Tag: 2005
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Hope, Loss, Redemption: What Bernard Fanning and Ben Lee Told Us in 2005’s Hottest 100 Topping Hits
Introduction The 2005 Hottest 100 was more than a countdown of favorites; it was a snapshot of a year marked by emotional honesty, instant hooks, and a renewed sense of Australian songwriting. Bernard Fanning’s Tea and Sympathy and Ben Lee’s Awake Is The New Sleep stood out not just for their melodic craft, but for…
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Hope, Loss, and Revival: Bernard Fanning and Ben Lee’s 2005 Hottest 100 Echoes
Introduction: A Springboard to the 2005 Hottest 100 The year 2005 was a watershed moment for Australian indie and rock, with the Hottest 100 capturing a mood of reflection, resilience, and revelry. Two albums that stood out in this landscape were Bernard Fanning’s Tea and Sympathy and Ben Lee’s Awake Is the New Sleep. Released…
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Forgotten tracks from the 2005 Hottest 100 you must hear
Introduction: a time capsule from 2005 Each year, Double J revisits the Hottest 100 from years past, and 2005 is a goldmine of memorable, but often overlooked songs. The Hottest 100 is not just a countdown; it’s a snapshot of the musical landscape at the time — a mix of Aussie indie champions, international chart-toppers,…
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Forgotten tracks from the 2005 Hottest 100 you need to hear again
Why the 2005 Hottest 100 Still Matters Each year, Double J dusts off the archives to relive the 100 songs that defined a moment in Australian music. The 2005 edition stands out not for its most celebrated anthems alone, but for the overlooked cuts that quietly shaped a listener’s year. These forgotten tracks aren’t just…
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Forgotten Tracks from the 2005 Hottest 100 You Must Hear
Introduction: A Trip Back to 2005 Every year, Double J revisits the Hottest 100 countdown from two decades ago, offering a window into a specific moment in music history. The 2005 list is a treasure trove of tracks that didn’t quite become household anthems, yet still deserve a fresh listen. Whether you were there for…