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All opinions are my own, except those that I have copied. Does anyone even look at the bio anyway?

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Disillusionment with power and revolution fuelled one of The Who’s most ambitious songs. Released on Who’s Next in 1971, “Won’t Get Fooled Again” paired Pete Townshend’s political frustration with a groundbreaking use of synthesizers, culminating in one of the most famous screams in rock history.

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Small town rumours and local gossip became the driving force behind “A Thousand Trees.” Released on Word Gets Around in 1997, the song introduced Stereophonics to a wider audience, with Kelly Jones drawing on life in his South Wales hometown to create one of the band's earliest signature tracks.

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Tension and vulnerability sat at the heart of “With or Without You,” a song that helped take U2 to a new level in 1987. Released on The Joshua Tree, the track became the band's first US number one single, pairing Bono’s emotional vocal with a sound that defined one of rock’s most celebrated albums.

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Rebuilding after The Beatles was never going to be easy, but “Band on the Run” helped Paul McCartney prove Wings could stand on their own. Released in 1973 on the album of the same name, the song's shifting structure and adventurous spirit turned it into one of the defining records of McCartney’s post Beatles career.

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Everything changed for Nirvana in the weeks surrounding this performance. By the time they reached Paradiso in Amsterdam in November 1991, “Smells Like Teen Spirit” had become the song driving Nevermind's remarkable rise, turning a former underground band into the centre of a global cultural shift.

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Glam rock rarely sounded bigger or more confident than “20th Century Boy.” Released in 1973 at the height of T. Rex’s success, the song paired Marc Bolan’s swagger with one of the most recognisable guitar riffs of the decade, becoming a defining anthem of the era.

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Recovery and renewal sat at the heart of “Scar Tissue” when Red Hot Chili Peppers returned with Californication in 1999. Written during a period of major change for the band, the song's reflective mood and John Frusciante’s distinctive guitar work helped launch one of the most successful comebacks in rock history.

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Congratulations Jhane, 1st ever time I called it from the very start. Thoroughly deserved. Well done to the other 2 as well #Masterchef #MasterchefUK

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Everyday British life became Damon Albarn’s greatest source of inspiration during the Parklife era. Released in 1994, the song’s sharp observations and spoken word delivery helped turn “Parklife” into a defining statement of Britpop, capturing a version of England that was both affectionate and satirical.

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Some songs end up defining a band's entire career. Released on The Colour and the Shape in 1997, “Everlong” combined Dave Grohl’s melodic songwriting with raw emotion, becoming the track most closely associated with Foo Fighters and one of the most enduring rock songs of its era.

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Club music rarely translated this well to television. Performed on Later... with Jools Holland in 1997, “Insomnia” showcased the track that helped turn Faithless into one of the defining dance acts of the decade. Later included on the album Reverence, its mix of driving beats and Maxi Jazz’s spoken word delivery made it a global anthem.

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A simple harpsichord motif became the foundation of one of the most recognisable songs of the trip hop era. Released on Mezzanine in 1998, “Teardrop” helped define Massive Attack’s darker, more atmospheric sound and remained a standout moment of their live shows a decade later.

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Optimism set “Live Forever” apart from much of the British guitar music surrounding it in the early 1990s. Released on Definitely Maybe in 1994, the song became Oasis’s first major statement, pairing Noel Gallagher’s songwriting with Liam Gallagher’s unmistakable vocal to create one of the defining anthems of the decade.

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A cartoon band was still a strange idea when Gorillaz released “Clint Eastwood” in 2001. Built around a haunting melodica riff and Del the Funky Homosapien’s guest verse, the track became an unlikely global hit and helped prove Damon Albarn’s virtual project was far more than a novelty.

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Momentum was building fast when Oasis released “Some Might Say” in 1995. The first single from (What's the Story) Morning Glory?, it became the band's first UK number one and captured the confidence of a group on the verge of becoming the biggest act in Britain.

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Carolyn Jones as Morticia Addams will forever be sublime.

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A sense of hope ran through “Dreams” at a time when much of alternative rock was leaning in darker directions. Performed at Woodstock in 1994, the song showcased Dolores O’Riordan’s distinctive voice and helped introduce The Cranberries’ debut album Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We? to a much wider audience.

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At Glastonbury in 2008, Kings Of Leon perform “California Waiting” from Youth and Young Manhood, released in 2003. One of the standout songs from their debut era, the track captured the band's raw Southern rock sound and restless energy before their rise to arena filling success later in the decade.

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Minimalism was part of what made The White Stripes stand out in the early 2000s, with Jack and Meg White building huge noise from a stripped back setup. Performed at Glastonbury, “The Hardest Button to Button” carried the raw garage rock sound that helped Elephant become one of the defining albums of 2003.

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By the late 1980s, The Cure had turned emotional vulnerability into something that could still fill arenas. Performed on MTV Most Wanted, “Just Like Heaven” carried the bright guitar hooks and dreamlike atmosphere that helped Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me become the band’s breakthrough in America.