This month’s blog post dives into the evolving landscape of 29 genre-based charts, highlighting standout tracks and artist movements across Big Beat, Garage Rock, R&B, Post-Punk, and more. From new entries by Angie Stone and Tiësto to reshuffles featuring Fatboy Slim and The White Stripes, the charts reflect continued engagement with classic and contemporary favorites.
Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Cochran, Johnny Rivers, George Thorogood, The Hollies, Rockpile, Electric Light Orchestra, Mick Taylor, Rory Gallagher, Asleep At The Wheel, Keith Richards, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ten Years After
Elvis Presley's "Polk Salad Annie" thrives on theatrical stage energy with karate moves and Southern gothic tones, while Heart's "Magic Man" blends personal storytelling and polished rock sensibilities driven by Ann Wilson's commanding vocals. Kate Bush's "Moving" opens her debut with a haunting whale song and delicate piano, celebrating graceful physicality inspired by her mime teacher, Lindsay Kemp.
Deep Purple’s "Burn" combines medieval lyrics with fiery guitar work, showcasing their Mark III lineup, and Black Sabbath's "N.I.B." flips the usual doom narrative with its playful take on Lucifer falling in love. The Pretenders’ "Stop Your Sobbing" transforms a Kinks classic into a sharp, modern-retro track with Chrissie Hynde’s blend of vulnerability and bite. ELO's "Evil Woman" mixes orchestral lushness with sly lyrics, gliding effortlessly into mid-’70s charm.
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Fleetwood Mac’s "Go Your Own Way" channels heartbreak into a jagged rock anthem with Lindsey Buckingham’s biting riffs, while Al Green’s "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart" reimagines the Bee Gees’ tune as raw vulnerability. Van Morrison’s "Into the Mystic" blends wistful reflections with Celtic melodies, and Alice Cooper’s "School's Out" bursts with rebellious energy. ELO’s "Livin’ Thing" wraps orchestral flair around heartbreak, whereas Genesis’ quirky "I Know What I Like" balances eccentricity and humor. Wyatt’s haunting "Sea Song" drifts between tender surrealism and avant-garde dissonance, and Smokie’s "Don’t Play Your Rock ’n’ Roll to Me" leans on nostalgic production, offering a polished but safe pop-rock sound.
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Talking Heads’ hypnotic “This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)” delivers minimalist charm with its swapped instruments and anti-sentimental love themes, while John Lennon’s posthumous “Nobody Told Me” blends witty chaos with rock rhythms. Twisted Sister reimagines “Leader of the Pack” with glam-metal flair, and ELO’s “Here Is the News” shines with dystopian synth-pop experimentation. Big Country’s “Just a Shadow” leans on intricate guitar work mimicking bagpipes, while The Triffids' “Trick of the Light” weaves atmospheric tension and emotion into post-punk storytelling.
Julian Lennon’s "Too Late for Goodbyes" pairs heartbreak with upbeat 80s polish, bolstered by Toots Thielemans’ harmonica, while ELO’s "Last Train to London" bridges disco and pop with glossy strings and a bittersweet groove. Feargal Sharkey’s poignant "A Good Heart" thrives on emotional fragility, Deacon Blue’s vibrant "Real Gone Kid" celebrates unfiltered admiration, and U2’s "Where the Streets Have No Name" blends spiritual yearning with masterful layering. Fleetwood Mac’s haunting "Sara" showcases Stevie Nicks’ lyrical mystique, while Queen’s "One Vision" balances optimism and playful quirks. The Cult’s "Rain" captures gothic atmospheres, and Bruce Springsteen's live "War" channels fiery resistance through anthemic energy. Gary Numan's "Complex" mixes cold synths with raw vulnerability, creating a masterpiece of alienation.
The Jam, The Fall, James, Slade, Billy Bragg, Level 42, Electric Light Orchestra, Public Enemy, The Art Of Noise, Fuzzbox, Kraftwerk, Roger Waters
The Stranglers, Donna Summer, Killing Joke, Prince, Shakin' Stevens, Sting, Bob Geldof, Rush, One 2 Many, The Alarm, UB40, Electric Light Orchestra
Santana, Bob Marley, The Wailers, Bryan Ferry, Rod Stewart, Elton John, Electric Light Orchestra, The Who, Cat Stevens, The Police, Genesis, Paul Simon, Led Zeppelin
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Leonard Cohen, J.J. Cale, Dan Hicks, His Hot Licks, Electric Light Orchestra, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Steve Miller Band, T. Rex, Eagles, Black Sabbath, The Cars, Montrose
Electric Light Orchestra‘s ‘Eldorado’ is their fourth studio album (subtitled ‘A Symphony by the Electric Light Orchestra‘) produced by frontman Jeff Lynne and released in September 1974 by United Artists Records
T. Rex, Talking Heads, Sweet, The Cars, Supertramp, Electric Light Orchestra, Jackson Browne, Bob Dylan, Bob Welch, Robert Wyatt, Nick Mason, Yes, Bruce Springsteen
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Electric Light Orchestra‘s ‘A New World Record’ is their sixth studio album produced by Jeff Lynne and released on September 11 1976 by Jet / United Artists
