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3 Essential Art Rock Albums of the 2000s for Right-Brained Millennials

In the 2000s, these three bands released essential art rock albums that are perfect for right-brained millennials.

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3 No-Skip Rap Albums Turning 25 This Year

These three no-skip rap albums from 2001, which redefined rap at the turn of the century, are turning 25 this year.

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3 Mid-90s Grunge Bands That Just Barely Missed the Genre’s Peak

As grunge peaked in 1994, these three grunge bands broke through just late enough to be categorized as post-grunge.

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3 Iconic 90s Groups Who Shockingly Never Earned a No. 1 Hit

As shocking as it may be, these three iconic 90s groups never earned the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100.

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Beyoncé Unveils ‘B’Day’ Reissue on Her Birthday, but the Price Is Forcing Some Would-Be Buyers to ‘Listen in Their Minds’

On September 4, 2026, Beyoncé released a 20th-anniversary deluxe edition of her 2006 album 'B'Day' on her actual 45th birthday.

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3 No-Skip Emo Albums Turning 20 This Year

These three no-skip emo albums from 2006 are somehow turning 20 this year, yet nostalgic emo fans still listen to them front-to-back.

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3 References in 90s Rap Songs That Would Fly Over Gen Z’s Heads

In the 90s, these rap songs had references to technology and pop culture events that would fly over the heads of Gen Z listeners.

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5 Best-Selling Albums of 2006 That Are Somehow 20 Years Old This Year

Although it doesn't feel real, these five albums are now 20 years old. They are the five best-selling albums released in 2006.

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3 Second Wave Emo Bands That Have Elder Emos Dragging Their Kids to Concerts in 2026

In 2026, these three second wave emo bands are touring to packed crowds of elder emos who have brought their kids to the concert.

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3 R&B Hits of the 2000s That Got Millennials Through Their First Real Breakup

These three R&B hits from the 2000s were crucial for millennials as they went through their first real breakups.

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3 No-Skip Y2K Pop Albums Turning 25 This Year

In the new millennium, these three pop artists helped define Y2K pop with iconic albums that are turning 25 this year.

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A-List Movie Star Johnny Depp Honors Multiple Rock Icons With This Lucrative ‘Side Gig’

Aside from his successful film career, Johnny Depp also gets to fulfill his rock star fantasies with the supergroup The Hollywood Vampires.

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3 Ska-Punk Bands of the 90s That Had Millennials Skanking and Wearing Checkers and Plaid

In the mid-to-late 90s, ska-punk broke into the mainstream, bringing a flood of fashion trends and a dance craze known as "skanking."

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4 Dance Crazes of the 2000s That Predate Gen Z’s TikTok Dances

Before Gen Z took over TikTok with dance trends, millennials had their own dance crazes of the 2000s that weren't captured on phones.

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3 No-Skip Pop-Punk Albums Turning 25 This Year

Though it may be hard to admit, these three pop-punk albums from 2001 turn 25 in 2026, yet we still listen to them front-to-back.

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3 Y2K Pop Songs That Millennials Were Listening to on HitClips Before the iPod

In 2000, HitClips hit the stores and soon became a craze for millennials who wanted to own 60 seconds of their favorite Y2K pop hits.

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4 Remixes From the 2000s That Were Somehow Better Than the Originals

Somehow, these remixes from the 2000s eclipsed the original tracks and became the most well-known versions.

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3 90s Songs That Shocked Everyone by Re-Charting Decades Later

Decades after their initial release, these three songs of the 90s re-entered the charts due to internet trends and remastered versions.

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4 No-Skip Metal Albums Turning 35 This Year

In 2026, these four no-skip metal albums are turning 35, though true metalheads still listen to them front-to-back.

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4 Singers From the 2000s I Bet You’ll Recognize by Their Voice Alone in Two Seconds

These four singers dominated the 2000s with distinct voices, and I bet you'll be able to recognize them within two seconds.

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3 Instantly Recognizable Alt-Rock Album Covers of the 1990s

These three alt-rock album covers of the 1990s are among the most instantly recognizable of the entire decade.

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Drake Goes Pop-Country With a Surprise Remix of This Record-Breaking No. 1 Hit by Ella Langley

In front of a hometown crowd, Drake teased a new remix of Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas", adding his own verse to the chart-topping hit.

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4 Alternative Sleeper Hits of the 1990s

These four alternative sleeper hits of the 1990s slowly climbed the charts, yet became some of the decade's most defining hits.

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3 Bands From the 90s That Are Planning Triumphant Returns in 2027

As we near the end of August, the next year is right around the corner. It’ll be here before you know it. We’ve already got a few exciting returns...

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3 Artists That Helped Fuel the Early 2000s Nostalgic Folk Era

In the 2000s, Americana and folk music experienced a revival that contrasted with pop, punk, and rock at the turn of the century.

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4 Rappers Who Launched Their Careers on Myspace in the 2000s

In the 2000s, these four rappers used Myspace not just as a social media site but as a platform to launch their careers.

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3 Instantly Recognizable Album Covers of the 2000s

These three iconic and defining album covers of the 2000s are among the most instantly recognizable of all time.

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So, What’s the Deal With This Male Karen Trying to Kick Meek Mill off a Hiking Path?

In a recent video, Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill encounters a man in the woods who says he's not allowed there.

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3 Shoegaze Bands of the 90s That Vanished After One Great Album

These three bands were part of the shoegaze movement of the 90s, contributing one great album before vanishing.

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4 Times Dolly Parton Proved She Was a Musical Icon Who Transcended Genres

In the wake of Dolly Parton's passing on August 25, here are four times she transcended genres and proved she was a musical icon.

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3 No-Skip Hip-Hop Albums Turning 35

These three no-skip hip-hop albums from 1991 are turning 35 in 2026. 90s hip-hop lovers continue to listen to these records front-to-back.

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3 No-Skip Indie Rock Albums Turning 25 This Year

These defining no-skip indie rock albums from 2001 turn 25 this year as we continue to enjoy them front-to-back.

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4 TV Show Theme Songs of the 90s That Instantly Grab Any Millennial’s Attention

No matter where they are or what they're doing, millennials everywhere will respond to these 90s television show theme songs.

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‘Panic’ Star and Longtime SoCal Resident Cast As Tupac Shakur in Upcoming Snoop Dogg Biopic

In an upcoming Snoop Dogg biopic, actor Camron Jones has been cast to play legendary West Coast rapper Tupac Shakur.

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3 Supergroups Formed in the 2000s That Featured 90s Grunge Artists

Supergroup bands are formed from members who are either already successful bands or solo artists. The first supergroup was Cream in the late 1960s,...

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3 of the Most Memorable Verses of 1990s Grunge

In 1991, grunge music leaped from the underground into the mainstream. Grunge was initially characterized as the marriage of punk and metal, as well...

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3 No-Skip Alternative Rock Albums From Every Millennial’s Childhood That Will Make You Emotional

Millennials were born between 1981 and 1996. Therefore, millennials are now between the ages of 30 and 45 years old. As we age, we grow more nostalgic...

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Born 75 Years Ago Today in England, the Grammy-Winning ‘Metal God’ Who Became One of Heavy Metal’s Most Iconic Frontmen

Best known as the frontman of Judas Priest, iconic heavy metal singer Rob Halford was born 75 years ago today.

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4 Low-Budget 90s Music Videos That Turned Out Massively Successful

In the 1990s, music video production became much more defined compared to the previous decade. MTV continued to grow and featured many of the...

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3 Stadium Anthems of the 2000s To Prepare You For Your NFL Fantasy Draft

The NFL season is right around the corner. Each year, normally in the second half of August, millions of fantasy football drafts take place ahead of...

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Doja Cat Has No Idea Who Ella Langley Is as ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Notches Historic 19th Week at No. 1

Ella Langley is this year's breakout star. However, Doja Cat doesn't appear to know anything about Country Music's new it girl.

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Rick Springfield Once Performed a Meme Mash-Up of Two Iconic 80s Songs With a 2000s Hit

In 2016, a theory circulated, becoming a viral meme. The theory is that the unnamed girl in “Jessie’s Girl” is the same girl named Jenny...

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3 Hits of the Early 2010s That Were Among the First To Top the Streaming Chart

On March 2, 2013, Billboard launched its Streaming Songs Chart. YouTube views became one of three metrics used to calculate the Billboard Hot 100,...

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3 Early 2000s Hits That Have Become Staples of the Grocery Store

Many millennials will remember when these songs were among the biggest hits in their heyday. These hits defined early 2000s pop culture, dominating...

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3 Movie Soundtracks From the 90s That Outshone Their Respective Film

These three movie soundtracks from the 1990s outshone their respective films, featuring top acts of the decade.

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3 Sophomore Albums From the 90s That Failed to Match the Commercial Success of the Artist’s Debut

These three sophomore albums of the 90s struggled to replicate or match the commercial success of a debut release.

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3 Artists of the 2000s That Were Mistaken For Another Artist Following Their Debut Release

Upon hearing their debut release, these three 2000s artists were mistaken for another artist ahead of their time.

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3 of the Most Awkward TRL Interviews From the Late 90s and Early 2000s

These awkward TRL interviews are among the most memorable from the show that millions of millennials rushed home to watch after school.

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Bonnaroo Fans Fear Impending Bad News As 2027 Festival Announcement Continues Long Delay

As next year's dates are typically announced in July, festival-goers worry Bonnaroo may not return at all in 2027.

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3 Rock Songs That Could Get a 38-Year-Old Man Banned From Buffalo Wild Wings

These three rock songs could incite you to act out in public, potentially getting banned from a Buffalo Wild Wings in the process.

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