2020 – The COVID-19 pandemic forced the world into lockdown. Joe Biden is elected US President. Boris Johnson secures a Brexit deal for the UK. George Floyd’s death at the hands of a US police officer sparks the “Black Lives Matter” protests. The Beirut port explosion kills 200 and injures thousands. And, in (hopefully) someContinue reading “2020: The Year In Music”
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The Most Streamed Songs of Each Year – Ranked
It’s fascinating to me to see which songs have stood the test of time – i.e. which songs from decades ago still get Spotify streams, and how these songs compare to the popular songs of today. I’ve gathered the top streamed song on Spotify from each year since 1960 (according to “DavesMusicDatabase” as of DecemberContinue reading “The Most Streamed Songs of Each Year – Ranked”
Best Album Of Every Year Since 1960
I’ve done the best films of every year since 1960, so it’s only fair that I give music the same treatment. Same rules as before – this ranking is a mixture of public opinion as well as my own, and I’m only human so I’m bound to miss a few classics here and there. AndContinue reading “Best Album Of Every Year Since 1960”
Billboard Top 100 All-Time Greatest Hits – Every Track Ranked
If I’ve learnt anything in my life, it’s that you don’t need to write a good song for it to become a hit. I decided to rank the Billboard Top 100 All-Time Greatest Hits (as of January 2023, when I began this colossal undertaking) based on my personal tastes – this will definitely annoy aContinue reading “Billboard Top 100 All-Time Greatest Hits – Every Track Ranked”
Matt Has An Opinion 