Are these the greatest years in music history?
Here's what makes them so special
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What makes a year great in music? Well, a number of things. For one, the albums released that year and their overall impact on the music landscape, as well as the significance of their legacy. Another factor that comes into play when trying to choose the greatest years in music is significant events (e.g. a particular music festival). And last, but not least, we can also take into account how some years marked specific music genres and their impact on the musical panorama at large.
In this gallery, we combine all of these elements to bring you a list of what are, quite possibly, the greatest years in music history. Click on and see if you agree.
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1990s
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Records
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Streaming
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Entertainment
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Records
28/11/24
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History
26/11/24
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Clubs
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Songs
19/11/24
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Vinyl
18/11/24
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Latin grammy awards
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Covers
05/11/24
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Stage
25/10/24
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