In 1998, rock music had a lot of variety, ranging from post-grunge to pop-rock to alternative and nu-metal. While the definition of “top” can vary based on charts, sales, radio airplay, and cultural impact, here are some of the notable rock songs from that year:

  1. Aerosmith – “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing”
  2. Goo Goo Dolls – “Iris”
  3. Third Eye Blind – “How’s It Going to Be” & “Semi-Charmed Life”
  4. Matchbox Twenty – “3 AM”
  5. Everclear – “Father of Mine”
  6. Barenaked Ladies – “One Week”
  7. Fastball – “The Way”
  8. The Wallflowers – “Heroes” (a cover song used for the Godzilla soundtrack)
  9. Chumbawamba – “Tubthumping”
  10. Semisonic – “Closing Time”
  11. R.E.M. – “Daysleeper”
  12. Marilyn Manson – “The Dope Show”
  13. Korn – “Got the Life” & “Freak on a Leash”
  14. Lenny Kravitz – “Fly Away”
  15. Hole – “Celebrity Skin”

Remember, “top” songs can vary based on the criteria you’re looking at. These were some of the popular and notable songs from 1998 in the rock genre, but there were many other influential tracks from the year too.