I recently read an article stating that 1996 was the best year ever. Whilst I think 1995 was better I still think 1996 has a good shout.
The article wasn't just about the music though that was the main focus. What I didn't agree with though were the reasons it gave.
From a music perspective they highlighted Oasis playing at Knebworth, the Jarvis Cocker incident at the Brit Awards, Spice Girls bringing us girl power and Robbie Williams kicking off his hugely successful solo career.
Doubtless the millions of people who were into Oasis, Pulp, Spice Girls and Robbie Williams agree with some of that. Whilst I do like a few Pulp and Robbie Williams songs, it's far from my favourite music and I could never stand Oasis or Spice Girls.
What I thought I'd do is a month by month celebration of 1996 that goes deeper than the same handful of things you've kept hearing about since 1996.
I did my 25 years since 1996 posts in 2021 but that was picking 5 songs from the Top 40 each month I was enjoying at the time. This time it will be more about music in general and beyond the Top 40 because it played a significant part for me at the time.
I aim to do a post every 3 days or so.
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