The current Spotify Top 10 is not good. Not good at all. Rick Beato examines things.

May 18, 2025 Alan Cross 0 Comments 0 min read

I have to admit that I agree with Rick Beato more than I disagree with him. In this video, I think he’s pretty spot-on, although there is an element of “get off my lawn” here. Still, you can be objective when critiquing music. The fact is we’re not in a good place when it comes to pop singles right now.

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Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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