89 Most Redundant, Repetitive Cliches in Music 80 - 72
- 80. Coming Out After the Fact If 'NSYNC reunites, will Lance sit out when the rest of the boys do 'Girlfriend'? Will George Michael change the lyrics to 'Everything She Wants' on the Wham! reunion tour? Props to Rufus Wainwright for keeping it real from the start.
- 79. The Pop Star Alter-Ego
Some stars are just too big for one personality. That's why Bowie begat "Ziggy Stardust," Eminem birthed "Slim Shady," and Christina became "Baby Jane." Country stars are not immune (as Garth "Chris Gaines" Brooks fans are sadly aware). Sometimes,
though, the other half takes things too far. Just ask Beyonce, who blames "Sasha," her inner diva, for stealing Prince's thunder during their 2004 Grammy duet. She's lucky he didn't unleash "The Kid" on her. That might have been ugly. -
78. Shakin' Your "Milkshake" Under the "London Bridge"
Ah, the innocuous -- and usually appetizing -- music metaphors for sex. It's a way for pop folk to say what they mean without actually having to say what they mean. Meanwhile, we can't ask our mom to butter our rolls anymore without feeling just a little dirty.
- 77. The Nursery-Rhyme Hook
Mother Goose has been exposed as a ghostwriter. But as annoying as this trend is, it's also kind of genius. It's hard to deny a track when you've had its melody stuck in your head since Pre-K.
The Culprits:Jibb's 'Chain Hang Low'Nelly's 'Country Grammar'
- 76. Imitating Beatles Album Covers
- 75. Anyone Besides JT Bringing Sexy Back
Though it's not known when "sexy" actually left, JT scored the year's biggest hit by calling it back for an encore. And everyone else is jealous they didn't extend the invitation first. Hell, even Al Gore jumped on the bandwagon at this year's VMAs. Now if THAT had been his campaign song ...
C'mon. You know you want to watch it again - 74. The Marching Band
The cadence has been felt by Fleetwood Mac, Gwen and, most recently, My Chemical Romance. Yet another reason to want to go to band camp. - 73. Long-Ass Emo Song Titles
Those emo boys sure have a lot to say. Fall Out Boy and Panic! At the Disco both have song titles that exceed 15 words. Impossible to remember and forcing the publishing world to revive the use of " ... ," we can only hope it's a mere adolescent phase, much like their asymmetrical haircuts.
The longest-ass emo song title ever! - 72. Rap Stars Acting in Horror Movies
Do your research, playas. If you're being chased by a masked man with a machete, and your name is not LL, you will die. Like a sucker. Look what happened when Busta f***ed with Michael Myers. Isn't the rap game dangerous enough?