5 Rock Songs From 1986 That Sound Even Cooler Today
In 1986 songs from bands like Fishbone, R.E.M, and Siouxsie and the Banshees brought fresh, creative sounds to audiences. Today the songs are even cooler.
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'70s Singers That Hurled Barbs At Other Classic Musicians
These singers, including David Bowie, Lou Reed, and Frank Zappa, had some pretty unflattering opinions about Elton John, the Beatles, and other iconic acts.
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5 Flop Songs From 1975 We Can't Help But Love
Sometimes, great songs don't chart well. In fact, there are plenty that sank without a trace when released as a single in 1975, but we still love them.
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High School Hits From The '90s That Prove Gen X Is The Coolest By Far
"Cool" was a big middle finger wrapped in flannel that sneered in the face of dull establishment goons, judgmental peers, and petty powers that be.
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5 Rock Songs From 1980 That Sound Even Cooler Today
These five tracks from 1980—by artists including Talking Heads, the Clash, and Bob Seger—have only grown cooler, sharper, and more relevant with time.
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Underrated Barry Manilow Tracks That Never Went No. 1, But Should've
Barry Manilow only took three songs to No. 1 in the 1970s. Here's why "It's a Miracle," "Can't Smile Without You," and other Manilow classics deserved better.
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5 Classic Rock Songs From 1971 We'll Be Blasting On Repeat 'Til The Day We Die
1971 produced enduring rock songs really encapsulated the turbulent era. These 5 classic rock songs, including "Imagine" by John Lennon, will never grow old.
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5 Billy Joel Songs From The '80s That Are So Underrated
Billy Joel released hit after hit during the 1980s, but other showcases of Joel's witty lyricism and furious piano-playing from the decade flew under the radar.
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'70s Rock Songs Hiding The Darkest Metaphors
Occasionally, the symbolism concealed within beloved rock classics tends toward the grim, and the '70s had plenty of songs that fit this bill.
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The Top 5 Most Overrated KISS Songs
KISS had a fair amount of hits, and has a legion of fans, but plenty of their songs are overrated for different reasons. Here are five examples.
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Classic Rock Songs Everyone Instantly Knows Just By Their Opening Line
There are plenty of classic rock tunes we can hum along to, but legendary bands such as Queen and Black Sabbath can add instant recognition of an opening line.
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These Are The 5 Worst No. 1 Hits Of The '90s
From formulaic movie tie-ins to a butchered cover of a '60s classic, we think these are the worst examples of the '90s music industry forcing slop to No. 1.
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'60s Rock Songs That Are Overrated
These '60s rock songs by Van Morrison, the Velvet Underground, the Moody Blues, the Doors, and even the Beatles were hits, but here's why they're overrated.
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Underrated Bon Jovi Songs That Aren't As Overplayed As Livin' On A Prayer
"Livin' on a Prayer" may be Bon Jovi's most famous song, but the band has put out some lesser-known yet excellent genre-mixing and inspirational tunes.
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Top Classic Rock Artists' Most Notable Flop Songs
From Elton John's sluggish "Slow Rivers" to a not-so-epic fantasy track from Kiss, here are the flop songs that classic rock legends probably wish you’d forget.
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5 Rock Albums That Defined The '90s
There were countless '90s rock releases, but some inevitably rose to the top, be it from critical acclaim, their enduring popularity, or sheer nostalgia.
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Classic Rock Songs With Ridiculous Storylines
Plenty of banger songs have ridiculous storylines, but it doesn't seem to matter when it comes to a song's popularity. These examples prove it.
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5 High School Hits From The '60s That Will Stir Up Emotions In Every Boomer
As boomers went through high school, popular music was largely geared toward their sensibilities, hitting a nerve, and these '60s hits still conjure emotion.
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'70s B-Side Songs That Outshined Their Lead Singles
The record labels had no faith in these now-classic songs by Gloria Gaynor, the Doobie Brothers, Bill Withers and more. DJs and music fans proved them wrong.
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The Eeriest Coincidences That Haunt Rock 'N' Roll History
If you look closely at events throughout rock history, you'll find that some key moments share an uncanny thread that leads to some pretty weird coincidences.
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Classic Rock Legends From The '70s Who Returned Decades Later To Top Their Original Performances
Countless 1970s bands have reunited many years after their initial climb, but it's rare for an artist to hit a new echelon during their comeback.
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5 Killer Rock Anthems Born From Snoozy Flop Songs
Jimi Hendrix, Alice Cooper, and other artists on this list turned forgettable originals by the likes of Bob Dylan and Judy Collins into hard-rocking classics.
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High School Hits Every Teen Of The '90s Will Remember Forever
For anyone who was in high school in the '90s, certain songs stick in your memory, taking you back to a time before cell phones, social media, and skinny jeans.
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5 Cover Songs That Sound Better Than The '70s Original Version
You have to admire artists who take a song beloved by fans and remake it, and some covers of '70s songs ended up even better than the original tracks.
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5 Rock Songs From 1985 That Sound Even Cooler Today
The world has much changed since 1985, but some rock songs from that year resonate with the current zeitgeist even more now, either reassuringly or not.
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High School Hits From The '70s That Make Us Cringe Now
Some high school hits that were considered totally groovy in the 1970s just don't hold up today, whether they're cheesy, embarrassing, or just plain offensive.
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These 5 Killer Guitar Solos Are Imprinted On True Classic Rock Fans For Life
What would rock 'n' roll be without those killer guitar solos? Skynrd, Zeppelin, and even Dire Straights have surely burned these epic solos into your brain.
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