This year has been a wild ride when it comes to discovering old music that still holds up today. One of the most unexpected gems I stumbled upon is the Mamas and the Papas' 'Mansions', an album that exudes ominous, stoned paranoia. The weird thing about this eerie track is its eerie prescience - released in 1968, it eerily foreshadows the Manson murders just a year later.
For those who grew up with 90s pop like Katy B, I'm sure you're familiar with her catchy 'Katy on a Mission' song. But for me, this was a new experience. The Baader-Meinhof phenomenon is real - after hearing it at Glastonbury and Brighton Pride, I couldn't get enough of the track. It's like discovering an old friend who still makes your heart skip a beat.
Italian disco duo La Bionda's 1972 album 'Crying Laughing Loving Lying' also caught my attention this year. The title track is an addictive rush that leaves you wanting more, with Siffre's soaring falsetto and a synth sound that slaps - it's like nothing I'd ever heard before.
Other old music discoveries of mine include Badly Drawn Boy's 'Once Around the Block' from 2000, which I initially thought was just another provincial guitar song but turned out to be a charming indie-folk-pop gem.
When it comes to electronic tracks, Oppenheimer Analysis's 'Don't Be Seen With Me' is an unlikely cover version that surprisingly outstrips its original. Avalon Emerson's cosmic techno take on the synthpop classic is both psychedelic and relentless.
Dido's 2003 album 'Life for Rent' also surprised me this year - it's not just about power ballads, but a treasure trove of Balearic grooves, atonal tracks like Paris, and witty lyrics like in Mary's in India. It's an album that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Last but not least, I must mention La Bionda's 'La Gatta Cenerentola' - it's an eccentric gem that celebrates Neapolitan folklore with musical traditions from the Renaissance villanella to wild folk dance of the tarantella. And, yes, their title track has that same addictive rush as the other one.
It feels like old music is making a comeback in 2025, and I'm here for it. Who knew that some of these gems would end up being my go-to tunes this year?
For those who grew up with 90s pop like Katy B, I'm sure you're familiar with her catchy 'Katy on a Mission' song. But for me, this was a new experience. The Baader-Meinhof phenomenon is real - after hearing it at Glastonbury and Brighton Pride, I couldn't get enough of the track. It's like discovering an old friend who still makes your heart skip a beat.
Italian disco duo La Bionda's 1972 album 'Crying Laughing Loving Lying' also caught my attention this year. The title track is an addictive rush that leaves you wanting more, with Siffre's soaring falsetto and a synth sound that slaps - it's like nothing I'd ever heard before.
Other old music discoveries of mine include Badly Drawn Boy's 'Once Around the Block' from 2000, which I initially thought was just another provincial guitar song but turned out to be a charming indie-folk-pop gem.
When it comes to electronic tracks, Oppenheimer Analysis's 'Don't Be Seen With Me' is an unlikely cover version that surprisingly outstrips its original. Avalon Emerson's cosmic techno take on the synthpop classic is both psychedelic and relentless.
Dido's 2003 album 'Life for Rent' also surprised me this year - it's not just about power ballads, but a treasure trove of Balearic grooves, atonal tracks like Paris, and witty lyrics like in Mary's in India. It's an album that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Last but not least, I must mention La Bionda's 'La Gatta Cenerentola' - it's an eccentric gem that celebrates Neapolitan folklore with musical traditions from the Renaissance villanella to wild folk dance of the tarantella. And, yes, their title track has that same addictive rush as the other one.
It feels like old music is making a comeback in 2025, and I'm here for it. Who knew that some of these gems would end up being my go-to tunes this year?
just heard about La Bionda's 'La Gatta Cenerentola' and I gotta ask what's the deal with their title track sounding similar to another song from a few weeks ago. Is it just a weird coincidence or is there more to it? 
also, Dido's 'Life for Rent' has some catchy Balearic grooves but aren't those tracks kinda dated by now? 
i've been digging through old records too and stumbled upon the craziest stuff! like have u heard of 'Kung Fu Fighting' by Carl Douglas? it's like the ultimate 70s disco hit that just refuses to get old. and can we talk about how trippy it is to listen to an album from 1978 now and be like "yaaas i'm feeling this vibe in 2025"? 
. And I know what you mean about the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon - I was listening to 'Katy on a Mission' nonstop after Glastonbury 
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. That Siffre falsetto though... 
And Badly Drawn Boy's 'Once Around the Block' is such an underrated gem - I was expecting just another folk tune but ended up being won over by its quirkiness 
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. And Dido's 'Life for Rent' is like a time capsule of 2003's electronic scene 
. It's incredible how some albums can age so well and still feel fresh today.
. Old music might be making a comeback, but it's not like I'm complaining 
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. I mean, I've seen some weird art before but this one really stood out. The thing that bugged me (no pun intended) is how it seems like he just went wild with the paint and splattered everything all over the place. Like, was he going for a specific message or was it just a bunch of random stuff? I also saw someone selling these weird little insect-shaped candies 
gotta say, glad to see some old school vibes going around... not just the weirdness of 'Mansions' tho, but also how underrated La Bionda's discography is. Siffre's vocals on 'Crying Laughing Loving Lying' though, give me life 
Avalon Emerson's cosmic techno take on it is both psychedelic and relentless.
. I mean, yeah, there are some power ballads, but there's so much more to it than that. It's like a treasure trove of Balearic grooves and witty lyrics. And La Bionda's 'La Gatta Cenerentola' is just pure genius 
. Who knew old music could be my go-to tunes in 2025?
. From The Mamas and the Papas to Dido, there's just something about old music that gets you moving 
. It's like we're rediscovering our musical roots and it's so cool 
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Meanwhile, my 10-year-old nephew loves Badly Drawn Boy's 'Once Around the Block' and can't get enough of its quirky charm. It's great to see how different generations are enjoying these old gems in their own way 
. I've also been re-listening to some old Italian disco tracks with my kids and it's been so much fun dancing around the house to La Bionda's 'Crying Laughing Loving Lying' 
. and can we talk about Fleetwood Mac's "Landslide" - it's like Stevie Nicks' poetic lyrics are still giving me all the feels 
. Discovering old music that still holds up today is like finding an old pair of jeans in your parents' attic - they're a little worn out, but you still feel comfy and at home with 'em. I mean, who needs new releases when you've got classics like Mamas and the Papas' "Mansions" and La Bionda's "La Gatta Cenerentola" to get you in the right mood? 
. And can we talk about the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon - I swear, every song is suddenly everywhere and in my head for days 
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. but then i found out it was from 90s and was like woah! 
. Dido's "Life for Rent" is a hidden gem imo, i mean ppl always talk about power ballads but its so much more than that 
. have u listened to Oppenheimer Analysis's 'Don't Be Seen With Me'? 
. It was like, this whole puzzle you'd try to solve every time you made a playlist 
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... I don't know, but it feels like a lost art form, you know? 
title track is addictions central lol & oppenheimer analysis's 'dont be seen with me' is lowkey the best thing i've listened 2 in ages what's good ppl?
and I heard this super catchy song by Katy B called 'Katy on a Mission' 
The way it goes is so trippy and eerie, kinda like that song I heard at Brighton Pride too 
. The title track is just so addictive! 
! Like, have you ever heard of the band Soft Cell? Their 1981 album "Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret" is like a work of art, man 
. The synth sound is so retro but still so hypnotic... I mean, who wouldn't want to be transported back in time by "Tainted Love"? 
. The fact that tracks from decades ago are still giving us that "I'm hooked" vibe is just mind-blowing.