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In complete King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard style, its weirdness only makes it better.

It's also just a plain good song from a band that, yes, isn't just a meme.

As Beijing 2022 begins, I return to Underworld's musical setting for the 2012 cauldron lighting.

As Don McLean captured, "The Day the Music Died" was only the beginning of a period of sweeping cultural change in the United States.

This song is out there, but it's a good kind of out there because of how Blood, Sweat & Tears mediate all its intricacies and oddities.

Gladys Knight & the Pips' classic combines outstanding vocals with a compelling lyrical narrative that has a surprising twist in its chorus.

Foreigner put lyrics first en route to creating one of the greatest love anthems in all of popular music.

Soundgarden's mainstream breakthrough served as a personal eye- (and ear-) opener, allowing me to appreciate a sound that defined the 90s.

Few pop songs have genuinely surprised me in a positive way on first listen more than today's selection did.

The Dixie Cups' cover of a traditional song from their hometown stands out from the time's typical pop fare in nearly every way.

Olly Alexander finally making a true house track — alongside Galantis — was an excellent decision in the production of his first solo album.

Between its sampling dispute, its distinctive vocal elements, and its point of view, the Verve's enduring anthem leaves a unique impression.

In hindsight, these styles are perfect for each other — unlike the former relationship the song describes. Bravo, ILLENIUM and Jon Bellion.

The Bee Gees delved into what happens after an initial romantic attraction in their most widely acclaimed number.

The Temper Trap's indie anthem soundtracks a nostalgia-driven afternoon walk in the aftermath of classes restarting.

I got hooked on Yves Tumor's sound from this track alone and the complex internal war it captures.

I was first drawn to this Smiths track by its odd form, but with every listen, I feel a deeper connection to the lyrics and their setting.

Dire Straits don't directly echo the music implied by their story, but they embody it just enough to tell a convincing and memorable tale.

A J.S. Bach-inspired structure yields a unique and iconic recording.

The xx's debut single explores the fragility of love through two partners' ever-present individual thoughts.