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Top 10 Singles and Albums of 2023

Dec 22, 2023Dec 21, 2023 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

One thing that might not have escaped your notice is that, certainly for the last couple of years, I've only ever really been posting on this here corner of the Web once a week, and usually only doing The Story of Pop, whatever year we happen to have been covering.Next year, however, I intend to … Continue reading Top 10 Singles and Albums of 2023

The Story of Pop: 2002 (Chapter 43)

Oct 27, 2022Nov 2, 2024 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

With *NSYNC entering their hiatus after five years of success, Justin Timberlake began his solo career in style with a funk R&B workout more than a little indebted to his musical heroes...

The Story of Pop: 2000 (Chapter 10)

Mar 5, 2020Mar 8, 2020 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

The Story of Pop: 2000. Our weekly look back at all the big hits from the turn of the millennium now enters its third month - and first chapter in double figures, as this week we revisit an absolute boyband classic... It is safe to say that at the turn of the millennium, the world … Continue reading The Story of Pop: 2000 (Chapter 10)

#CrazyStupidPlaylist: *NSYNC

May 5, 2018May 5, 2018 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

It's fair to say this week has been a good one for 90s/00s pop geeks like myself. 20 years after the release of their debut album, all five members of legendary US boyband *NSYNC (JC Chasez, Lance Bass, Chris Kirkpatrick, Joey Fatone and yes, Justin Timberlake) were back together on Monday (30th April) for the unveiling of their … Continue reading #CrazyStupidPlaylist: *NSYNC

Christmas Song Advent Calendar 2017: Day 9

Dec 9, 2017Dec 8, 2017 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

ARTIST: *NSYNC SONG: Under My Tree ALBUM: Home for Christmas (1998, BMG) I didn't learn that *NSYNC had released a Christmas album until about six years ago, and I duly imported a copy of it from eBay in the States. Needless to say, it has now been at the heart of my festive pop listening every … Continue reading Christmas Song Advent Calendar 2017: Day 9

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