This week the GenXplainers podcast looks at a huge hit from the first American Idol winner. It took some rockin’ cues from another popular song of the time and was all the better for it. But is it “perfect”?

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#perfectsong #kellyclarkson #sinceubeengone #maps

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Since U Been Gone music video
Sessons @AOL video
Ted Leo “Since U Been Gone/Maps” mashup

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It’s spooky season! So, this week the GenXplainers podcast talks scary movies. Specifically, we list the movies we watched growing up that still stick with us to this day. Make sure to put your pick for scariest movie in the comments!

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#spooky #halloween #horror #movies #genxpodcast

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The GenXplainers rated this band’s debut album as a classic that holds up today. This week we focus on a song from that album. It has fantastic guitar work and distinctive vocals. But is it “perfect”?

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#perfectsong #pretenders #kid chrissiehynde

Kid music video:

https://youtu.be/a9K14_By3zM?si=7ztxq0n8k0488sqD

Kid live in Boston, July 19, 2024:

https://youtu.be/X0MzsrvxKig?si=TafS3brx42RWcQrS

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The GenXplainers are listening to a song that makes you clap your hands and stomp your feet. From an blues/rock duo at the height of their powers, it can be argued that the song’s legendary driving beat and “bassline” has been heard by a large percentage of the people on the planet. It’s catchy and iconic. But is it “perfect”?

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#perfectsong #whitestripes #7nationarmy 

Seven Nation Army video

It Might Get Loud clip

Fell In Love With a Girl video 

We’re Going to Be Friends video

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Some bands have many great songs that could be considered “perfect”? In this week’s episode, the GenXplainers pit two songs from the Beastie Boys up against each other, both worthy of the title.  One is employs old-school rapping over tons of samples, while the other returns to their punky garage roots. So, which one is more/the most perfect?

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• Shake Your Rump video
• Sabotage video
• Every sample on Paul's Boutique video 

#beastieboys #perfectsong #shakeyourrump #sabotage

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The GenXplainers panel looks at a 2004 song from Indie darlings Rilo Kiley. It has great lyrics, guitar virtuosity, and a deceptively upbeat feel. But is it "perfect"? 

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#perfectsong #rilokiley #portionsforfoxes 

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This week the GenXplainers podcast ranks the films of comedian Albert Brooks. His films “Real Life” and “Mother” received the Criterion treatment last week so what better time to explore the career of the man who has played roles ranging from a neurotic fish (“Finding Nemo”) to a vicious gangster (“Drive”). He has influenced countless comedians and writers with his unique brand of humor, but is his style a thing of the past?

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The GenXplainers look at a song on a classic album from a legendary group. But it might not be the one you would expect. It is a simple and sweet love song. But is it "perfect"?

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#queen #youremybestfriend

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This synth-pop hit was supposed to be a one-off single by this English duo. But it was so successful they decided to create a band and give it a go. It's writer was instrumental in putting Depeche Mode on the map and took the song for himself when they passed on it. It is short, sweet and simple. But is it "perfect"? 

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#yazoo #onlyyou #snythpop #newwave

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The GenXplainers take a crack at song from one of the biggest (arguably legendary) bands of the last century. Hugely successful and culturally significant, they recently wrapped up a residency at the Las Vegas Sphere. The song from their 3rd album was their first mega-hit. But is it "perfect"? 

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#perfectsong #u2 #sundaybloodysunday 
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