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We did it. WE give you the BEST Punk Rock songs of ALL TIME. Do YOU agree with our picks?

Step into the sonic time machine and crank it back to 2006, a year where chart-toppers ruled the airwaves and iPods were packed tighter than a rush-hour subway. In this episode, we break down our picks for the Top Four Songs of 2006—tracks that didn’t just dominate playlists, they defined a moment.

We're counting down our picks for the Top Four Female Solo Songs of the 1980s, a decade that gave us some of the most iconic voices, boldest styles, and unforgettable hooks in pop history. From power ballads to dance floor anthems, the ladies of the 80s didn't just make music — they made moments.

We tried to narrow down the greatest Linkin Park songs to just four, and somehow nobody cried. In this episode, we crawl through the wreckage of our collective angst to crown the four tracks that hit hardest, meant the most, and — let's be honest — got us through some deeply dramatic moments in life. Was it a perfect process? No. Did we start humming "Numb" approximately forty times?...

MORE 90's Billboard Top 40!

The 1990s were an era of pure musical gold — and this week, we're making the case for the four songs that defined the decade. From the anthems that ruled the airwaves to the tracks that still hit just as hard today, we dig into the Billboard Top 40 and crown our favorites.

This week, we put on our dancing shoes and celebrate four incredible songs from one of music's greatest years: 1974! We'll share what makes each pick special, reminisce about what made this era so magical, and maybe even dust off some moves we definitely still have. Grab your mood ring and your 8-track — this one's a pure joy ride. We have merch! www.justrankedpod.com Check us out on Y...

This week, we're lacing up our adidas and settling one of hip-hop's most spirited debates — the four greatest Beastie Boys tracks of all time. From the anarchic party-wrecking energy of their early days to the jazz-infused, sample-flipping genius of their later era, Ad-Rock, MCA, and Mike D built a catalog that's impossible to pare down — but we're doing it anyway.

More music and other musings!

From the revolutionary "New Jack Swing" beats of the 80s to the sultry, boundary-pushing grooves of the late 90s, Janet Jackson hasn’t just followed pop trends—she’s invented them. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the discography of a true icon to settle the ultimate debate: What are the best Janet Jackson songs of all time?

More New Wave discussion!

Dust off your skinny ties and hairspray—this week, we’re taking a deep dive into the genre that defined a decade of change. From the angular guitar riffs of post-punk to the soaring synthesizer anthems that conquered MTV, we are counting down the essential 80’s New Wave tracks. We have merch! www.justrankedpod.com

More cover songs and other ramblings...

This episode is a love letter to the art of the cover song. We gather with deep admiration and slightly overcaffeinated enthusiasm to rank the four BEST covers ever recorded. These are the rare performances where an artist steps into a familiar song and gently reshapes it, honoring the original while revealing something new and personal. WE have Merch! https://www.zazzle.com/store/justrankedMore J...

This week we rewind to 1989, a year when pop ruled the radio, rock got slicker, and hip hop fully arrived. We debate, revisit, and rank the best songs of the year, from massive hits to overlooked gems. Tastes clash, nostalgia runs high, and by the end we try to land on a list that does justice to one of music’s most loaded years.

We discuss The Beatles, music documentaries, and power of music and much MORE!

In this episode, we Welcome to the Jungle of impossible choices as we argue, negotiate, and possibly start a Civil War over the four best Guns N’ Roses songs. Egos get bruised, opinions go off Out Ta Get Me, and at least one classic gets Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door before the final list is locked in. By the time it’s over, we swear the rankings are Patience-tested, scientifically sound, and in no wa...

More KISS and more pinball?!

This episode cranks the amps to 11 as we argue, fist-pump, and possibly breathe fire while picking the Four Best KISS songs. Expect thunderous riffs, outrageous choruses, and debates hotter than Gene Simmons’ tongue. Will it be Rock and Roll All Nite till morning, a Detroit Rock City drive-by, or someone shouting “You wanted the best!” and meaning it? Love is gun, lists are loud, and someone defin...

In this episode, we rewind the tape and debate the Four Best Soundtracks of the 1980s. We Footloose through chart-topping classics, Flashdance around iconic movie moments, and Top Gun straight for the albums that turned films into full-blown pop events. Expect passionate picks, friendly arguments, and plenty of reasons to hit rewind and press play on the decade when soundtracks ruled the world!

More Zeppelin with even MORE Led.

We crank the volume and Ramble On through what we believe are the Four Best Led Zeppelin songs. Expect sparks to fly as opinions collide like a Whole Lotta Love, deep cuts try to Break On Through the conversation, and at least one take lands with the force of a Kashmir drum hit. We’re Dazed and Confused by the greatness, trying to Bring It On Home with a final ranking that somehow still feels Stai...

More PRINCE! (and Jimmy tells us his 3 HATED Prince songs)

We take a deep dive in Lake Minnetonka and give YOU the BEST Prince songs ever!

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