Cracked Archive - Music

6 Bands Who Followed Up Their One Hit With Drooling Insanity

The Hansons are kind of weird, guys.

By Chris Rio
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June 01, 2016

7 Strange Aspects Of Japan's Pop Idol Metal Music Scene

Recently, Stephen Colbert introduced North American television audiences to Babymetal. I found the whole thing fascinating and endeavored to learn more.

By Felix Clay
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May 27, 2016

How About We Explain (And Then Ruin) Your Favorite Songs?

Scott Weiland is kind of a creepy dude.

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By Patrick Coyne
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May 21, 2016

7 Songs That Become Twisted When You Know Who Wrote Them

Miley Cyrus requested a hit song that 'feels black.' No kidding.

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By Mark Oliver
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May 13, 2016

5 Insane Music Collaborations (That Almost Happened)

Prince and Michael Jackson had a strange relationship, and almost made beautiful music together.

By Adam Tod Brown
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May 12, 2016

9 Hilariously Homoerotic Rap Lyrics Meant To Be Badass

We, uh, we no longer want to hang out with T.I.

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By Andrew O'Brien
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May 06, 2016

5 Ways Prince Was Even More Talented Than You Realize

Prince is the greatest recording artist of this or any generation. And we intend to prove it.

By Adam Tod Brown
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April 28, 2016

8 Famous Songs That Legitimately Changed The World

Turns out AC/DC is kicking cancer's ass.

By Kathy Benjamin
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April 26, 2016

The Sad Postscript To One Of Music's Biggest Success Stories

By Adam Tod Brown
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April 14, 2016

6 Covers By Musicians Who Didn't Understand The Original

These covers display such an angry disregard for leaving things the way they are that you'd swear they were created by Windows 10.

By Jason Iannone
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April 05, 2016

5 Origin Stories Of Famous Music That Are Shockingly Creepy

The music industry is shadier than Slim.

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By Patrick Coyne
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March 22, 2016

4 Political Myths Destroyed By The 2016 Election

It's safe to say that 'party elites' mean about as close to nothing as you can get in this election.

By Robert Evans
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February 19, 2016

5 Highly Anticipated Pop Culture Moments Of 2016 (Will Suck)

Let's reflect on what history has taught us about Axl Rose. To put it succinctly, the man has a penchant for turning planned concert appearances into full-blown riots.