'90s Rock Songs That Are Painfully Overrated
There are so many songs that are hugely overrated — Lenny Kravitz and Green Day are just two artists we highlight here for too-catchy tunes and awful lyrics.
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5 Rock Songs From 1973 That Sound Even Cooler Today
The early 1970s was an era in which rock especially made leaps and bounds, and some of the standout songs of the time sound even cooler today.
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The Biggest Mysteries In '80s Music Still Unsolved Today
From a murder to an Elvis hoax, the 1980s had a few incidents that we still don't have answers for. It's a short list, but inquiring minds still want to know.
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5 Breakup Songs That Will Get Every Boomer Mad All Over Again
These acerbic breakup songs by Linda Ronstadt, Fleetwood Mac, and others might remind Boomers of their own messy romantic entanglements.
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5 Cover Songs That Sound Better Than The '80s Original Version
These five covers by Heart, Nine Inch Nails, Metallica, and others took ’80s originals from a variety of genres and somehow made them better than ever.
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Classic Rock Songs That Deserved To Go No. 1, But Never Did
These classic rock songs, from anthemic karaoke favorites to timeless rock history game-changers, were an undeserved swing and miss for the coveted No. 1 spot.
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Why The Hate Against Grunge Music From Metal Fans Is Totally Unjustified
The evolution of metal since grunge music dominated the ‘90s has given rise to innovative metal subgenres offering bigger, harder, and bolder songs to fans.
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5 Rock Songs From 1983 That Sound Even Cooler Today
From Billy Idol’s rock anthem to the art-pop brilliance of Talking Heads and David Bowie, these five rock songs from 1983 prove great music ages well.
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Iconic '60s Love Songs That Went Gold
The songwriters of the '60s seemed to be particularly favored by the love muse, creating some very well-made tunes of romance and affection.
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'70s Songs That Nail What It Means To Be Young And Free
There is no feeling quite like being young and free, and whether you're in it now, or you just remember it fondly, these '70s songs embody that exuberant time.
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Sorry, Kiss Fans — The Band's Comeback Hit About Rock 'N' Roll Is Actually So Corny
With apologies to the Kiss Army, the band's 1991 comeback hit is an embarrassingly corny addition to the catalog of rock songs about rock.
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Sentimental '60s Songs That Instantly Take Boomers Back To Childhood
From theme songs for beloved childrens shows to cheerful radio hits played in childhood homes, these '60s tunes will take boomers way down memory lane.
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The Most Controversial Songs Of 1969
Society was different in 1969, and so these risqué, awkwardly timed, or expletive-laden songs once riled up listeners and got music executives sweating.
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5 Rock Songs About Love That Aged Terribly
Not every rock song about love has aged well. In fact, given how society has changed, some tracks are pretty creepy and unsettling in retrospect.
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5 Radio Hits From The '70s That Will Take Younger Boomers Back To Their First Car
Those early days of driving and the independence it offers are exciting times, and for younger boomers, these five radio hits will take you right back.
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Crossover Rock Songs That Define Music History
Crossover songs introduce music fans to new approaches to familiar genres. These era-defining jams merged rock with folk, hip-hop, country, and symphonic music.
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5 Rock Songs From 1971 That Sound Even Cooler Today
David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, The Who, and John Lennon are icons for a reason. These songs they released 1971 still resonate today.
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5 Songs From The '80s That Nail The Meaning Of Life
Whether they're grappling with universal joy or existential despair, these songs from Bon Jovi, Whitney Houston, and other '80s icons asked the big questions.
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5 Songs From 1972 That Define Rock History
In 1972, these songs from Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan, David Bowie, Elton John, and Lou Reed broke new ground and went on to define rock history.
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The 5 Best Rock Songs For Boomers And Their Kids To Bond Over
Boomers' kids may not have associated their parents with anti-war ballads and screeching guitars, but these songs will forge a common intergenerational bond.
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Barry Manilow Wrote A Jingle In 1971 That Everyone Still Sings Today
Barry Manilow wrote many jingles you would likely recognize, but one that he was paid $500 for in 1971 is still the calling card of a well-known company.
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These 5 Timeless '80s Songs Are Even Better A Cappella
The innovation and creativity of the '80s created countless classic hits we still love today, but some of them are surprisingly better a cappella.
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Every Billy Joel Fan Will Agree That These '70s Songs Are His Best
We thing these five classics, including "Scenes From an Italian Restaurant" and "Captain Jack," are the best songs Billy Joel recorded in the 1970s.
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The 12 Best Johnny Cash Collaborations Of All Time
Country music superstar Johnny Cash worked with numerous iconic musicians over his long career, crossing genres as diverse as funk, rock, and folk music.
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5 Songs From 1980 That Define Rock History
In the evolution of rock much has changed, and in the '80s, songs from artists like Joy Division, Motörhead, and Kate Bush helped define the genre.
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The 5 Biggest Grammys Snubs Of The '70s
Music was in flux during the '70s, with new genres emerging and established artists breaking new ground, which that decade's Grammy awards seemed oblivious to.
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The Police Songs With Sting's Corniest-Ever Lyrics
Sting is well-respected musician, but he wrote some of the most corny lyrics in rock when he was with the Police. Here are a few examples to prove our point.
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