The 100 Best Albums of the 2000s: 100-81
PopMatters' best albums of the 2000s begin with a series of records that span epic metal, ornate indie folk, and a terrifying work of electronic music.
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The 50 Best Songs of 2007
Journey back 13 years to a stellar year for Rihanna, M.I.A., Arcade Fire, and Kanye West. From hip-hop to indie rock and everywhere in between, PopMatters picks the best 50 songs of 2007.
The 60 Best Albums of 2007
From tech house to Radiohead and Americana to indie and everything in between, the 60 best albums of 2007 included many of the 2000s' best albums.
The 60 Best Songs of 2010
Journey back to 2010 for 60 slices of musical greatness highlighted by one of the most delightful expletive-ridden hits in pop music history.
Miranda Lambert – “Bluebird” (Singles Going Steady)
Miranda Lambert sings her blues the way an artist paints with them on her latest single, "Bluebird".
The 10 Best Country Albums of 2019
This was a major year for country music. With Lil Nas X, the world saw the shift. But others are helping to move country from near homogeneity to a diverse pastiche.
Miranda Lambert Uses Her ‘Wildcard’ to Fit In
Miranda Lambert can be funny on Wildcard, and she makes fun of herself as well as others. The songs are generally radio friendly. No doubt this CD will yield several hits. However, one expects more.
The 50 Best Songs of 2009
As part of PopMatters’ 20th anniversary, we are revisiting classic features. Travel back in time a decade ago to 2009, when indie rock was in its full ascendency,and hear the songs that soundtracked the era.
The 60 Best Albums of 2009
PopMatters turns 20 years old this October and we're beginning to celebrate our history by taking you back in time a decade ago. Obama was in the White House and the musical times were very good indeed. Revisit 2009 through its best albums.
Pistol Annies Offer a Place of Comfort in the Midst of Brokenness on ‘Interstate Gospel’
Pistol Annies offer hope through their heartbrokenness and comfort through community on their third album, Interstate Gospel.
Miranda Lambert – “We Should Be Friends” (Singles Going Steady)
There's a sense of inclusion and camaraderie here that only the best crowd-pleasers can pull off without pandering.