5 Covers Of '90s Shoegaze Songs As Dreamy As The Originals
If you're a fan of '90s shoegaze, you'll appreciate these dreamy covers by the High Violets, Japancakes, Beetleflux, Tearjerker, and Casper Iskov.
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5 Alternative Rock Songs That Snapped The Gen X Generation Awake
With acts like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Alanis Morissette leading the charge, these alt-rock songs were a wake-up call for Generation X.
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5 Generation-Defining Guitarists Hardly Anyone Talks About Anymore
There are guitarists who made a massive musical impact on their respective generations, revered by fellow ax wielders but rarely remembered by music fans.
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Hands Down You're A True Cat Stevens Fan If You Know These 5 Deep Cuts
Think you're a diehard Cat Stevens fan? We've combed the singer-songwriter's catalog for five lesser-known tracks that only his most loyal listeners will know.
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Bands That Lost Their Horn Players To Mega-Successful Artists
Only so many musicians who specialize in a horn have ever traversed the mostly electric and percussive world of rock music, making them a rare commodity.
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The 5 Best Bass Riffs In Classic Rock
A bass riff can make a song, and in the case of these five tracks by The Who, Queen, Pink Floyd, Yes, and Lou Reed, the bass playing truly defines the songs.
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5 Rock Songs Every Gen Xer Needs On Their Workout Playlist
If you're a Gen Xer, there are plenty of songs to choose from when creating a motivating soundtrack to your workout session, from warm-up to cooldown.
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5 Classic Rock Songs That Bring Boomers Back To Their First Day Behind The Wheel
These classic rock jams from the '70s like "Highway Star" and "Going Mobile" will remind boomers of those early days of freedom behind the wheel.
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Rock Songs For Anyone Whose First Crush Became Their Forever
From the Beatles' "Something" to Foo Fighters' "Everlong," these tracks are perfect for people who somehow found their forever person right out of the gate.
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5 Classic Songs That Will Remind Boomers Of Their First Best Friend
Here's a look at songs by Bill Withers, the Beach Boys, Jefferson Airplane and two others that are sure to remind boomers of their first best friends.
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5 Nearly Perfect '70s Songs That Almost Everyone Agrees On
There is much to enjoy about the music of the 1970s. In fact, many of the most timeless pieces that emerged during the decade are pretty much perfect.
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5 Songs That Take Boomers Back To Their First Prom
After rock laid its rhythm-and-bluesy roots in the '50s, baby boomers came of age and began crafting music of their own — and some celebrated love.
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5 Classic Albums That Define Folk Rock
Folk rock's claim to fame is blending multiple distinct styles into a cohesive whole, mixing various genres, instruments, and philosophies of music.
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5 Hits From The Monkees That Take Boomers Back To Their First Crush
During the '60s, the Monkees belted out family-friendly tunes that managed to sum up young love in all its bittersweet glory, and which still stir memories.
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5 Love Songs That Take Boomers Straight Back To Their First Serious Relationship
For the baby boomers who grew up during the early prime of rock 'n' roll, these tunes from the 1960s offer a time capsule back to when young love was blooming.
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5 Songs From 1981 That Prove It Was The Decade's Best Year For Synth-Pop
In 1981, synth-pop had it's best year of the decade with songs from Duran Duran, Soft Cell, Depeche Mode, the Human Leaugue, and more delivering huge hits.
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The Greatest Music Cameos Of '70s Rock Nobody Talks About
You probably don't know this, but some of your favorite songs from classic rock's heyday feature cameos from '70s legends such as John Lennon and Joe Walsh.
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5 Hit Songs That Prove 1967 Was The Decade's Greatest Year For Women In Rock
By the 1960s, rock was well underway as the boundary-pushing genre of choice for young folks, and women were continuing to make their mark.
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5 Classic Love Songs Everyone Thinks Hit No. 1 — But Never Did
These love songs missed out on No. 1 single status, but they resonated over time and attained enough cultural ubiquity that many think they topped the charts.
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5 Doo-Wop Songs That Take Boomers Right Back To Roller Rink Nights
The '50s conjure thoughts of poodle skirts, roller rinks, sock-hops, and doo-wop. Songs like "Sh-Boom" and "Runaround Sue" might take boomers back to that era.
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5 Phil Collins Songs That Prove 1985 Was The Best Year Of His Career
Phil Collins is a hit maker, but in 1985, he had the best year of his career, and songs like "Easy Lover," "One More Night," and Sussudio" prove it.
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5 One-Hit Wonder Love Songs From The '90s That Still Have Us Head Over Heels
From the La's to the Proclaimers, these romantic anthems from the '90s may have been a flash in the pan, but they found a permanent place in our hearts.
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5 Peter Gabriel Songs That Prove 1986 Was The Best Year Of His Career
In 1986, Peter Gabriel released both his biggest-ever hit, "Sledgehammer," and "In Your Eyes," which would become one of the decade's most iconic love songs.
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'70s Bands Boomers Are Still Waiting For Younger Generations To Discover
The 1970s saw the mainstream rise of reggae, soft rock, heavy metal, disco, and other nascent styles, and some bands slipped into obscurity.
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These Rock Star Chameleons Played In An Absurd Number Of Bands
Some rock stars can change and adapt their sound so well that they've been in a wildly high number of well-known bands, sometimes spanning multiple genres.
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Musicians Who Scored Their First No. 1 Hit After Turning 50
Usually No. 1 hits come from younger artists, but in rare cases, musicians like Louis Armstrong and David Rose have scored top hits after their 50th birthdays.
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Vintage Cassette Tapes You Shouldn't Pass Up At Thrift Stores And Estate Sales
Next time you go thrifting, keep an eye out for these rare and potentially valuable cassette tapes from Madonna, Pearl Jam, Prince, and more.
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