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A dance music legend borrows a Scandinavian hook. A relentlessly upbeat sibling writes the graduation speech of a generation. And a Southern firebrand screams democracy onto the dancefloor. Contributing Author DJ Professor Dan revisits December 2005 with affection, nostalgia…and just enough historical gravity to justify dancing while thinking.
Once upon a thousandth article, Tom Breihan explained his ratings; this piece accepts them politely, sharpens a pencil, and notices that “MMMBop,” “WAP,” and “My Ding-A-Ling” are now permanent roommates. Contributing Author Music Historian tallies up and crunches the numbers.
Remove the bells and lose the Santa hats:
These songs that would still be impressive, even without the aural fanfare. Holiday categorization aside, have a listen to four genuinely impressive pop achievements, that at first glance are all tinsel and lighting but might just be a little bit more.
“The world is playing catch up with Poly Styrene, not the other way around.”