In a slower version of Britney Spears’ “...Baby One More Time,” The Marías set a melancholic tone.
Time and music break down and blend together in Japanese House’s cover of Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide,” revealing how the song remains classic in every form.
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HBO’s “Girls” brings a painfully accurate soundtrack in every episode through its six-season run. Still, the season three episode “Beach House” stands out among the crowd with its millennial melodies.
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In the decade after its initial release, “The Lorax” and its soundtrack have experienced widespread commercial success, spawning endless memes in the process. However, the soundtrack was initially panned by several critics, who cited a shallow lyricism and absurd production. Despite the original reaction, the soundtrack for “The Lorax” stands as a powerful and much enjoyable piece of children’s media.
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“The Hunger” showcases The Distillers’ frontwoman fanning the flames of loss as she teeters on the precipice of moving on.
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While Disney isn’t known for creating R&B icons, they accidentally made one in 1995 with Powerline. Tevin Campbell’s superstar character only needed two songs to become a cult icon.
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In a flurry of solo-dancing and groovy musicality, Miley Cyrus takes back a song that once belonged to her former marriage and confidently admits that self-love conquers all in her single “Flowers.”
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“Glee” may not be known for its serious moments, but it is always unforgettable when they tackle something heavy.
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In the early 20th century, women at the epoch of the blues revival challenged the constrictive dominant culture with their fearless willingness to discuss the sexual lives of Black people.
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Replacing country twang with key elements of rock, The Beatles pay homage to the iconic Bakersfield sound of Buck Owens’ “Act Naturally” with a genre-bending country ballad gone rock.
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The live adaptation and video game versions of “The Last of Us” create a full, dynamic experience by revitalizing sound. Creating sentimentality, fear, and suspense, “The Last of Us” soundtrack perfectly encapsulates the story of Ellie and Joel.
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Fall Out Boy’s first post-hiatus album defines a pivotal moment in their career and remains their most complex release yet.
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The English rock sextet made a triumphant and elaborate return to the stage in their recent concert film, offering brand new songs and a real-time case study of a band in radical evolution.
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After signing with a major record label, Bring Me The Horizon refined their metalcore sound with its fourth album, creating a unique combination of heavy electronic tracks leading to lasting success 10 years after Sempiternal’s release.
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We put in twice the emotional labor for every bit of physical labor we do, all to get brushed aside by the men in our lives. This Women’s History Month brings with it a feminist power ballad that perfectly encapsulates the rage of us, our mothers, our grandmothers, and generations beyond.
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From love songs to solo anthems, Elvis to gay rights, Kacey Musgraves’ award-winning 2018 album proves that then and now, country music is for everyone.
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“The Bug Collector” is an agonizing display of what it means to love someone for everything they are. Heynderickx holds a mirror up to her listeners and forces them to realize how they value their loved ones.
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As a haunting beginning to the titular album Historian, Lucy Dacus details a cutting end to a tumultuous relationship, leaving listeners with a chilling reminder of their own tragic loves.
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