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15 Years Ago, This Millennial Anthem Began a Record Number of Weeks on the Hot 100, Despite Being Super Annoying

I hate when I get nostalgic for “Party Rock Anthem”, undoubtedly the most absurd moment of the 2010s.

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On July 16, 2011, a little song called “Party Rock Anthem” peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed there for six weeks. Despite (or maybe because of) its in-your-face everything, the song saturated the airwaves, gaining traction with the Millennial set. It sparked confusion and derision as well. But there was a time when “Party Rock Anthem” was unironically beloved.

Nowadays, we often consider LMFAO’s “Party Rock Anthem” with nostalgic fondness and a fair share of embarrassment. But for the youth of 2011, clearly that song’s target audience, the world seemed like it could really be party rock all the time. Obviously, not the case. But recession pop’s charm, as it’s now known, held the........

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