Best Rat Songs

[Vickiana Sconyers]

The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time" is a recurring song ranking compiled by the American magazine Rolling Stone. It is based on weighted votes from selected musicians, critics, and industry figures. The first list was published in December 2004 in a special issue of the magazine, issue number 963, a year after the magazine published its list of "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time".[1] In 2010, Rolling Stone published a revised edition, drawing on the original and a later survey of songs released up until the early 2000s.[2]

Another updated edition of the list was published in 2021, with more than half the entries not having appeared on either of the two previous editions; it was based on a new survey and does not factor in the surveys that were conducted for the previous lists. The 2021 list was based on a poll of more than 250 artists, musicians, producers, critics, journalists, and industry figures. They each sent in a ranked list of their top 50 songs, and Rolling Stone tabulated the results.[3] In 2024, a revised version of the list was published, with the addition of songs from the 2020s.

In May 2010, Rolling Stone compiled an update, published in a special issue and in digital form for the iPod and iPad. The list differs from the 2004 version, with 26 songs added, all of which are songs from the 2000s except "Juicy" by The Notorious B.I.G., released in 1994. The top 25 remained unchanged, but many songs down the list were given different rankings as a result of the inclusion of new songs, causing consecutive shifts among the songs listed in 2004. The highest-ranked new entry was Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy" (number 100).

With the first half of the year almost behind us, we take a beat on this week's show to reflect on some of the best tracks we've heard so far. You won't hear from Beyonc, Taylor Swift or some of the other major releases you might have tracked up to this point, but we do play some of the songs that are still moving us in profound ways.

This includes Chappell Roan's insanely catchy "Good Luck, Babe!" and the story song "Modesto" from Pedro The Lion. We've also got Tyla's heady amapiano track "Safer," the wondrous sonic universe of Helado Negro, surreal era-hopping from Mk.gee and more. With NPR Music editors Hazel Cills and Sheldon Pearce, and host Robin Hilton.

You might have the most impressive pipes in the whole of your city. You might sound like a strangled cat when you sing, especially after a few drinks. But whatever your range and ability, you will take to the stage for one of these karaoke songs. And it will be brilliant.

Choosing the right song is crucial. If you can't sing in tune, perhaps opt for a rap. If you want to show off that high range, potentially opt for a bit of Whitney. In our list of the best karaoke songs ever, we've got everyone from Madonna to Lizzo, and from Toto to Frank Sinatra. Take a shot and warm up those vocal chords, people. These are the best karaoke songs ever.

That riff, a cross between a sitar and a revving dirt bike, is the most recognizable thing about the song. For such a ubiquitous hit, the lyrics continually surprise beyond the titular chorus. So much so that when Cat Power covered the tune in 2000, slicing off the refrain, it was a strange new poem about the anxiety of commercials and subliminal advertising. This from the first rock band to develop a brand logo, a pair of juicy red lips.

We are officially all the way into New Music Friday for July 2024, and some pretty big names are have all made comebacks. Lana Del Rey and Quavo have officially dropped their long-anticipated collab, Childish Gambino has made his return with a new single, and K-pop rookies BABYMONSTER are back with a new single. Singles aside, ENHYPEN, Stray Kids, Remi Wolf, Clairo, and Ice Spice have all dropped long-anticipated studio albums this month.

We are still pretty much living in a Brat summer world, but July's new music releases have certainly aimed for as much attention as the green record dominating across socials and beyond. With the Fourth of July celebrations, the first week of July was admittedly not as packed with noteworthy releases, but the second week already picked up the pace, and it's been consistent ever since. Check out the best music releases you can't miss from July 2024 below:

Tyla keeps the hits coming. This time around, the South African star is joining forces with Nigerian producer DJ SPINALL and Nigerian singer Omah Lay for a song called One Call" blending Afrobeats and house elements into a sultry summery bop.

In another hooray of his last Childish Gambino venture, Donald Glover has tapped singers Jorja Smith and Amaarae for the song In the Night," mixing low-fi elements with distortion galore and multi-layered vocals.

Spanish singer Judeline is back with her new single, INRI." The song mixes influences of her native Andalusia with religious references galore. The singer's honeyed vocals, paired with romantic repetitive lyrics and softly muted percussion, make for the smoothest of listens.

Moses Sumney might be busy with the MaXXXine press tour, but he's also making sure to keep his music fans fed with new single Gold Coast." Much like Judeline, Sumney also relies on his velvety chords and bottled percussion for his summer single, adding in acoustic guitars half way in for an extra twinkling touch. The song is the first offering off his upcoming EP Sophcore, slated for an early August release.

Following the release of debut full-length album Armageddon in May, aespa are now back with their first Japanese single, "Hot Mess," and a Y2K-inspired video to boot. Is there anything better than a fun, high-budget video to usher in the summer?

Fans of country music would be pleased to know Zach Bryan has released his fifth studio album, The Great American Bar Scene, featuring 18 songs and an introductory poem and including collaborations with the likes of Bruce Springsteen and John Mayer.

Throughout 1980s there was a renaissance occurring within music, one which stretched throughout all genres be it pop, rock, electronica or hip-hop. The fact so many world renowned artists and hit songs came out of the decade speaks to the artistic phenomenon that was taking place at the time. Since the 1980s there has arguably not been another decade that has had the same drastic amount of innovation across all music genres.

Listening to music in the car has been popular for decades. Whether during rush hour or on a road trip, it's almost impossible to imagine long drives, and short drives for that matter too, without music. The way we do so has changed significantly as technology has improved to allow for higher quality audio as well as a greater selection of music sources.

Just as it takes many months to learn to play a song perfectly, creating true sound in the car requires hundreds of hours of testing and fine-tuning by the expert audio engineers at Bowers & Wilkins and BMW, who rely on the right soundtrack to tune each vehicle to perfection.

acoustic technologies in the BMW X7, 8 Series and more: innovative design, precision manufacturing and exhaustive testing is found in every speaker made by Bowers & Wilkins. All of them are individually designed. Hundreds of hours of expert tuning goes into the integration and positioning of the speakers, with each model featuring a unique configuration for the best sound experience.

The research and development laboratory that John Bowers founded in Steyning in 1976 was the first of its kind, hiring only the most talented and curious engineers in a quest to discover the secrets of acoustic behaviour.

The pioneering work done by the hub of acoustic innovation led to inventive designs and technologies like the Nautilus speaker. Inspired by its technology, the Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System in the new BMW 7 series features spiralling diffusion channels. They soak up reflected sound from the rear of each drive unit, reducing resonance to a minimum.

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Over 100 great songs were up for consideration for the best of 2023. In fact, some would say it was a better year for songs than it was for albums. The art of the perfected single and track shone throughout the year with offerings across genres that stood their ground, within and outside of the albums they were part of.

Appearing towards the end of Act 1, the Major-General introduces himself to the titular Pirates before appealing to their good natures when they threaten to marry his daughters, which would leave him alone in his old age.

Iolanthe opens to the chorus of Fairies, along with the trio of fairies Celia, Leila and Fleta, giving the audience exposition to the backstory of the realm: after the well-loved fairy Iolanthe marries a mortal, she was banished from the kingdom, and forbidden to ever see her husband again. Iolanthe lives away from the fairies, having birthed a son from her marriage, and is still missed by the fairies, who beg their Queen to pardon her from exile.

The short length of the song, along with its catchy melody and close harmonies have led to it being one of the most featured/parodied of The Mikado songs on shows such as Frasier, The Simpsons, and The Animaniacs.

Olivia Truffaut-Wong is an editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers beauty, entertainment, and lifestyle. She loves finding and testing the best skincare products to recommend, like the best tinted sunscreens, and is always researching the best cat accessories for her fur baby. She has over 10 years of experience as an entertainment and culture writer and editor, and her work has been featured in The Cut, Refinery29, Teen Vogue, Polygon, Bustle, and more.

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