Like how I did the first time, I’m going to rank 20 random songs from my “Liked Songs” playlist on Spotify (which has almost 4000 songs) to highlight some tracks that may not have otherwise seen much love. I’m also adding a rule from now on of no repeats between lists … which is easyContinue reading “20 More Random Songs Ranked”
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My Favourite Lyric On Every Talking Heads Song
Talking Heads, especially its frontman David Byrne, are one of the most eccentric bands of all time. You don’t need me to tell you their lyrics are unique. Like how I went through David Bowie’s discography, I’m going to look at each Talking Heads song and pick my favourite lyric from each. It’ll be interestingContinue reading “My Favourite Lyric On Every Talking Heads Song”
20 Random Songs Ranked
I’ve ranked a lot of random things on this blog, including a variety of songs, but that got me thinking … what if I ranked something truly random? I played the first 20 shuffled tracks from my “Liked Songs” playlist on Spotify (which has over 3600 songs) and ranked them from least good to best.Continue reading “20 Random Songs Ranked”
MORE Of The ACTUAL Best Songs On Iconic Albums
A few years ago I made a post that asked the question – are the general public wrong about the so-called “best” songs from iconic albums? I’m back at it again with fifteen more unpopular opinions! Same rules as before – I’m guessing what people consider are the “best” songs on an album based onContinue reading “MORE Of The ACTUAL Best Songs On Iconic Albums”
1984: The Year In Music
1984 – Iconic films such as James Cameron’s “The Terminator” and Wes Craven’s “A Nightmare on Elm Street” premier. Apple Computer Inc unveils its revolutionary Macintosh personal computer in a Super Bowl TV ad directed by Ridley Scott. Britain’s Torvill and Dean dominate the ice dancing at the Sarajevo Winter Olympics. Not much happening inContinue reading “1984: The Year In Music”
1983: The Year In Music
1983 – A record 125 million people watch the final TV episode of “M*A*S*H”. The videogame “Mario Bros.” is released as a Nintendo arcade game in Japan. The first mobile phones are introduced to the public by the Motorola Company. 26 million pounds worth of gold, diamonds and cash are stolen from Brink’s-Mat warehouse atContinue reading “1983: The Year In Music”
1980: The Year In Music
1980 – The World Health Organization announce that smallpox has been eradicated. The Mount St. Helens eruption kills 57 people and causes over $1 billion in damages. Iraqi President Saddam Hussein declares a holy war against Iran. A tumultuous start to the 80’s … but the music made up for it! I’ll be looking atContinue reading “1980: The Year In Music”
1979: The Year In Music
1979 – Margaret Thatcher becomes the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Stuntman Stanley Barrett breaks the land speed record in his three-wheeled vehicle the Budweiser Rocket (739.666 mph), though it was never officially recorded and remains controversial. “Monty Python’s Life of Brian” premiers. “Disco Demolition Night” sees baseball fans destroying Disco recordsContinue reading “1979: The Year In Music”
1977: The Year In Music
1977 – 583 people die in the worst aviation disaster ever in Tenerife. Hamida Djandoubi is the last person to be executed by Guillotine in France. Star Wars premiers. Smallpox is effectively eradicated, one of the most spectacular vaccination successes in human history. Some grim news this year … but the music was as greatContinue reading “1977: The Year In Music”
“Stop Making Sense” – Songs Ranked
Talking Heads created what is widely considered to be the greatest concert film of all time back in 1983, and “Stop Making Sense” is still as electric today as it was 40 years ago. I’m going to rank all eighteen tracks (yes, that includes the two bonus tracks) based on the performance on the nightContinue reading ““Stop Making Sense” – Songs Ranked”
Matt Has An Opinion 