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In this final installment of a three-chapter tour through the 1980s charts, Contributing Author Ozmoe explains why some songs achieved year-end canonization while others apparently slipped behind the office radiator. It’s a data-driven joyride through pop nostalgia where even the numerical footnotes seem to be wrestling with their own identity.
In a studied autopsy of the chart phenomenon known as recession pop, Music Historian revisits the era when America tried to fix its problems with louder choruses. It recalls a time when the GDP crumbled, yet “Gimme More” and “Right Round” remained fully committed to the nation’s most reliable stimulus plan: denial via dancefloor.
December 1985: a month when a certain former psychedelic rock group abandoned hippie ideals for yuppie glory, a famous comedian tried to become the next Prince, and the charts were overrun by 60s cover songs like invaders with perfect hair. Contributing Author DJ Professor Dan guides you through the absurd, the over-the-top, and the gloriously ridiculous moments that made this era unforgettable – synths, shameless DJ patter, and all.
Songs That Absolutely Nail The Long Instrumental Coda
In this witty and wide-ranging playlist ruleset breakdown, our music obsessive friend Stobgopper creates a rulebook for the perfect outro… and the comment section subsequently breaks every rule. …t’s part playlist, part manifesto, and all joy for anyone who loves when a song refuses to end quietly.
It’s The Hits Of June-ish 1955!
It ain’t a shame: Contributing Author DJ Professor Dan takes us back to June 1955, to a song from an obscure prison movie that became a cultural phenomenon, dominated the Top Ten, and for good measure, hits from The Candy and The Fat Men, respectively.
TV Theme Songs of the 1970s -Ranked
It’s a listicle love letter to the golden age of television intros—where every theme was a banger, and every episode began with soul, funk, and heart. Contributing Author rollerboogie curates this joyful countdown of the most unforgettable TV theme songs from the ’70s.
Behind the Scenes of Top Of The Pops
Prepare to relive the golden days when Top of the Pops ruled UK music TV – and sometimes made you wonder if the musicians were actually playing or just really committed to their miming skills. From darts champs crashing the background to dolphins on bass, Contributing Author JJ Live At Leeds providers the nostalgic trip with all the quirks and charm you didn’t know you missed.
It’s The Hits Of June-ish 2005!
Journey back to the bizarre musical landscape of June 2005, when a Swedish motorcycle sound effect transformed into a global phenomenon, and Damon Albarn’s animated alter-egos crafted critically acclaimed art-pop. Our Feel Good Contributing Author DJ Professor Dan dissects the cultural collision between ringtone marketing and virtual band innovation that defined this wonderfully weird era in pop history.
The Depth of Donna Summer’s Diverse Musical Journey
Contributing Author Chuck Small delivers a thoughtful exploration of why Donna Summer deserves recognition far beyond the disco queen crown. This eye-opening piece will forever change how you listen to the Queen of Disco’s remarkable catalog.
It’s The Hits Of June-ish 1995!
Contributing Author and sometime seventh Friend DJ Professor Dan masterfully dissects how The Rembrandts accidentally became the soundtrack to your Thursday nights, why Jarvis Cocker was basically the thinking person’s class warrior, and how Jeff Buckley made everyone feel feelings they didn’t know they had. Prepare for a delightfully unhinged journey through 90s music where TV themes became radio gold and “Hallelujah” somehow became both sacred and completely ruined simultaneously.
The Anemic Boyfriends: Remembering A Regional Cult Hit
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Deleted: A long-lost punk oddity from Anchorage once blared across scattered radio stations, defying geography and logic in the pre-internet age. This deep-dive from Contributing Author Bill Bois uncovers a DIY gem, an unlikely feminist anthem, and the fascinating cast of characters behind
“Guys Are Not Proud.”
It’s The Hits of May-ish 1985!
Step back to the spring of 1985 when British synth-pop bands were crossing the Atlantic with a vengeance, armed with primal scream therapy theories and Cold War anxiety. Contributing Author DJ Professor Dan explores how Tears For Fears’ “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” became the unofficial soundtrack to Reagan-era politics while Simple Minds reluctantly crafted their biggest hit for John Hughes’ detention hall masterpiece.
He wrote the very first article for TNOCS.com, so its poetic perfection to see Contributing Author and great friend Bill Bois bring us full circle to Number 1000! In this insightful double-concert review, Bill perfectly captures the complexities surrounding tribute acts, and their commitment to both entertainment and musical preservation.