Four Year Strong

This week In ‘2000s Throwback’ 02/52

How well do you know the music of Mary J. Blige, Donald Fagen, Vampire Weekend, Beck, Sting, Foo Fighters, Rod Stewart, Dave Matthews Band, Christina Aguilera, David Bowie, Arcade Fire,...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°295 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Robbie Williams’ "Misunderstood" shines with its emotional depth and connection to *Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason*, balancing regret and reflection, while Westlife’s "Flying Without Wings" delivers sweeping sentimentality with...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°313 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

Genesis blends humor and blues with "I Can't Dance," poking fun at masculinity norms via stripped-back vibes and a playful video featuring Phil Collins' iconic moves. Robin S’s "Show Me...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°85 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Robbie Williams’ cheeky "It’s Only Us" brings fast-paced energy as FIFA 2000’s anthem, while Fall Out Boy’s rebellious "I Don’t Care" delivers sharp defiance with swagger. Florence + The Machine’s...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°293 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

From Bryan Adams, Sting, and Rod Stewart’s anthemic collaboration "All For Love" to Mariah Carey’s emotive "Can’t Let Go," the text revisits tracks packed with drama and sentiment. Emilia’s "Big...

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‘We Are Live’ N°4 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

Katrina and The Waves’ “Que Te Quiero” pairs breezy instrumentation with heartfelt sincerity, while Dire Straits’ “Walk of Life” offers a feel-good, keyboard-driven charm that refuses to take itself too...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°530 – Vintage 90s Videos

From Suede’s defiant “Beautiful Ones” and its glam-rock swagger to Faith No More’s surprising cover of the Commodores’ “Easy,” these tracks capture distinct '90s energies. The Flaming Lips’ quirky “Bad...

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We remember Michael Brecker. ‘Ace Brecker’

This day (January 13, 2007), in New York City, New York, died Michael Brecker, an American jazz saxophonist and composer.Tracklist : 1 . Softly As In A Morning Sunrise (2003)...

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Weather Report record their first live album : ‘Live in Tokyo’ at Shibuya Kokaido Hall in Tokyo (1972)

Weather Report's 'Live in Tokyo' is their third (and first live) album recorded on January 13, 1972 at Shibuya Kokaido Hall and released the same year by Columbia.Track Listing :...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°98 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Dizzee Rascal’s “Dance Wiv Me” blends Calvin Harris’s slick production with gritty swagger, creating a club-ready anthem that ruled UK charts in 2008. Estelle’s “American Boy,” featuring Kanye West, charms...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°85 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

Frankie Goes to Hollywood’s "The Power of Love" mesmerizes with cinematic production and Holly Johnson’s operatic vocals, pairing love with spiritual undertones. Marvin Gaye’s "Sexual Healing" fuses funk grooves with...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°83 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

2 In A Tent gives George Formby’s classic “When I’m Cleaning Windows” a cheeky ’90s club twist, while Pulp’s “Mis-Shapes” rebels with swagger on Britpop’s edge. Oasis’s “Wonderwall” captures ’90s...

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This week In Singing Ladies 02/52

How well do you know the music of Shirley Bassey, Lizz Wright, Katie Melua, Julie Andrews, Céline Dion, Joan Baez, Laura Marling, Kandace Springs, Mary J. Blige, Carly Simon, Pat...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°471 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

Tony Hadley’s "Game of Love" showcases his rich baritone, stepping away from Spandau Ballet's New Romantic vibe, while Vanessa-Mae’s daring take on "I Feel Love" fuses electric violin with disco...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°406 – 2010s Music Videos

SZA’s introspective “The Weekend” explores nontraditional relationships with raw honesty, boosted by silky production and a compelling video by Solange. Offset’s bold “Ric Flair Drip” channels extravagance through infectious hooks...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°515 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Goldfrapp’s edgy "Ooh La La" blends glam and electro-pop with bold swagger, while Emma Bunton’s retro-tinged "Maybe" channels '60s nostalgia with cheeky charm. Rachel Stevens updates disco with a sleek...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°96 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

Jesus Jones’ "International Bright Young Thing" captures early ‘90s energy with pounding beats and layered production, while Double 99’s "RIP Groove" lays down UK garage foundations through gritty basslines and...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°308 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Audio Bullys' "We Don’t Care" oozes early 2000s UK electronic grit, mixing house beats with raw vocals, while System of a Down’s "Chop Suey!" stuns with its chaotic metal intensity...

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This week In One-Off Collaborations 02/52

How well do you know the music of Muddy Waters & The Rolling Stones, Taj Mahal & Gregg Allman, Willie Nelson & Wynton Marsalis, Joan Baez & John Denver, Lulu...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°472 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Simply Red's elegant take on The Stylistics' "You Make Me Feel Brand New" from *Home* shines with nostalgia, while Alicia Keys' piano-led “Doesn’t Mean Anything” reflects on empty tokens of...

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