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This month In ’60s Throwback’ 01/12

Aretha Franklin’s gritty “Chain of Fools” opens with Joe South’s hypnotic guitar, amplifying her commanding vocals, while Wilson Pickett’s “Everybody Needs Somebody to Love” transforms Solomon Burke’s anthem into a raw, brass-heavy powerhouse. Johnny Cash’s live “Folsom Prison Blues” drips with dark humor, and Dusty Springfield’s sultry “Son of a Preacher Man” melds seduction with a tight rhythm. Jefferson Airplane’s electrified “Somebody to Love” channels disillusionment, while The Doors’ “Hello, I Love You” delivers a brief, swaggering groove. Pink Floyd’s spacey “Astronomy Domine” takes listeners on a cosmic ride, and Soft Machine’s sprawling “Moon in June” fuses introspection with jazz-driven improvisation.

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°535 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The Zutons’ “Pressure Point” merges chaotic energy and sax-infused grooves, its anxious vibe elevated by quirky production. Kings of Leon bring raw defiance with “Four Kicks,” a snarling Southern rock blast. Feeder’s “Just the Way I’m Feeling” offers poignant alt-rock introspection, while Elton John’s “This Train Don’t Stop There Anymore” strips back to piano-driven melancholy. Everlast’s “Black Jesus” and Keane’s “A Bad Dream” lean into reflective storytelling, blending grit and moody atmospheres. Meanwhile, Sons and Daughters’ jagged “Darling” and The Wildhearts’ volatile “Stormy in the North, Karma in the South” channel unpolished intensity into memorable alt-rock punches.? Take our 12-track quiz.

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This week In ’80s Throwback’ 04/52

INXS’s “Need You Tonight” oozes late-’80s sensuality with its hypnotic groove, while Tears for Fears’ “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” balances synthpop shine with existential angst. Prince’s soaring “Purple Rain” is an emotive rock hymn, and Janet Jackson’s “Control” stomps with defiant New Jack Swing energy. Van Halen’s “Jump” shakes up their sound with a synth-driven edge, and Michael Jackson’s “This Place Hotel” tells a haunting tale of doomed love. Frank Zappa’s “Tinsel Town Rebellion” skewers the punk scene with biting wit, while Cheap Trick’s “The Flame” burns as a glossy power ballad of yearning. Elvis Costello’s sharp “Clubland” critiques nightlife with jittery precision, and the Neville Brothers’ “Yellow Moon” blends bayou blues with haunting reggae grooves.

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°319 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Cassius dazzles with “Cassius 1999,” blending audacity and underground grooves, while David Morales’ “Needin’ U” delivers euphoric house nostalgia. Fatboy Slim’s “Praise You” playfully merges gospel and beats, and Chicane’s “Offshore ’97” radiates Balearic bliss. Pizzaman’s “Happiness” bursts with jazzy loops, and The Human League’s “Tell Me When” offers polished, wistful synth-pop.? Take our 12-track quiz.

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