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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°545 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Coheed and Cambria’s "The Suffering" fuses progressive complexity with radio-ready hooks, driven by Claudio Sanchez’s piercing vocals and a sleek blend of...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°692 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Paramore’s "The Only Exception" showcases a softer, stripped-down ballad in 6/8 time, veering from their usual energy. Hayley Williams’ heartfelt delivery anchors...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°669 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Sam Smith’s "Lay Me Down" carries raw emotion, evolving from a modest 2013 release to gaining wider notice with a 2015 reissue...

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This week In One-Off Collaborations 06/52

Angélique Kidjo and Buddy Guy's rendition of Hendrix's "Voodoo Child" blends Beninese vocal finesse with emotive guitar riffs, striking a balance between homage and cultural reinterpretation. Buddy's sharp solos and...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°330 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Shalamar’s "Right In The Socket" grooves through disco-funk vibes, powered by charismatic vocals and Leon Sylvers III's vibrant production, while Luther Vandross’s...

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This week In Soul Artists 06/52

Whitney Houston’s "You Give Good Love" introduced her voice with a restrained elegance, aiming for niche resonance while hinting at her potential; charting high on the Billboard Hot 100 and...

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This week In Male Balladeers 06/52

Lenny Kravitz's "Dancin' Til Dawn" leans on his funk and rock roots, carried by his multi-instrumental talents and Lenny Pickett's sultry saxophone, though its mid-tempo groove feels more atmospheric than...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°309 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Sade’s "Hang On to Your Love" delivers sleek, restrained grooves, while Daryl Hall & John Oates’ "One on One" balances intimacy with...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°112 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Lady Gaga's "Just Dance" kicks off with punchy synths, capturing the reckless fun of late-2000s dancefloors, while Kylie Minogue’s "Wow" brings glittery...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°521 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Rachid Taha’s electrifying "Voilà Voilà" fuses techno with North African rhythms, delivering a fierce anti-xenophobia anthem, while Altern-8’s "Frequency" channels ‘90s rave...

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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°108 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Ed Sheeran’s "Castle on the Hill" shines with nostalgia, blending personal childhood memories with a polished production, hitting global charts and achieving...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°102 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Barbra Streisand and Bryan Adams’ “I Finally Found Someone” pairs theatrical flair with gritty sincerity in a ’90s ballad that hit No....

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This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 05/52

Kiss’s "War Machine" snarls with heavy riffs and ominous lyrics, while Iron Maiden’s "Aces High" channels WWII dogfights with galloping energy. Van Halen’s "Don’t Tell Me" brims with tension and...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°478 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Swans Way’s theatrical "Soul Train" blends smooth vocals with jazzy flair, while Simple Minds’ "Speed Your Love to Me" surges with raw...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°307 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Bon Jovi’s "Bed of Roses" delivers tender introspection with Sambora’s soaring guitar riffs, while Tori Amos’ "China" captivates through understated piano melodies...

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This week In One-Off Collaborations 10

Ed Sheeran’s "Lego House" pairs melancholy lyrics with soothing acoustics, enhanced by a clever video starring Rupert Grint. Neil Young’s "Heart of Gold" blends raw folk with quiet intensity, while...

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This week In Guitar Virtuosi 05/52

Santana’s “Once It’s Gotcha” layers Latin jazz percussion with Carlos Santana’s subtle guitar and vocals, while Bill Frisell’s “Outlaws” shifts between jazz fusion and Americana across two albums, each offering...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°538 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of From Breed 77’s flamenco-metal punch in "Shadows" to the emo grit of The Used’s "Take It Away," these tracks bring intensity in...

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‘We Are Live’ N°125 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Aloe Blacc’s "I Need A Dollar" delivers a raw tale of financial struggle with a timeless groove, while Beyoncé’s "Love On Top"...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°98 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Johnny Gill’s velvety "A Cute, Sweet, Love Addiction" oozes '90s R&B sophistication, while Jodeci’s emotive "Cry for You" shines with gospel-tinged vulnerability....

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