The Music List

Cities in the United States do not have the longevity of influencing western and world music as their European counterpoints- Vienna, Berlin, and London certainly come to mind. However, the United States has come on as the world leader in music over the last century. Starting with ragtime, the United States became the primary innovator of modern popular music. The United States is the birthplace o...

April showers and all that...No better time to bring out a bunch of songs about rain. And as Beth says in this episode, "I'm here to be a menace." There are some heavyweight songs with "rain" in the title, but are there some potential underdogs than can somehow make the top 5 or even claim the title as the best "rain" song of all time? Rainy days and Sundays might get you down, but this episode wo...

Reba McEntire is the Queen of Country Music. With over 41 million albums sold in the United States alone, she is the 7th best-selling female artist in history. Not country music history, all of it. With one of the most prolific recording careers in history, one that spans nearly 50 years of studio albums, landing on the five best songs out of her entire discography is a task not for the faint of h...

Sometimes a category is so big, you know going into the episode that the siblings are bound to disagree. This is one of those categories. Rock and roll is so diverse, so wide-ranging, and now with over 70 years of history behind it, that banging out the five best male rock vocalists of all time is a daunting task. Without question, some legendary vocalists won't make the cut. But will there be a s...

The siblings love a good holiday, and with a strong family heritage that extends to the island of Ireland, St. Patrick 's Day is a worth a special episode. But, beware, not all luck is good luck. Sometimes you get a "good run of bad luck" and sometimes "when you're hot, you're hot." So, "Good Luck, Babe," and enjoy this episode dedicated to songs about luck! We also want to apologize for the sound...

Are you about to give up on your new year resolutions? Are you about to quit going to the gym or stop that run quota you set for yourself at the end of 2024? Well, don't give up just yet! Let The Music List help you by providing you a playlist of songs that are GUARANTEED to keep you motivated and hitting that track or pumping the iron. Well, maybe not guaranteed, but definitely, probably more lik...

The siblings are back! Returning from the customary January break, The Music List returns with some of the best, most heated and hysterical moments of 2024. Shaun, the producer of TML, guides you through some of 2024's best moments. Nobody comes out of 2024 unscathed! Ben gets emotionally wounded in the Best Cover Songs episode as well as the Black Friday episode. Fireworks go off over a discussio...

Christmas commemorates the birth of the Savior of the world, and musicians have been writing songs to celebrate it for more than 1500 years. While The Music List loves to enjoy songs about snow, Santa, bells, and Christmas trees, it is the birth of the Christ child that is worth celebrating and honoring. In this episode, the siblings bring tidings of great joy along with a competitive spirit as th...

The Music List hopes you haven't already finished your Christmas shopping, because we have some recommendations for the music lovers in your life. In this special public service episode, the siblings outline not the normal nine, but a grand total of fifteen amazing albums that make incredible gifts. Vinyl records have made a comeback for the ages, and more and more people are starting collections....

The day after Thanksgiving is known as Black Friday. Despite the ominous sounding name, Black Friday is a great day for many retailers. It's the day when many small businesses no longer operate in the red but get into the black and turn a profit for the year. The siblings grew up as the children of a small business owner, so it is fitting to celebrate Black Friday with the best songs that have "bl...

Autumn is here, and one of stars of the season are the beautiful fall leaves. Pun intended, the Music List thought it would be appropriate to list out the best songs about leaving. Leaving what? Leaving where? Leaving...who? Or even how? With no genre restrictions to limit the siblings, this episode has a little something for everybody. So, sit back, but certainly don't...leave...until you've hear...

Get your popcorn ready, but don't expect to get too comfortable...Horror movies use the visual to scare you, spook you, and get you on the edge on of your seat. With macabre imagery and clever cinematography, directors can keep you awake and making you afraid to look under your bed. However, it is the often the score that sets the mood. It is a song that can transform a shot of a beautiful fall ni...

In this explosive episode of The Music List, the siblings are ready to Rock and Roll All Nite as they tackle the monumental task of selecting the best of the best, the cream of the crop...the top five KISS songs of all time. With face paint, pyro, and a catalog that has defined hard rock, narrowing the list to just nine and then ranking the top five is sure to ignite some pyro between the siblings...

Not all lyrics are created equally. In fact, some really stink. But what individual lines from songs are the absolute worst? What lines make your stomach churn or give you heartburn? That is exactly the question that the siblings tackle on this episode of The Music List. So buckle in, grab your Pepto, and see if you agree with the definitive list of worst one-line lyrics of all time!

Once again, Eddie Van Halen finds himself in the thick of the sibling war of words and music. This time, the topic is the best of the best when it comes to 80's rock guitarists. The 80's were absolutely loaded with amazing guitar players that came from the world of glam rock, heavy metal, hard rock, prog rock, and yes, the blues rockers were laying the licks down. But which guitar player do the si...

Are you ready for some football? It's an NFL song party! The siblings grew up where two things could be counted on for certain- football after church on Sunday and great music accompanying their lives. In this episode, the siblings take their love of music and attach it to NFL teams. The rules are simple- pick a great song that names the mascot or location of the team. Which team will get the firs...

The people have spoken. After laughing with the siblings during the "Favorite Misheard Lyrics" episodes in seasons one and two, the masses have demanded a volume III. Because The Music List is here to please you, we are happy to oblige! Join the siblings as they share some misheard lyrics and laughs in this lighthearted and fun episode of The Music List.

Television in the 1980s absolutely rocked. Were there visual representations that captured the 80s better than TV shows like Miami Vice, Dallas , or Roseanne ? Not to be outdone were the theme songs of what may be the best era in the history of TV. Which 80s TV theme songs reign supreme as the most iconic? And which theme song from the 80s is the most iconic? It's no doubt a battle, but the siblin...

A great movie soundtrack can often be better than the movie itself. However, a truly great soundtrack provides the emotional connection between the film and the viewer. Whether it be an incredible score or a series of rock songs that move the plot forward, an unforgettable soundtrack can be part of a movie's legacy. So much so, that watchers and listeners may talk about it decades after the movie...

It's time to party like it's 1776! The Fourth of July may have come and gone, but The Music List is keeping the Independence Day celebration going. We're bringing the best songs with red, white, or blue in the title to the table, so settle in with your hot dogs and take in the fireworks!

It is the Battle Royale fans of The Music List have been asking for. Arguments about Eddie Van Halen and David Lee Roth have peppered episodes for three seasons. The siblings heard the cries of listeners for an episode dedicated to Van Halen so it can be hashed out once and for all. Controversial. Heated. Entertaining. But we say, “Rock On. Rock on.” Van Halen has one of the strongest hard rock ca...

Happy Father's Day 2024! There are a number of pathways to fatherhood, but there is one sure-fire method: Make a baby. In honour of Father's Day, the Music List is compiling the top 5 list of best baby-making songs. Feel free to set the mood and get you and your honey all hot and bothered with a smoking list of sensual songs that include rock, country, and, of course, R&B.

Garth Brooks is the best-selling solo act of all time. Only the Beatles have sold more albums than Brooks in the history of music. He's won ACA's, Grammys, CMA awards, Billboard awards, Golden Globes, Emmys, and has already been inducted into a legion of Hall of Fames. In short, Garth Brooks is one of the biggest names to ever step behind a microphone. And with 77 singles, 20 of which rose all the...

Happy Mother's Day! Even though the episode is dropping a few days after the holiday, the siblings wanted to honor their wonderful mother, Phyllis. This episode is dedicated to all the moms, mammas, mothers, and the like by listing the best songs about great moms or even mothers just doing their best to help their children. This episode is loaded with variety from hip hop to country to rock and ro...

To celebrate Heather's 50th birthday, a female rocker in her own right, The Music List takes on a topic near and dear to her heart- the best of the best female rock vocalists. And since Heather was born in 1974, we thought we would just decide to make it the best vocalists of her lifetime. Rock and roll has changed and evolved since the mid-70s, but what hasn't changed is that women with incredibl...