Here's Why 1971 Was The Best Year For Music Ever
By 1971, many acts that would go on to be legends were already on the scene, but that specific year saw the release of a staggering number of great albums.
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5 Rock Songs From 1976 That Sound Even Cooler Today
Fans of rock music were spoilt for choice in 1976, but from the Sex Pistols to Boston, these once-groundbreaking and iconic tunes have aged like fine wine.
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All In The Family Theme Song, Those Were The Days, Was One Of 1972's Top Hits
TV's "All in the Family" was a groundbreaking comedy series, and its theme song, "Those Were the Days" was even a Billboard hit. Here's why it resonated.
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The Real Reason These Bands Broke Up
Being in a band looks like fun, but behind the scenes, there are evolving dynamics and personalities. Here's a look at what caused these bands to break up.
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5 Rock Songs From 1969 That Sound Even Cooler Today
The end of the 1960s was marked by rock music inspired by war, division, and inequality, and these iconic songs hit just as hard now as they did then.
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9 Banger Rock Songs Made Famous By TV Series
It's hard to imagine certain iconic shows or scenes from them without hearing a specific tune. Some rock songs were made famous for this reason.
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5 Banger Rock Songs Made Famous By Movies
Some movies, such as "Top Gun" and "The Breakfast Club," have achieved iconic status, and their associated rock songs also rode their plot to eternal fame.
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5 Rock Songs From 1982 That Sound Even Cooler Today
A great song stands the test of time, and these jams by bands including Asia, Eddie Money, and the Psychedelic Furs sound cooler now than they did in 1982.
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This Iconic Love Song Was A Smash Hit In 1971
Some say they don't make love songs like they used to, but this iconic smash hit from 1971 reminds us of why amorous songs have been a staple of popular music.
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5 Songs From 1976 That Define Rock History
By 1976, rock 'n' roll had been evolving for two decades, and these five songs from bands ranging from the Sex Pistols to Boston help define rock history.
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5 Timeless Rock Songs About Love
Rock music is more often associated with loud guitars and a pounding beat than heartfelt emotion, but sometimes, love sneaks its way into the genre.
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5 Songs From The '60s That Have Aged Terribly
1960s weren’t all love and peace. These five songs glamorize domestic abuse, misogyny, and grown men longing for young girls. What a drag.
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5 Love Songs That Will Have Every Boomer Crying Into Their Coffee
Everyone has a soft spot for a certain love song, but these five selections from past decades are so overtly emotional, boomers are sure to cry in their coffee.
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These 5 Songs Define '70s Glam Rock
From bold hair and wild makeup to the era’s unique, electrifying guitar sounds, these five tracks capture everything that made ’70s glam rock unforgettable.
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5 Classic Rock Songs From The '70s That Don't Sound 50 Years Old
In the 1970s, artists such as Blondie, Brian Eno, and Fleetwood Mac pushed the boundaries of rock music and produced songs that were far ahead of their time.
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Music Biopics That Lied To Your Face
The music biopic has long been a staple of the movies, but from chronological errors to outright fabrications, they're often more fantasy than documentary.
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5 Modern Rock Songs We'll Be Blasting On Repeat 'Til The Day We Die
The pantheon of modern rock is vast, but from the bombastic creativity of Muse to The Cranberries' lamentations, these songs deserve an eternity on repeat.
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This Classic Rock Band Actually Got Better When It Replaced Its Lead Singer
Ever since this band replaced its lead singer, debate has continued over which version was better. Here's an argument for why the second guy rocked harder.
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5 Songs From 1971 That Are So Underrated
From an orchestral Beach Boys track to a nearly half-hour-long Miles Davis masterpiece, here are five songs from 1971 that deserve more appreciation.
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The Smash Hit Songs On Trump's Playlist Are As Random As You'd Expect
You may not think you have much in common with Donald Trump, but odds are, you like at least one of the 13 random mix of hit songs on his Spotify playlist.
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4 Songs By Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees That Aged Terribly
Even Rock and Roll Hall of Famers miss the mark sometimes. Case in point: these four songs that are downright appalling by today's (or any) standards.
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Why We'll Never Get Over The Loss Of Nirvana
Plenty of bands have called it quits at the height of their popularity, but the dissolution of Nirvana after Kurt Cobain's death is a uniquely tragic episode.
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5 '70s Rock Songs We'll Be Blasting On Repeat 'Til The End Of Time
It's hard to distill the greatest 1970s rock songs, but from Led Zeppelin to Heart, here are the tunes to smash that repeat button and belt out the lyrics to.
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This Classic Love Song Held The No. 1 Spot The Longest In 1970
The biggest Billboard hit of 1970 was an unconventional love song that drew inspiration from both a Bach chorale and American gospel music.
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Guns N' Roses' Worst Song Of All Time Is A Bizarre Dumpster Fire, And Reddit Agrees
Guns N' Roses has recorded a few clunkers, but nothing comes close to this atrocious attempt to jump on the 1990s industrial music bandwagon.
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The Red Hot Chili Peppers Don't Deserve A Grammy For Best Rock Song — And We Know You're Mad
In 2007, the Red Hot Chili Peppers won a Grammy for Best Rock Song, and yet from Muse to Radiohead, there were so many more deserving bands that year.
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Strange Stories Behind Popular Bands
Many of us want to go deeper with our favorite bands, hearing all the weird stories behind the members that brought their music to the mainstream.
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