finland).

Answer: Songs

"Songs From The South - Paul Kelly's Greatest Hits" from Paul Kelly debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number two on June 15th 1997 and spent 45 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: May 31st 1998).

The highest ARIA chart peak was two.

ARIA Award nominations for "Songs From The South - Paul Kelly's Greatest Hits":

Best Cover Art - 1997.

Answer: Forever

"Wu-Tang Forever" (1997) from Wu-Tang Clan debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number eight on June 15th 1997 and spent three weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: June 29th 1997).

The highest ARIA chart peak was eight.

Grammy nomination for "Wu-Tang Forever":

Best Rap Album - 1998.

"Wu-Tang Forever" peaked at number one in:

Canada.
United Kingdom.
United States.

Answer: Swamp

"Blue Moon Swamp" (1997) from John Fogerty debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 21 on June 15th 1997 and spent 17 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: October 5th 1997).

The highest ARIA chart peak was eight.

Grammy wins and nominations for "Blue Moon Swamp":

(Won):
*Best Rock Album - 1998.

(Nominated):
*Best Male Rock Vocal Performance for the song "Blueboy" - 1998.

"Blue Moon Swamp" peaked at number one in:

Finland.
Sweden.

Answer: Money

"In It For The Money" (1997) from Supergrass debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 28 on June 15th 1997 and spent two weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: June 22nd 1997).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 28.

BRIT Award nomination for "In It For The Money":

British Video Of The Year for the song "Late In The Day" - 1998.

"In It For The Money" featured four hit singles:

1. "Late In The Day" (Peaked at number 15 in Scotland).

2. "Richard III" (Peaked at number two in Scotland & United Kingdom).

3. "Sun Hits The Sky" (Peaked at number seven in Scotland).

4. "Going Out" (Peaked at number five in United Kingdom).

Answer: Open

"Open Road" (1997) from Gary Barlow debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 30 on June 15th 1997 and spent one week in the Top 50.

"Open Road" featured four hit singles:

1. "Forever Love" (Debut Single and Theme song for the 1996 film "The Leading Man". Peaked at number one in Lithuania, Spain, Taiwan & United Kingdom).

2. "Love Won't Wait" (Peaked at number one in Spain & United Kingdom).

3. "So Help Me Girl" (Peaked at number three in Taiwan).

4. "Open Road" (Peaked at number two in Latvia).

Answer: Dude

"Dude Ranch" (1997) from Blink-182 debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 35 on June 15th 1997 and spent 24 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: October 11th 1998).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 25.

"Dude Ranch" featured two hit singles:

1. "Dammit" (Peaked at number 34 in Australia).

2. "Josie" (Peaked at number 31 in Australia).

Answer: Promise

"My Promise" (1996) from No Mercy debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 43 on June 15th 1997 and spent 31 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: February 1st 1998).

The highest ARIA chart peak was four.

In 1997, "My Promise" peaked at number one in Austria and ended 1997 as the highest selling album of the year.

"My Promise" featured five hit singles:

1. "When I Die" (Peaked at number one in Austria & The Netherlands).

2. "Where Do You Go" (Peaked at number one in Denmark, Ireland & Scotland).

3. "Kiss You All Over" (Peaked at number five in Hungary).

4. "Please Don't Go" (Peaked at number four in United Kingdom).

5. "Missing" (Peaked at number nine in Switzerland).

Answer: Romy

"Romy & Michele's High School Reunion Soundtrack" (1997) debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 46 on June 15th 1997 and spent five weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: July 13th 1997).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 27.

Answer: k.d. lang - Drag

"Drag" (1997) from k.d. lang debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number eight on June 22nd 1997 and spent 20 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: November 2nd 1997).

The highest ARIA chart peak was four.

"Drag" was a cover album from k.d. lang that featured songs such as "The Joker" (Steve Miller Band), "The Air That I Breathe" (The Hollies) and "Theme From The Valley Of The Dolls" (Dionne Warwick).

Answer: The Fifth Element Soundtrack

"The Fifth Element Soundtrack" (1997) debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 22 on June 22nd 1997 and spent three weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: July 6th 1997).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 22.

Answer: Down

"Bringing Down The Horse" (1996) from The Wallflowers debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 24 on June 22nd 1997 and spent 18 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: November 2nd 1997).

The highest ARIA chart peak was nine.

Grammy wins and nominations for "Bringing Down The Horse":

(Won):
*Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for the song "One Headlight" - 1998.
*Best Rock Song for "One Headlight" - 1998.

(Nominated):
*Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for the song "6th Avenue Heartache" - 1997.
*Best Rock Song for "6th Avenue Heartache" - 1997.
*Best Rock Song for "The Difference" - 1998.

"Bringing Down The Horse" featured four hit singles:

1. "One Headlight" (Peaked at number one in Canada).

2. "6th Avenue Heartache" (Peaked at number eight in Canada).

3. "The Difference" (Peaked at number 12 in Canada).

4. "Three Marlenas" (Peaked at number 13 in Canada).

Answer: Fear Factory - Remanufacture

"Remanufacture" from Fear Factory debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 33 on June 22nd 1997 and spent three weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: July 6th 1997).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 33.

"Remanufacture" is a remix album of Fear Factory's second studio album "Demanufacture".

Answer: Amanda Marshall

"Amanda Marshall" (1995) from Amanda Marshall debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 35 on June 22nd 1997 and spent 18 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: October 19th 1997).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 15.

Juno Award nominations for "Amanda Marshall":

*Best New Solo Artist - 1996.
*Best Female Vocalist - 1997.
*Best Album - 1997.
*Single Of The Year for the song "Birmingham" - 1997.

"Amanda Marshall" featured seven hit singles:

1. "Let It Rain" (Peaked at number three in Norway).

2. "Birmingham" (Peaked at number three in Canada).

3. "Dark Horse" (Peaked at number five in Canada).

4. "Fall From Grace" (Peaked at number 17 in Canada).

5. "Beautiful Goodbye" (Peaked at number five in Canada).

6. "Sitting On Top Of The World" (Peaked at number five in Canada).

7. "Trust Me (This Is Love)" (Peaked at number 24 in Canada).

Answer: Cryptic

"Cryptic Writings" (1997) from Megadeth debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 43 on June 22nd 1997 and spent two weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: June 29th 1997).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 43.

Grammy nomination for "Cryptic Writings":

Best Metal Performance for the song "Trust" - 1998.