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Post by Epworth Hatter on Jun 17, 2024 18:50:06 GMT
So, having started in 1960 back in mid-March, we've finally reached 2024.
It's hard to judge which current songs will stand the test of time and be regarded as classics in 60 years time, so the quantity of options is definitely reducing.
One of the things that has changed over the years is not just the sounds, but how we access music. Our CHUMY years have seen us go from vinyl to cassette to CD to downloads and on to streaming. I'm sure for many of us, our favourite songs are not just the artist/band and sound, but how we listen - especially memories of vinyl, cassette and CD.
With that in mind, the songs to get us started are the top of the official charts from each year, the combination of sales and streams:
Blinding Lights - The Weeknd
Bad Habits - Ed Sheeran
As It Was - Harry Styles
Flowers - Miley Cyrus
Stick Season - Noah Kahan (as of April)
I can happily say I have not streamed any of these songs, and I'm not sure if I've listened to any of them (and not even heard of Noah Kahan until now).
So, for the last time, let's see what you've got. Please share your best songs from 2020 - today. Don't forget to indicate your favourite.
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Post by gazz on Jun 17, 2024 19:27:19 GMT
I've edited your post, Eps, you had put '2010 - 2024' in the title, I hope you don't mind.
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Post by gazz on Jun 17, 2024 19:39:57 GMT
Mate, I've got nothing, literally. Apologies, but I'm unable to pick anything for this one.  |
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Post by Epworth Hatter on Jun 17, 2024 20:23:00 GMT
Thanks, matey. Going back to 2010 might have given us a chance of some songs!
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Post by archie on Jun 18, 2024 8:10:56 GMT
As it was always going to be difficult, I did this a couple of weeks ago and basically came up with:
2021
Higher Power - Coldplay
2022
Another Love - Tom Odell
However, since then I heard something on Radcliffe & Maconie which I think is terrific and has shot to the top of my list. I give you, free of charge, When I Was Here by Bill MacKay. Apparently from Chicago, much of his work is instrumental. The style takes me back to the late 60s when folkies were going electric.
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Post by hatter_in_macc on Jun 18, 2024 11:10:47 GMT
All about the future, this one - and, through these acts, it still looks to be bright... 2020Yard Act: Fixer Upper2021Wet Leg: Chaise Longue2023Boygenius: Not Strong EnoughEnglish Teacher: The World's Biggest Paving Slab2024The Last Dinner Party: Nothing MattersActually, of those groups, Wet Leg are showing fewest signs right now of leading the line in years to come - with an almost-mythical second album having been teased for over a couple of years, without showing any concrete signs of appearing. But in the delightfully quirky Chaise Longue, the Isle of Wight duo absolutely ruled the summer of '21 with a French disco vibe, and that will be my nomination for the final voting paper... And, what do you know, there actually is a French version, too  : |
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Post by hatter_in_macc on Jun 18, 2024 20:45:45 GMT
Eppers: I've changed 'Week 12' in the thread title to 'Week 13'.  |
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Post by Epworth Hatter on Jun 19, 2024 8:23:56 GMT
So, basically of the 3 bits of info in the title, I only got '2024' right. Got it.
Ironically, one of the songs on my shortlist is It Must Change by ANOHNI and the Johnsons 🙄
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Post by gazz on Jun 19, 2024 8:32:42 GMT
Don't worry, Eps, this has been a fantastic diversion. Not only that, we've also discovered, roughly, where music died! RIP, Music. Maybe we should all bow our heads at this point.  |
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Post by bringbacklenwhite on Jun 19, 2024 9:59:20 GMT
Hmm. Not sure I will be much help here. But let's have a trawl.....
2020
There was one about Boris Johnson but I will refrain from mentioning it
2021
Nope
2022
Again, Zilch
2023
Slim pickings
2024
Pass
So I will wait for the short list before I vote for nyone
Sorry
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Post by gazz on Jun 19, 2024 15:09:01 GMT
It's ok, Gaffer, I honestly couldn't find a single track I'd heard of, and I'm not willing to potentially infect my Deezer account by playing any of them to try to pick one - their algorithm could end up spamming me with suggestions for that shite for months!
No thanks.
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Post by Epworth Hatter on Jun 23, 2024 4:36:54 GMT
My long list for 2020 onwards. Not much and I'm not sure how many I'll be listening to in 20 years...
2020
Murphy’s Law - Roisin Murphy
Kyoto - Phoebe Bridgers
Worth It - Beabadoobee
Black Dog - Arlo Parks
2021
Scratchcard Lanyard - Dry Cleaning
Chaise Longue - Wet Leg
2022
Body Paint - Arctic Monkeys
Back to the Radio - Porridge Radio
Belinda Says - Alvvays
2023
Hollywood Baby - 100gecs
It Must Change - ANOHNI and the Johnsons: The World’s Biggest Paving Slab - English Teacher
Nothing Matters - The Last Dinner Party
Nothing so far this year
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Post by Epworth Hatter on Jun 23, 2024 4:38:04 GMT
Some similarities there, macc. Not too surprising!
Wet Leg were brilliant live supporting Foo Fighters.
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Post by Epworth Hatter on Jun 23, 2024 4:40:51 GMT
It might be we leave this until the start of 2025 when we can look back over the whole year 🤔
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Post by gazz on Jun 23, 2024 8:59:02 GMT
That might be an idea, mate. Maybe we could revisit each of the previous threads and add tunes we missed out?
I know I've missed a few along the way. Maybe we could list every second placed song and vote on those to add an extra track or tracks to the album, or something like that?
Just a thought, to help keep this ticking over.
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