40 of the Best Songs from Side One, Track One
In addition to being great in and of itself, a solid opening track can set the tone for the album, and even act as an introduction for the artist. Here are 40 of
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10 Great Punk and Alt-rock Songs That Run Under Two Minutes
In 1987, Napalm Death managed to make a statement in all of 1.316 seconds with “You Suffer.” According to the Guinness Book of Records, it’s the shortest song ever recorded, and it’s great
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Music from the 80s is Better Than You Might Remember
When it comes to music, I’ve noticed that many fans of all genres seem to regard the eighties as being a time best forgotten. At any point in the eighties, I was either
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The All-time Greatest TV Theme Songs
Nothing can get you ready to watch another episode of a show like a great theme song. Let’s stick to songs written specifically for shows, so no Entourage (Jane’s Addiction’s “Superhero”) or Friends (The Rembrandts’
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Beyond NIN: Some industrial Music You Should Know
Once you have all the albums you want by Nine Inch Nails, Ministry, KMFDM, and Skinny Puppy, what’s worth checking out? Here are a few suggestions. English artist Raymond Watts was an occasional
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11 Celebrities Who Have Released Albums for Some Reason
Whether it’s simply an opportunity to cash in, or they just want to make music like anyone else might, when a celebrity releases an album, sometimes it’s good, sometimes it’s really not good,
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10 Cheerful Sounding Songs with UN-Cheerful Lyrics
[Another list from frequent contributor Adam Morrison. – AC] Whether it has something to do with the power of juxtaposition or it’s done for another reason entirely, I have no idea, but here
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10 Supermodel Appearances in Music Videos
By Adam Morrison Whether they’re lip syncing, acting, dancing, or just standing there and looking pretty, supermodels have been featured in some notable music videos over the years. Here are some examples, and
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If the Bo Diddley Estate Got Litigious, It Would Make the “Blurred Lines” Trial Seem Petty
Given that Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams have been punished for copying the feel of Marvin Gaye’s “Got to Give It Up,” here’s a list of all the people who owe the Bo
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15 Homages in Lyrics
By Adam Morrison There are two ways to pay tribute to your influences. The “Blurred Lines”/”Got to Give It Up” trial is apparently how not to do it. The other way (which is
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7–No, 6!–Cool Songs About Superheros
Hey, there’s nothing wrong with “Batdance,” but here are some songs that are rousing or otherwise provocative in the manner of the superhero stories that inspired them. 1. Crash Test Dummies‘ 1991 debut
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