Guest Posts

Modern Rock No. 1s: Gin Blossoms and "Found Out About You"

Composed at nearly double-time in its initial recording, "Found Out About You" reflects the urgency Doug Hopkins must've felt - and the heartbreak he…

Dec 15 •

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Modern Rock No. 1s: Pearl Jam and "Daughter"

Mark Blankenship of "The Lost Songs Project" returns to talk about Pearl Jam's first Modern Rock Tracks chart topper, "Daughter," a song about rising…

Dec 2 •

Mark Blankenship

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Modern Rock Tracks No. 1s - Faith No More and "Midlife Crisis"

Guest author Kevin Alexander of the brilliant "On Repeat Records" newsletter joins Chart Chat to discuss "Midlife Crisis," a track many consider to be…

Jul 7 •

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Kevin Alexander

Modern Rock Tracks No. 1s - The B-52's and "Good Stuff"

Guest author Jami Smith of the superlative newsletter and radio show "Songs That Saved Your Life" talks about The B-52's and their last Modern Rock…

Jun 30 •

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Modern Rock Tracks No. 1s - The Cure and "Friday I'm In Love"

Guest author Matt Fish of the superb "Best Music of All Time" newsletter joins Chart Chat this week to talk about The Cure's final Modern Rock Tracks #1…

Jun 23 •

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Modern Rock Tracks No. 1s - The Sundays and "Here’s Where the Story Ends"

The Sundays make heartbreak sound beautiful and bracing

Sep 11, 2023 •

Mark Blankenship

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