Monthly Vintage Music Chart Highlights: Top 20 Tracks Across 29 Genres Jun 30, 2025 edition

xplore the latest Top 20 rankings across 30 vintage genres as of June 30, 2025, featuring new entries, exits, and major shifts from artists like Death In Vegas, The White Stripes, Kendrick Lamar, and Aaliyah.

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Franz Ferdinand visit Kansas City (2018)

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Franz Ferdinand attend a French spring festival (2004)

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Monthly Vintage Music Chart Highlights: Top 20 Tracks Across 29 Genres Mar 4, 2025 edition

Dive into 29 vintage music genres where nostalgia meets innovation. This month, Kasabian’s "Goodbye Kiss" joins 2000s Garage Rock, while Bryan Adams’ heartfelt "Straight From The Heart" makes its mark on Heartland Rock. Del Amitri returns to Britpop with "Always The Last To Know," and Billy Ocean adds smooth vibes to Yacht Rock with "Suddenly."

In Neo Soul, Mary J. Blige delivers emotional depth with "Everything," blending soulful vocals and poignant lyrics. Meanwhile, Thompson Twins’ "Lies" and The Lightning Seeds’ "Pure" bring fresh energy to 80s New Wave Pop. These updates highlight each genre's unique evolution, offering a rich tapestry of musical history.

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°107 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Franz Ferdinand’s cheeky "Do You Want To" struts through indie rock with spiky guitars and sardonic lyrics, capturing mid-2000s swagger, while Rihanna’s chilling "Disturbia" pairs a claustrophobic beat with detached vocals, crafting a shadowy dance-pop hit. MGMT’s "Time to Pretend" revels in hedonistic irony atop euphoric synths, balancing glittering highs with reflective lows.

Blink-182’s “Feeling This” merges lust and rhythm with Travis Barker’s intricate drumming, while Linkin Park’s “One Step Closer” channels raw nu-metal angst through fiery riffs and direct lyrics. Electric Six’s wild “Danger! High Voltage” flaunts campy theatrics with surreal vocals, and Editors’ cold, driving “Munich” thrives on urgency and rhythmic precision. Each track, in its own way, captures its era’s energy.

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Alicia, Madonna, Gorillaz et al at the ’47th Grammys’ (2005)

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This week In ‘2000s Throwback’ 06/52

50 Cent’s "In Da Club" fuses Dr. Dre’s signature production with raw energy, dominating the Billboard Hot 100 for nine weeks and earning 9x platinum certification. Its hypnotic groove, simple yet effective hook, and cultural ubiquity, from movie soundtracks to major awards, cemented it as an early 2000s phenomenon. Kanye West’s "Through the Wire" turns adversity into artistry, rapping post-jaw surgery over a Chaka Khan sample. Its mix of personal triumph and catchy production launched him as a force in hip-hop, peaking at No. 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning critical acclaim.

Michael Bublé’s cover of "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" swaps Queen’s swagger for smooth, lounge-style polish, making it a polished addition to his self-titled debut. Amy Winehouse’s "Love Is a Losing Game," though modest on charts, captivates with understated vocals and enduring melancholy, later praised with an Ivor Novello Award. Meanwhile, Franz Ferdinand’s "The Dark of the Matinée" combines sharp wit with crisp indie rock, landing it at No. 8 in the UK. Sheryl Crow’s "Strong Enough" pairs vulnerability with subtle strength, charting globally while showcasing its quiet emotional resonance.

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°102 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Franz Ferdinand’s swagger-filled "Ulysses" pairs angular guitars with nocturnal chaos, while Arctic Monkeys’ "When the Sun Goes Down" delivers gritty realism through sharp, vivid storytelling. My Chemical Romance’s "Welcome to the Black Parade" channels emo grandeur with theatrical flair, and Eminem’s haunting "Stan" dissects obsession. Meanwhile, Coldplay’s "Life in Technicolor ii" balances global rhythms with polished pop-rock, and Benny Benassi’s "No Matter What You Do" loops hypnotic beats into early 2000s club vibes. Mint Royale’s quirky "Blue Song" fuses humor with pulsing electronica, while Thirty Seconds to Mars’ soaring "From Yesterday" indulges in cinematic ambition. Each track finds its unique place in a broad spectrum of storytelling and sound.

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Domino publish ‘Franz Ferdinand,’ their eponymous debut album featuring ‘Take Me Out’ and ‘The Dark of the Matinée’ (2004)

Franz Ferdinand‘ is their eponymous debut studio album featuring ‘Take Me Out’ and ‘The Dark of the Matinée,’ co-produced with Tore Johansson and released on February 9, 2004 by Domino.

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°321 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

The Offspring’s "Hit That" tackles fleeting relationships with fast-paced, synth-laced punk energy, while The Killer’s "Spaceman" blends sci-fi metaphors and ’80s influences into a danceable alternative groove. Franz Ferdinand’s "Take Me Out" twists romantic pursuit into an irresistible indie-rock sniper duel. My Chemical Romance delivers raw defiance with "Famous Last Words," and The Airborne Toxic Event’s "Sometime Around Midnight" paints heartbreak with swelling intensity. Eurythmics' reflective "17 Again" layers nostalgia in shimmering synth-pop, while Wheatus’ playful "Wannabe Gangstar" skewers suburban posturing. Each track boldly combines humor, emotional depth, or biting critique with a hook that sticks.

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