Music
350+ Best Playlist Names for Spotify
Coming up with the perfect name for your Spotify playlist can be a daunting task. This article reveals tips and tricks for creating a great playlist name and provides an epic collection of examples.
100 Best Rock Songs of the ‘90s
Recognizing the 100 best '90s rock songs, including “Creep” by Radiohead, “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana, and “Wonderwall” by Oasis.
100 Best Rock Songs of the ‘70s
The ‘70s were an epic time for rock music. This article showcases the very best rock songs from that enigmatic decade.
100 Best Symphonic Metal Bands
The raw energy and colossal compositions in symphonic metal are what make this such a unique musical subgenre. This article showcases the very best symphonic metal bands. Read on and see if your favorite band made the list!
100 Best Songs About Breaking
Do you break easily? Rise up stronger with a playlist of songs with the word "break" in the title, including “Break My Heart” by Dua Lipa, “Alone I Break” by Korn, and “Break on Me” by Keith Urban.
100 Best Songs About Leaving
Letting go is the best way to move forward. Contemplate moving on with a playlist of songs about leaving, including “Leave the Door Open” by Silk Sonic, “Leaving New York” by R.E.M., and “Leaving” by Pet Shop Boys
100 Best Punk Songs of the '70s, '80s, and '90s
Celebrating the best punk songs of the '70s, '80s, and '90s, from the Stooges and Ramones to The Clash and Green Day.
100 Best Songs With “Always” in the Title
Get grooving with a playlist of songs with “always” in the title.
Exploring Agalloch's Landmark Doom and Death Metal Album "Ashes Against the Grain"
Ashes Against the Grain is more than just the 2006 studio album by Oregon's Agalloch. This is a landmark doom and death metal release that has a beautiful sort of heaviness to it.
Review: "the Sign" by Swedish Pop Music Band Ace of Base
The Sign by Swedish pop music group Ace of Base is the album that put them on the road to major success and stardom. More than 30 years after its release, it is still a great one to listen to!
100 Best Rock Love Songs of the '90s and 2000s
Showcasing the best rock love songs of the '90s and 2000s, including “One” by U2, “November Rain” by Guns N’ Roses, and “The Book of Love” by The Magnetic Fields.
Album Review: "Atonement" by Japanese Melodic Death Metal Band Veiled in Scarlet
Atonement is the 3rd studio album by Japanese melodic death metal band Veiled in Scarlet.
Album Review: "Terminal Spirit Disease" by Sweden’s At the Gates
Terminal Spirit Disease is the 1994 studio album released by Swedish melodic death metal band At the Gates.
Album Review: "The System Has Failed" Megadeth's Triumphant Return
The System Has Failed the 2004 studio album by Megadeth is a very good comeback album by this longtime American metal band. Read on to find out why.
Revisiting the Album "Character" by Dark Tranquillity
Dark Tranquillity's 2005 studio album Character sees a continuation of the band's standard melodic death metal structure. Is it a better album than their 2002 release Damage Done? You decide.
Review and Analysis of Cannibal Corpse's "The Bleeding"
The Bleeding is the excellent 1994 studio album by American death metal band Cannibal Corpse. It is also the last studio album to have the vocal contributions of Chris Barnes who would depart in 1995.
Review: Megadeth, "The World Needs a Hero"
The World Needs a Hero, the 2001 studio album by Megadeth represents one of the band's stronger albums after the departure of guitarist Marty Friedman. It is one of the best albums of the entire decade of the 2000s.
Album Review: "End of Eden" by Power Metal Band Amberian Dawn
End of Eden is the very good power metal album by Amberian Dawn released in 2010.
Revisiting the Album "Danzig" the Beginning of Glenn Danzig's Famous Band and Solo Project
Danzig is the very famous 1988 studio album which is essentially the beginning of the solo project started by the famous Glenn Danzig. The album is also famous for the fact that Metallica's James Hetfield provides guest vocals on two songs.
Dissonance and Modern Classical Music
From Igor Stravinsky and Arnold Schoenberg to John Cage and Sir Harrison Birtwistle, modern classical composers keep making dissonant music despite the fact most people hate it. Why?
Revisiting Megadeth's "Youthanasia" Transition Into More Mainstream Rock and Metal
Youthanasia is the 6th studio album by Megadeth and the album represents Megadeth's transition into a more watered down rock and metal album. The album is still good even now but some fans may still be disappointed by the result.
100 Best Guitar Players of the ‘80s and ‘90s
Recognizing the best '80s and '90s guitarists, including Allan Holdsworth, Paul Gilbert, and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
100 Best Rock Love Songs for Ringtones
Your ringtone can express a variety of sentiments. If you're looking for a ringtone for a loved one, then check out these songs to get ideas!
100 Best Songs With God in the Title
The word God has been used by many bands and artists in their song titles. This article showcases an epic list of best songs with God in the title.
100 Best Songs With “Hey” in the Title
Have fun with a playlist of songs with hey in the title.
100 Best Songs About the Devil
Revel in your dark side with a playlist of songs about the devil, including “Dancing with the Devil” by Demi Lovato, “Runnin’ With the Devil” by Van Halen, and “Between the Devil and Me” by Alan Jackson.
100 Best Songs With “Wild” in the Title
Unleash your thoughts and emotions with a playlist of songs with wild in the title.
100 Best Rock Bands With Animal Names
Celebrating the 100 best rock bands named after animals, including the Arctic Monkeys, Beatles, Eagles, and Scorpions.
100 Best Rock Songs of the '80s
Showcasing the best rock songs of the 1980s, including "Sweet Child O' Mine" by Guns N' Roses, "Back in Black" by AC/DC, and "Livin' on a Prayer" by Bon Jovi.
100 Best Songs About The End
Everything that begins must end, so enjoy a playlist of songs about endings, including “End Game” by Taylor Swift (feat. Ed Sheeran and Future), “In The End" by Linkin Park, and “End of the Road" by Boyz II Men.
Forgotten Heavy Metal Albums: "Focus" by American Death Metal Band Cynic
The album Focus by American death metal band Cynic released in 1993 is an album that may be forgotten by most fans but it is one of the most brilliant that you will ever hear.
300 Best Pop Bands of the ‘60s and ‘70s
Get a hippie-happy dose of nostalgic pop music with the best pop bands of the ‘60s and ‘70s.
100 Best Rock Bands With Colors in Their Names
What is life without color? Celebrate a playlist of rock bands with colors in their names, including the Red Hot Chili Peppers, White Stripes, Green Day, and Black Sabbath.
100 Best Songs About Drugs
Recognizing the 100 greatest songs about drugs, including “The A Team” by Ed Sheeran, “Dead Flowers” by The Rolling Stones, and “Can’t Feel My Face” by The Weeknd.
100 Best Heavy Metal Bands of the '90s
Diverse forms of metal became widespread in the '90s. This article showcases the best heavy metal bands from that mesmerizing decade, including Pantera and Anthrax.
100 Best Hard Rock Bands of the '80s and '90s
While the roots of hard rock date back to the late '60s, it was the bands from the '80s and '90s that propelled the genre to new heights.
100 Best Heavy Metal Bands of the '80s
Heavy metal spread its wings globally in the '80s. This article showcases the best bands in the genre from that nostalgic decade.
100 Best Rock Bands of the 2010s
This article showcases the best rock bands of the 2010s, including Arctic Monkeys, Linkin Park, and Vampire Weekend.
A Review of the Album "Swansong" by British Death Metal Band Carcass
Swansong is the 1996 studio album by British death metal band Carcass. It is their last album before their hiatus and eventual return in 2007.
90 Songs Which Reference Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley has influenced many musicians for decades. Here's 90 songs that refer to "The King" in their titles, lyrics, and more.
Album Review: In Flames, "Siren Charms"
Siren Charms the 2014 studio album by Swedish metal band In Flames is a sort of transitional album with electronic elements and slower songs but it is still a very good album even for these Swedish guys.
Album Review: "Come In From the Rain" by Andi Deris
Come in From the Rain is the excellent 1997 solo album by Helloween vocalist Andi Deris.
A Review of "The Gates of Oblivion" by Spanish Power Metal Band Dark Moor
The Gates of Oblivion, the 2002 album by Spanish power metal band Dark Moor is a musical masterpiece and has really stood the test of time. Read on to find out why.
Review of the Album Mayhemic Destruction by Australia's Thrash Metal Band Mortal Sin
Mayhemic Destruction is the debut album by Australian thrash metal band Mortal Sin and was released in 1987. The album has this raw kind of sound which was influenced by Metallica.
Album Review: "House of Possession" by Norwegian Blackened Thrash Metal Band Shakma
House of Possession is the very good 2018 debut album by Norwegian blackened thrash metal band Shakma. It is an album full of razor sharp riffs and melodic enough to please many fans of this vast sub-genre of thrash metal.
Review of the Album "Feast At the Forbidden Tree" by Boston Area Thrash Metal Band Black Mass
Feast at the Forbidden Tree is the 2021 studio album by Boston Massachusetts thrash metal band Black Mass. It is very much an album that sounds like it could have been made back in 1985. Recommended for fans of Paul Baloff era Exodus and Mercyful Fate.
Review of the Album "Reek of Putrefaction" by Carcass
Reek of Putrefaction is the 1988 debut album by British death metal band Carcass. Their debut is nothing like their later albums. It is very heavy death metal with short songs with riffs that grind along.
Review of the Album "Symphonies of Sickness" by Carcass
Symphonies of Sickness is the 1989 studio album by British death metal band Carcass.
Looking Back At the Album "Necroticism – Descanting the Insalubrious" by the Death Metal Band Carcass
Necroticism - Descanting the Insalubrious is the 1991 studio album by British and Swedish death metal band Carcass.
Review of the Album "Something Wild" by Finnish Melodic Death Metal Band Children of Bodom
This article is a review of the album called Something Wild by Finnish melodic metal band Children of Bodom. It features the musical brilliance of Alexi Laiho.