'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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'70s Bands That Broke Up Right Before Their Fame Exploded
Whether caused by record label mismanagement, band tensions, or tragic deaths, these '70s bands fell apart before they could bask in future superstardom.
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Essential Nirvana Songs That Aren't As Overplayed As Smells Like Teen Spirit
Songs like "Sliver," "Drain You," and "You Know You're Right" are solid Nirvana songs that haven't been overplayed the same way "Smells Like Teen Spirit" has.
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These 5 Songs Define '60s Classic Rock
With driving guitars, powerful vocals, and lyrics that nod to rebellion and discontent, these '60s songs are what we mean when we talk about classic rock.
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5 Classic Rock Songs From The '90s That Don't Sound 30 Years Old
Rock music in the '90s put its best foot forward with these timeless songs, inspired by events and challenges that anyone can identify with 30 years later.
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Banger Rock Songs That Got A Second Life In Commercials
Chart success isn't always enough for rock bands. These hits were turned into ads for cars, stores, beer, and whatever else bags of advertising money bought.
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These Are Led Zeppelin's Sappiest Love Songs, Hands Down
Led Zeppelin rarely wrote love songs, but the ones they did write were unforgettable. These tracks reveal the band’s softer side without losing the bite.
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If These 5 Classic Rock Bands From The '70s Ever Reunite, We'd Drain Our Bank Accounts In A Heartbeat
When a reunion tour goes right, it's a once-in-a-lifetime moment, and there are some '70s classic rock groups that many fans are hoping get back together.
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5 Rock Songs From 1984 That Sound Even Cooler Today
The golden age of classic rock might have ended in the '80s, but the year 1984, specifically, produced some rock songs that have aged very well.
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