There was a time in the mid to late 2000’s where the “emo” scene was the place to be for music lovers, tweens and teens almost exclusively. Bands such as Panic! At the Disco, Fall out Boy, My Chemical Romance…
From the Record Crate: *NSYNC – Celebrity (2001)
It’s 2001: we’ve just passed the peak of the ‘90s/early 2000s pop experience. Boy bands like *NSYNC and Backstreet Boys are still sharing the pop crown with artists like Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, ruling airwaves and the program formally…
From The Record Crate: Jay Z – “Reasonable Doubt” (1996)
The funny thing about Jay Z — arguably the biggest and most successful rapper of all time who made a monopoly out of music, clothing, technology, the record industry and marriage — is that he always sounded like he never needed it. Most…
From the Record Crate: The Smiths – “The Queen is Dead” (1986)
Thirty years ago, The Smiths released their best studio album The Queen is Dead. I’m sure plenty of people have a different favorite Smiths album, but most will probably agree that this was their peak in the album format. Except…
From the Record Crate: Coldplay – “Parachutes” (2000)
Coldplay might think their debut album was “terrible music,” but the world didn’t feel the same. Parachutes, which turns fifteen years old today, sent Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman, and Will Champion into international success and stardom that would last for…
From Ye’Old 106 & Park’s Countdowns: Kanye West’s “College Dropout”
To me, Kanye has always been an easy topic to discuss; whether it’s his consistency during the trilogy or his equally as dull execution with 808’s and Heartbreak (I’m just not a fan) and Yeezus. But as I have kept listening to…