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Seasons Rock

A seasonal selection of songs that loosely fit into the rock, indie and alternative genres. Updated daily.

Direct link to Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1YB0dsNnd8ShWDSzCJEvPs

A slightly different option, instead of being based on particular years and decades this covers the whole of the data, but only picking songs that are broadly classified as rock, alternative or indie. Note that this is more experimental, at the moment, than the other playlists as genres are a bit harder to accurately get from the underlying data.

The Ultimate Playlist: A Journey Through Time and Genre

The playlist we're exploring today is a real treasure trove of musical delights, featuring a vast array of genres, decades, and emotions. As we take a journey through this eclectic mix, we're discovering a wealth of iconic tracks that have captured the hearts of music lovers around the world.

We're kicking off with timeless classics like You'll Never Walk Alone by Gerry & The Pacemakers, a song that has become an integral part of British sporting culture, and That'll Be the Day by The Crickets, a rock 'n' roll staple that still gets everyone singing along. Meanwhile, Alone by The Southlanders and This Time by Troy Shondell are taking us back to the 1950s, with their nostalgic charm and effortless cool.

As we move through the decades, we're encountering some of the most iconic and enduring songs of all time. Who can resist singing along to Wonderwall by Oasis or Ice Ice Baby by Vanilla Ice? Meanwhile, Breathe by The Prodigy and Devils Haircut by Beck are showcasing the innovative spirit of the 1990s, with their genre-bending styles and experimental sounds.

The 2000s are well-represented, with hits like Slow by Kylie Minogue, Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis, and I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor by Arctic Monkeys. These songs are a testament to the era's obsession with pop, dance, and indie rock. We're also seeing a rise in electronic and dance music, with tracks like Dance Monkey by Tones And I and Locked out of Heaven by Bruno Mars.

One of the joys of this playlist is its ability to seamlessly blend different styles and eras. For example, People Watching by Sam Fender and Heavy Is the Crown by Linkin Park are demonstrating the continued relevance of rock and pop music in the modern era. Meanwhile, everything i wanted by Billie Eilish and Therefore I Am by Billie Eilish are highlighting the innovative spirit of contemporary artists.

As we continue to explore this playlist, we're discovering a wealth of hidden gems and unexpected surprises. From The Universal by Blur to Back To Black by Amy Winehouse, each song is a reflection of its time and place, yet somehow, they all come together to create a cohesive and engaging listening experience.

Whether you're a fan of classic rock, pop, electronic, or indie music, this playlist has something for everyone. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride as we take a journey through the highs and lows of musical history.

Playlist for 15th November

Track Year Catalogue No.
The Universal - Blur 1995 MIUCT3557
Ice Ice Baby - Vanilla Ice 1990 18
Love of the Common People - Paul Young 1983 A3585
The Tide Is High - Blondie 1980 CHS2465
Govinda - Kula Shaker 1996 KULACD5
James Bond Theme (Moby's Re-Version) - Moby 1997
People Watching - Sam Fender 2024 GBUM72403268
Lie To Me - Bon Jovi 1995 JOVCD19
Union City Blue - Remastered 2001 - Blondie 1979 CHS2400
Better Day - Ocean Colour Scene 1997 MCSTD40151
Take on Me - a-ha 1985 USWB19901214
Same Old Brand New You - A1 2000 6705202
China In Your Hand - T'Pau 1987 SRN64
The Day That I Die - Lewis Capaldi 2025 DEUM72505274
Under Pressure - Remastered 2011 - Queen, David Bowie 1981 5250
So Young - The Corrs 1998 AT0057CD1
Back To Black - Amy Winehouse 2007 GBUM70604698
Bohemian Like You - The Dandy Warhols 2001 MIUCT4098
Long Train Runnin' - The Doobie Brothers 1993 W0217CD
To The Beat Of The Drum - Ester Faye 1995 VCRD5
Hymn - Ultravox 1982 CHS2657
Original Prankster - The Offspring 2000 6699972
That'll Be the Day - The Crickets 1957 Q72279
I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That) - Meat Loaf 1993 VSCDT1443
Gotta Be Somebody - Nickelback 2008 MIUCT7078
Mirror Man - The Human League 1982 VS522
Dance Monkey - Tones And I 2019 QZES71982312
Vertigo - U2 2004
The Bartender And The Thief - Stereophonics 1998 VVR5004663
Left to My Own Devices - Pet Shop Boys 1988 R6198
Bleeding Love - Leona Lewis 2007 MIUCT6212
Another One Bites The Dust - Queen 1998 DRMCD22364
One More Time - Daft Punk 2000
King of My Castle - Wamdue Project 1999 12AMPM127
Star - Bryan Adams 1996 5820272
The Monster - Eminem 2013 USUM71314064
Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season) - The Byrds 1965 202008
Heavy Is the Crown - Linkin Park 2024 USWB12403466
Locked out of Heaven - Bruno Mars 2012 USAT21204492
Uptown Girl - Billy Joel 1983 A3775
I Will Come To You - Hanson 1997 5680672
Somewhere Only We Know - Keane 2013
Do Ya Feel My Love? - Stereophonics 1980 ENY45
Alone - The Southlanders 1957 F10946
Loch Lomond - Runrig 2007
Sexed Up - Robbie Williams 2003 CDCHS5153
Chasing Rainbows - Shed Seven 1996 5759292
Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic - The Police 1981 AMS8174
Let Her Go - Passenger 2013
Your Town - Deacon Blue 1992 6587867
Banana Republic - The Boomtown Rats 1980 BONGO1
Lust For Life - Iggy Pop 1996 USTM39200001
My Humps - Black Eyed Peas 2005 9887259
Give Me Love - Ed Sheeran 2012
All out of Love - H & Claire 2002 WEA360CD
Put Yourself In My Place - Kylie Minogue 1994 74321246572
Hysteria - Def Leppard 1987 LEP3
Slow - Kylie Minogue 2003 12R6625
Dizzy - Vic Reeves, The Wonder Stuff 1991 SIGH712
The Denial Twist - The White Stripes, Jack White 2005
All Around My Hat - Steeleye Span 1975 CHS2078
Ashes - Embrace 2004 ISOM89SMS
No Worries - Simon Webbe 2005 SINDX77
Here In My Heart - Al Martino 1952 CL13779
Happy - Ashanti 2002 0639272
Hole Hearted - Extreme 1991 AM839
In For A Penny - Slade 1975 2058663
Lost For Words - Ronan Keating 2003 9813304
Hold Me - Savage Garden 2000 6706032
Wonderwall - Oasis 1995
everything i wanted - Billie Eilish 2019 USUM71922577
She's The One - Robbie Williams 1999 CDCHS5112
The Scientist - Coldplay 2002
Sit Down - James 1998 JIM8
Can't Fight The Moonlight - Various Artists 2000 CUBC58
How Long Will I Love You - Ellie Goulding 2013 GBUM71304067
If You Leave Me Now - Chicago 1976 4603
Crocodile Shoes - Jimmy Nail 1994 YZ867CD
Before You Go - Lewis Capaldi 2019 DEUM71905868
Adventure of a Lifetime - Coldplay 2015
Happiness - Alexis Jordan 2010 0884977634075
Ain't It Fun - Guns N' Roses 1993 GFSTD62
I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor - Arctic Monkeys 2005
Devils Haircut - Beck 1996 GFSXD22183
Last Nite - The Strokes 2001 MIUCT8156
You Sexy Thing - Hot Chocolate 1997 CDHOT100
Therefore I Am - Billie Eilish 2020 USUM72021500
Breathe - The Prodigy 1996
Hillbilly Rock, Hillbilly Roll - '97 Remix - Woolpackers 1996 74321425412
Human - The Killers 2008 USUM70837367
Father And Son - Boyzone 1995 5775762
This Time - Troy Shondell 1961 HLG9432
Royals - Lorde 2013 NZUM71200031
Hotel Yorba - The White Stripes, Jack White 2001 XLS139CD
Playing With Knives - Bizarre Inc 1991 STORM25R
You'll Never Walk Alone - Gerry & The Pacemakers 1963 DB7126
Fools Gold - The Stone Roses 1989 ORE13
Little Things - One Direction 2012
No Distance Left to Run - Blur 1999 CDFOOD123
Room On The 3rd Floor - McFly 2004 MCSXD40389

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