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2004

2004: Do big debuts from The Killers, Arcade Fire and Joanna Newsom make it the greatest year in music?

By Julie Miller • Jul 23, 2015

2004 had a lot of high points for bands that have become near and dear to many people.

1997

1997: The bands that made this the greatest year in music

By Julie Miller • Jul 22, 2015

1997 was a transitional year for some bands and saw debut releases from others that changed the path of music.

1989

1989: Madonna, Nirvana, The Pixies and NWA rock this year in music

By Julie Miller • Jul 22, 2015

Russia was at the forefront of a lot of minds in 1989, as was the controversial and forward-thinking Madonna.

2014: The year of comebacks (D’Angelo), reunions (Pink Floyd) and debuts (Hozier)

By Julie Miller • Jul 22, 2015

2014 was a balance of new and old in the music world. Standout debuts from Lake Street Dive, Alvvays, Hozier…

1969: Woodstock, The Beatles, Led Zep, James Brown, Joe Cocker and Frank Sinatra

By Julie Miller • Jul 21, 2015

1969 was a watershed year in music. It was the summer of Woodstock, one of the most iconic live concerts…

1979: Michael Jackson, Pink Floyd, The Clash, The and Supertramp rule the year

By Julie Miller • Jul 21, 2015

One can make a very compelling case for selecting 1979 as one of the greatest years in music.

Was 2006 one of the greatest years in music?

By Julie Miller • Jul 21, 2015

In 2006, Pitchfork voted The Knife’s Silent Shout as the best album of the year.

What was the greatest year in music?

By Bruce Warren • Jul 16, 2015 • 24 comments

WXPN wants to know: What was the greatest year in music?

1957 : The greatest year in music

By Rich McKie • Jul 15, 2015 • No comments

Albums After School Session – Chuck Berry (debut) Blue Train – John Coltrane Birth Of The Cool – Miles Davis…

1975 was the greatest year ever in music

By Bruce Warren • Jul 15, 2015 • 1 comment

1975 was the greatest year in music. Here’s a starting list of some of the classic albums from that year.

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