Supertramp – Keys, Strings, and Saxophones
Supertramp emerged in London in 1969 when keyboardist Rick Davies, encouraged by a Dutch benefactor, brought together a group of musicians to explore new paths in rock
Where The Streets Have No Name – U2
The opening of Where The Streets Have No Name unfolds like a slow reveal of landscape
If The Kids Are United – Sham 69
The opening chords of If The Kids Are United sound like a call from the rooftops
Moon Safari – Air
In early 1998, Moon Safari arrived like a soft signal from another world, unfolding its textures without hurry
Music – John Miles
When Music came out in 1976, it sounded like an anthem rising from a cathedral of light
Depeche Mode – Between machine and confession
Basildon, Essex, 1980. A group of young men with cheap synthesizers and sharp fringes gather in suburban bedrooms and community centers
Paid In Full (7 Minutes of Madness) – Eric B. & Rakim
Built around a sample of Israeli vocalist Ofra Haza's eerie voice and a bassline pulsing with a low-end groove
Middle Of The Road – The Pretenders
Launched in 1983, Middle of the Road begins like a road trip car starting at daybreak
Which song is the shortest ever to reach number one?
Length is seldom the first thing that comes to mind regarding chart-topping tunes