Albums turning 25 with host Stephen Kallao

1997 was truly a great year of music. From U2 to Radiohead and Bob Dylan to Erykah Badu, looking back reminds us of the brilliant records that were released 25 years ago. On the World Cafe, join host Stephen Kallao for a blast from the past where we’ll go back to ’97 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of some of the year’s greatest music.

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*U2 “Staring At The Sun” Pop

Radiohead “Let Down” OK Computer

Erykah Badu “On & On” Baduizm

Bob Dylan “Make You Feel My Love” Time Out of Mind

Ben Folds Five “Brick” Whatever And Ever, Amen

The Verve “Bittersweet Symphony” Urban Hymns

Cornershop “Brimful of Asha” When I Was Born For The 7

Foo Fighters “Everlong” The Colour And The Shape

Old 97’s “Time Bomb” Too Far To Care

Sarah McLachlan “Building A Mystery” Surfacing

Buena Vista Social Club “Chan Chan” Buena Vista Social Club

Marcy Playground “Sex And Candy” Marcy Playground

Blur “Song 2” Blur

Hour Two
*Bjork “All Is Full Of Love” Homogenic

Steve Earle “Telephone Road” El Corazon

Ben Harper “Faded” The Will To Live

Chemical Brothers “Block Rockin’ Beats” Dig Your Own Hole

Chumbawamba “Tubthumping” Tubthumper

Janet Jackson “Got Til It’s Gone” The Velvet Rope

Wyclef Jean “Gone Till November” The Carnival

Stereolab “Miss Modular” Dots And Loops

Belle and Sebastian “Like Dylan In The Movies” If You’re Feeling Sinister

Yo La Tengo “Autumn Sweater” I Can Hear The Heart Beat

Paul McCartney “The World Tonight” Flaming Pie

Spiritualized “Ladies And Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space” Ladies And Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds “Into My Arms” The Boatman’s Call

*Optional Song