Our best lists, essays, mashups, and playlists of the year. Plus, a tribute to the incredibly sexy lyrics of Nickelback.
44 Wonderful Things About Music in 2012
This is our overview of the year in music, including all the best albums and songs as well as videos, websites, movies, TV shows, and cultural moments.
Kendrick Lamar and the Post-Hip-Hop Generation
Jeff Chang, the author of Can't Stop, Won't Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation, breaks down 2012's most stunning rap album, good kid, m.A.A.d city, and ponders the next generation of hip-hop culture.
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Taylor Swift's Tragic War Against Hipsters
No matter how much of the spotlight she gets, Taylor Swift always portrays herself as a girl on the edge of the crowd. Sady Doyle examines the singer's obsession with presenting herself as an underdog.
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1994 Was the Awesomest Year for Music
While it's true that every year is good for music, 1994 stands out as one of the all-time greatest years in the history of popular music, up there with 1967, 1971, 1987, and 2003. This playlist is the proof.
