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The Best Episodes of A Year in Music

Every episode of A Year in Music ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of A Year in Music!

The Best Episodes of A Year in Music

A year-by-year look at our musical landscape, including the biggest artists, songs and albums as well as the new acts we'd be hearing for years...

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    8.7/10(11 votes)

    #1 - 1982

    S4:E1

    It's the golden age of MTV and music videos and the masses get a British invasion, Michael Jackson's “Thriller” is released, and the name “Jenny” becomes synonymous with a specific phone number.

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  2. Background image for 1967
    8.5/10(7 votes)

    #2 - 1967

    S4:E3

    A musician is arrested on stage for the first time, a Beatle becomes a Walrus, and we witness the Summer of Love as the nation marches against the Vietnam War.

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  3. Background image for 1970
    8.5/10(7 votes)

    #3 - 1970

    S4:E10

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  4. Background image for 1965
    8.3/10(8 votes)

    #4 - 1965

    S5:E11

    Halestorm's Lzzy Hale looks at the music of 1965. The Beatles put on a mega concert, The Rolling Stones get no satisfaction, The Who is all about a new generation, and Motown music brings artists to Detroit.

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  5. Background image for 1990
    8.2/10(7 votes)

    #5 - 1990

    S4:E12

    Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale explores the dawn of the 1990s, from shiny red stilettos and big hair to Doc Martens, West Philadelphia to Bel Air, and a bunch of Young Guns.

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  6. Background image for 1983
    8.1/10(16 votes)

    #6 - 1983

    S1:E5

    MTV begins to change the record industry, Michael Jackson's Thriller, the second British invasion, cable TV takes hold, the US economy improves, and the US festival include the topics covered.

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  8. Background image for 1987
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #7 - 1987

    S4:E7

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  9. Background image for 1976
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    #8 - 1976

    S5:E7

    Halestorm's Lzzy Hale goes back to 1976. “Hotel California” tops the charts, the synth was on the rise for musicians, a Swedish band makes music headlines, and Peter Frampton gets his break through.

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  10. Background image for 1969
    7.9/10(17 votes)

    #9 - 1969

    S1:E3

    Don Felder hosts and narrates a look at the musical landscape of 1969.

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    7.9/10(13 votes)

    #10 - 1985

    S1:E9

    MTV reaches critical mass, the Live Aid benefit concert, the influence of videos in the music industry, Madonna and Bruce Springsteen rule the charts, plus a lot more highlight from 1985 in music.

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  12. Background image for 1966
    7.8/10(18 votes)

    #11 - 1966

    S1:E2

    The debut of concept albums and psychedelic music, the year's best musical movies and TV shows, and the year's biggest breakups, breakthroughs and comebacks highlight this looks at 1966.

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  13. Background image for 1978
    7.8/10(11 votes)

    #12 - 1978

    S5:E3

    Exploring 1978, when music fans dance to disco with the Bee Gees and rock out to metal with Van Halen's debut album; Hollywood brings musicals to the silver screen and festivals keep the party going.

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  14. Background image for 1977
    7.7/10(19 votes)

    #13 - 1977

    S1:E1

    The Eagles and Fleetwood Mac at the top of their games, disco's heyday, and the emergence of punk rock are just a sample of the highlights covered in this first episode of the series.

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    7.7/10(18 votes)

    #14 - 1975

    S1:E6

    Matt Pinfield hosts a look at the year 1975, when the golden age of rock met the birth of disco. Features Led Zepplin, Pink Floyd, Queen, Elton John, The Doobie Brothers, Fleetwood Mac and KC and the Sunshine Band, among many others.

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    7.6/10(16 votes)

    #15 - 1972

    S1:E4

    Tommy Chong hosts and narrates a look at the musical landscape of 1972.

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  17. Background image for 1973
    7.6/10(14 votes)

    #16 - 1973

    S1:E7

    Legendary ex-Eagles alumni Don Felder hosts this look at 1973. Topics include the birth of punk, disco, and hip hop. Pink Floyd's Dark Side Of The Moon breaks boundaries. Helen Reddy, ABBA, Queen, Elton John and others are also featured.

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  18. Background image for 1988
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #17 - 1988

    S5:E6

    Jane's Addiction brings the “Funk Punk” and Eazy E sets the Gangsta Rap standard. “Man in the Mirror” is released by Michael Jackson and “Dirty Dancing” gets fans on their feet.

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  19. Background image for 1964
    7.5/10(16 votes)

    #18 - 1964

    S1:E8

    Tommy Chong explores the year 1964, when The Beatles took over, Motown became a driving force, and The Rolling Stones made their debut.

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    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #19 - 1997

    S5:E9

    Halestorm's Lzzy Hale goes back to 19797 where Latin music's popularity explodes, raves revive the spirit of disco, and more.

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  21. Background image for 1992
    7.2/10(7 votes)

    #20 - 1992

    S4:E8

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    7.2/10(7 votes)

    #21 - 1962

    S5:E5

    Lzzy Hale explores 1962. The year saw a British invasion, the twist shaking up dance floors, “West Side Story” making musical magic, The Beach Boys release “Surfin' Safari,” and R&B meets country.

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  23. Background image for 2010
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #22 - 2010

    S5:E10

    In 2010, Linkin Park tops the charts while Katy Perry turns up the heat with California Gurls. Taylor and Kanye move on from their VMA clash, female artists rule, and Bruno Mars drops his debut album.

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  24. Background image for 1995
    6.8/10(8 votes)

    #23 - 1995

    S4:E5

    Goes back to 1995 as "Exhales," Horrorcore, and an Oklahoma Native take on the year, and music makes history as the nation watches the trial of the year.

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    6.8/10(8 votes)

    #24 - 2002

    S5:E8

    Blink-182 took Green Day on a Disaster Tour, American idol crowned its first winner and The Osbournes debuts on MTV. It's a year of comebacks for Britney Spears, Celine Dion and Mariah Carey.

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    6.7/10(8 votes)

    #25 - 2006

    S4:E9

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Best Episodes Summary

"1982" is the best rated episode of "A Year in Music". It scored 8.7/10 based on 11 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/9/2021. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "1967".