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Top 12 Songs by the Fall
Of all the bands to emerge from the punk explosion of the late '70s, few were able to fully carve their own niche the way the Fall did.
The Many, Many Lives of Talking Heads' 'Once in a Lifetime'
We look at how many ways Talking Heads' "Once in a Lifetime" has been interpreted over the years.
Rage Against the Machine Albums Ranked in Order of Awesomeness
The rap-rock and rap-metal hybrid Rage Against the Machine helped define in the '90s was around before the Los Angeles quartet released its debut album in 1992.
R.E.M.'s 'Automatic for the People': The Story Behind Every Song
We've compiled links to all of our stories about the songs on R.E.M.'s 1992 album, 'Automatic for the People.'
Meg Ryan, Miami and 10cc Make an Impact on ‘Star Me Kitten’
The famous actress Meg Ryan convinced R.E.M. to alter the title of the lusty 'Automatic' ballad, so they turned it into an in-joke.
The Darkness’ Frankie Poullain Hopes ‘Pinewood Smile’ Teaches the World to Love Again
The Darkness' bassist chats with Diffuser.
Top 10 Grant Hart Husker Du Songs
Husker Du were a band of shifting and ever-growing personalities, influences and styles.
Top 12 Eclipse Songs
We've found our favorite songs about what happens in the absence of sunlight.
Top 22 Doomsday Songs
If you're worrying about the end of days — and no one blames you — check out our list for some musical accompaniment.
The Darkness Albums Ranked in Order of Awesomeness
The Darkness' sonic attack blends vintage Queen and AC/DC, with a healthy dose of Monty Python absurdity thrown in.