Best Music and Albums for 2002

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55	301. Heathen Chemistry by Oasis July 2, 2002 This is the fifth studio album for the one-time superstars, who now retain only the brothers Gallagher from their original lineup. Former Ride guitarist Andy Bell and Heavy Stereo bassist Gem Archer make their first studio appearances as members of the band, and in an Oasis first, all four members share in the songwriting. User Score 7.1
54	302. White Lilies Island by Natalie Imbruglia March 5, 2002 Natalie Imbruglia's second album is a follow-up to her 1998 international hit debut, 'Left Of The Middle.' Ian Stanley and Pascal Gabriel are among the producers working on this disc. User Score 7.1
54	303. Are You Passionate? by Neil Young April 9, 2002 This mellow, soulful effort features backing from Booker T & the MG's as well as a single track with Crazy Horse. User Score 7.0
54	304. Getting Away With It... Live by James June 11, 2002 This double-disc live album was recorded on the band's farewell tour in Manchester in 2001. Among the 22 tracks are most of the group's hits, including "Sit Down," "Laid," and "Born of Frustration." User Score 7.3
54	305. Full Circle by Boyz II Men July 23, 2002 The hugely successful R&B group's first Arista release is typical Boyz II Men, meaning plenty of vocal harmonies and ballads. User Score tbd

53	306. Just Whitney by Whitney Houston December 10, 2002 Stung by a drug arrest and nasty rumors over the last few years, the diva finally emerges with her first album of new material in four years. User Score 6.9
52	307. This Is Me... Then by Jennifer Lopez November 19, 2002 Actress/singer J.Lo returns with 12 new tracks, including "Jenny from the Block," featuring guest appearances from Jadakiss and Styles. Lopez is also planning her first-ever tour in support of the album in 2003. User Score 9.0
51	308. The Snare by Looper June 4, 2002 Looper's third album (and first for Mute Records) finds Stuart David & co. adopting a darker tone for these ten tracks, which are closely integrated with the band's new live show and promotional materials to tell the story of two characters named Evil Bob and Peacock Johnson. User Score 5.7
51	309. Twisted Angel by LeAnn Rimes October 1, 2002 Little LeAnn Rimes, the former 13-year-old country sensation, has been remade as a teen pop star with this latest release, thanks to a new team of producers and songwriters. But will the teen pop buyers of the world accept the new LeAnn Rimes? If only we had the time to worry about such things. User Score 7.1
50	310. Time Changes Everything by John Squire September 16, 2002 The guitarist for the legendary Manchester outfit The Stone Roses emerges with his very first solo album (after the breakup of his less successful second band, the Seahorses). It also marks the first appearance of Squire as a vocalist, as he sings on each of these 10 tracks. User Score 7.4

50	311. More Than You Think You Are by Matchbox Twenty November 19, 2002 Still lowercase, the alt-rock band led by Rob Thomas (who is perhaps more famous for "Smooth" on Santana's 1999 album) returns with their third album, the first on which the band shared songwriting duties as a unit. User Score 8.7
50	312. Everybody Hertz [EP] by Air February 19, 2002 This ten-track release (officially, an E.P.) contains remixes drawn from the French duo's 2001 album '10,000 Hz. Legend.' There are three versions each of "Don't Be Light," "People In The City," and "How Does It Make You Feel," as well as the previously unreleased "The Way You Look Tonight." User Score tbd
50	313. Blood Sport by Sneaker Pimps February 19, 2002 The band that gave us alt-radio hit "6 Underground" returns with a third album, although their second (1999's 'Splinter') failed to secure U.S. distribution. Guitarist Chris Corner now handles lead vocals, replacing the departed Kelli Dayton. User Score 8.4
43	314. Charmbracelet by Mariah Carey December 3, 2002 After proving that all that Glitters is not gold, can the best-selling female artist of the 1990s manage a hit in the 21st century? User Score 5.0
42	315. It Had to Be You... The Great American Songbook by Rod Stewart October 22, 2002 With a title like that, you pretty much know what to expect from Mr. Stewart on this outing, which includes standards such as "They Can't Take That Away from Me" and "I'll Be Seeing You." To make matters worse, Dave Koz and Arturo Sandoval guest. User Score 7.1

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Testify

by Phil Collins

November 12, 2002

Phil Collins returns with his first album of new material in six years, but will anyone care other than the guys on South Park?

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6.2

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