1990s ARIA Top 50 Albums Chronology Vol. 106 Quiz

Answer: The Superjesus - Sumo

"Sumo" (1998) from The Superjesus debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number two on March 1st 1998 and spent 15 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: June 7th 1998).

The highest ARIA chart peak was two.

ARIA Award wins and nominations for "Sumo":

(Won):
*Best Rock Album - 1998.

(Nominated):
*Best Group - 1998.
*Breakthrough Artist - Album - 1998.
*Best Cover Art - 1998.

"Sumo" featured hit singles:

1. "Down Again" (Peaked at number 23 in Australia).

2. "Saturation" (Peaked at number 42 in Australia).

3. "Now and Again" (Peaked at number 40 in Australia).

Answer: Boogie Nights Soundtrack

"Boogie Nights Soundtrack" (1997) debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 42 on March 1st 1998 and spent three weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: March 15th 1998).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 40.

"Boogie Nights" was an 1997 film that starred Mark Wahlberg, Julianne Moore and Burt Reynolds.

Answer: Hat

"Hat Town" (1998) from Lee Kernaghan debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number seven on March 8th 1998 and spent 13 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: February 7th 1999).

The highest ARIA chart peak was seven.

At the 1999 Golden Guitar Awards, "Hat Town" won Album Of The Year.

Answer: Jackie Brown Soundtrack

"Jackie Brown Soundtrack" (1997) debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 50 on March 8th 1998 and spent six weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: April 12th 1998).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 30.

"Jackie Brown" was a Quentin Tarantino directed film that starred Pam Grier, Samuel L. Jackson and Bridget Fonda.

Answer: Ray

"Ray Of Light" (1998) from Madonna debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number one on March 15th 1998 and spent 52 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: October 17th 1999).

The highest ARIA chart peak was one (One week).

Grammy wins and nominations for "Ray Of Light":

(Won):
*Best Pop Album - 1999.
*Best Dance Recording for the song "Ray Of Light" - 1999.
*Best Short Form Music Video for "Ray Of Light" - 1999.

(Nominated):
*Album Of The Year - 1999.
*Record Of The Year for "Ray Of Light" - 1999.

"Ray Of Light" peaked at number one in:

Australia.
Belgium.
Canada.
Finland.
Germany.
Greece.
Hungary.
Israel.
Italy.
The Netherlands.
New Zealand.
Norway.
Scotland.
Singapore.
Spain.
Switzerland.
United Kingdom.

"Ray Of Light" featured five hit singles:

1. "Frozen" (Peaked at number one in Costa Rica, Finland, Greece, Honduras, Hungary, Italy, Scotland, Spain & United Kingdom).

2. "Ray Of Light" (Peaked at number one in Croatia, Greece, Scotland & Spain).

3. "Nothing Really Matters" (Peaked at number one in Hungary & Spain).

4. "Drowned World/Substitute For Love" (Peaked at number one in Spain).

5. "The Power Of Good-Bye" (Peaked at number two in Iceland & Spain).

Answer: Left

"Left Of The Middle" (1997) from Natalie Imbruglia debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 20 on March 15th 1998 and spent 61 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: May 9th 1998).

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

ARIA Award wins and nominations for "Left Of The Middle":

(Won):
*Single Of The Year for the song "Torn" - 1998.
*Best Female Artist - 1998.
*Best New Talent - 1998.
*Breakthrough Artist - Album - 1998.
*Breakthrough Artist - Single for the song "Torn" - 1998.
*Best Pop Release for the album "Left Of The Middle" - 1998.
*Best Female Artist - 1999.

(Nominated):
*Album Of The Year - 1998.
*Highest Selling Single for "Torn" - 1998.
*Highest Selling Single for the song "Big Mistake" - 1998.
*Highest Selling Album - 1999.

Grammy nominations for "Left Of The Middle":

*Best Pop Vocal Album - 1999.
*Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for the song "Torn" - 1999.
*Best New Artist - 1999.

"Left Of The Middle" featured four hit singles:

1. "Torn" (Peaked at number one in Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Iceland, Spain & Sweden).

2. "Big Mistake" (Peaked at number two in Iceland, Scotland & United States).

3. "Wishing I Was There" (Peaked at number five in Belgium, Canada, Hungary & Iceland).

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

Answer: Skin

"Skin & Bone" (1998) from The Angels debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 27 on March 15th 1998 and spent four weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: April 5th 1998).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 27.

ARIA Award nominations:

Best Rock Album - 1998.

Answer: Joel

"The Greatest Hits Collection" (1998) from Billy Joel debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 39 on March 15th 1998 and spent five weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: April 12th 1998).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 20.

Answer: All Saints

"All Saints" from All Saints debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 12 on March 22nd 1998 and spent 44 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: January 17th 1999).

The highest ARIA chart peak was four.

BRIT Award wins and nominations for "All Saints":

(Won):
*Single Of The Year for the song "Never Ever" - 1998.
*British Video Of The Year for "Never Ever" - 1998.

(Nominated):
*British Breakthrough Act - 1998.
*British Video Of The Year for the song "Under The Bridge" - 1999.

"All Saints" featured five hit singles:

1. "I Know Where It's At" (Debut Single + Peaked at number four in United Kingdom).

2. "Never Ever" (Peaked at number one in Australia, New Zealand, Scotland & United Kingdom).

3. "Under The Bridge" (Peaked at number one in United Kingdom).

4. "Bootie Call" (Peaked at number one in United Kingdom).

5. "War Of Nerves" (Peaked at number seven in United Kingdom).

Answer: Eric Clapton - Pilgrim

"Pilgrim" (1998) from Eric Clapton debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 24 on March 22nd 1998 and spent ten weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: May 24th 1998).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 17.

Grammy wins and nominations for "Pilgrim":

(Won):
*Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for the song "My Father's Eyes" - 1999.

(Nominated):
*Best Pop Vocal Album - 1999.

"Pilgrim" peaked at number one in:

Japan.
Norway.

"Pilgrim" featured four hit singles:

1. "My Father's Eyes" (Peaked at number two in Canada).

2. "Pilgrim" (Peaked at number 17 in Italy).

3. "Circus Left Town" (Peaked at number 33 in Poland).

4. "Born In Time" (Peaked at number 12 in Poland).

Answer: Lemon

"Lemon Parade" (1996) from Tonic debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 39 on March 22nd 1998 and spent 23 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: October 11th 1998).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 12.

"Lemon Parade" featured the hit single:

1. "If You Could Only See" (Peaked at number 11 in United States).

Answer: Wings

"On Eagle's Wings" (1998) from Michael Crawford debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 44 on March 22nd 1998 and spent 13 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: June 14th 1998).

The highest ARIA chart peak was five.

Answer: Face

"Let's Face It" (1997) from The Mighty Mighty BossTones debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number 48 on March 22nd 1998 and spent 24 weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: August 30th 1998).

The highest ARIA chart peak was 27.

"Let's Face It" featured two hit singles:

1. "The Impression That I Get" (Peaked at number ten in Scotland).

2. "The Rascal King" (Peaked at number 40 in Australia).

Answer: Van Halen III

"Van Halen III" (1998) from Van Halen debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number eight on March 29th 1998 and spent six weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: May 3rd 1998).

The highest ARIA chart peak was eight.

Answer: Life

"In My Life" (1998) from George Martin debuted in the ARIA Top 50 at number nine on March 29th 1998 and spent nine weeks in the Top 50 (Last week of entry: May 24th 1998).

The highest ARIA chart peak was seven.

"In My Life" was a Beatles cover versions album of their songs performed by such artists as Celine Dion, Bobby McFerrin and Phil Collins.