The Alternative Number Ones - Stereogum https://www.stereogum.com The world's best music blog. Sun, 25 Aug 2024 21:23:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.5.1 https://static.stereogum.com/uploads/2022/02/stereogum-site-icon-192x192-1644917357-96x96.png The Alternative Number Ones - Stereogum https://www.stereogum.com 32 32 The Alternative Number Ones: Lou Reed’s “What’s Good” https://www.stereogum.com/2276328/the-alternative-number-ones-lou-reeds-whats-good/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2276328/the-alternative-number-ones-lou-reeds-whats-good/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 21 Aug 2024 12:41:23 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2276328

In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

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In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

]]> https://www.stereogum.com/2276328/the-alternative-number-ones-lou-reeds-whats-good/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: Talking Heads’ “Sax And Violins” https://www.stereogum.com/2275319/the-alternative-number-ones-talking-heads-sax-and-violins/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2275319/the-alternative-number-ones-talking-heads-sax-and-violins/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 14 Aug 2024 12:29:59 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2275319

In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

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In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

]]> https://www.stereogum.com/2275319/the-alternative-number-ones-talking-heads-sax-and-violins/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: U2’s “Mysterious Ways” https://www.stereogum.com/2274750/the-alternative-number-ones-u2s-mysterious-ways/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2274750/the-alternative-number-ones-u2s-mysterious-ways/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 07 Aug 2024 12:56:49 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2274750

In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

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In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

]]> https://www.stereogum.com/2274750/the-alternative-number-ones-u2s-mysterious-ways/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” https://www.stereogum.com/2273740/the-alternative-number-ones-nirvanas-smells-like-teen-spirit/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2273740/the-alternative-number-ones-nirvanas-smells-like-teen-spirit/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 31 Jul 2024 12:56:34 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2273740

In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

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In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

]]> https://www.stereogum.com/2273740/the-alternative-number-ones-nirvanas-smells-like-teen-spirit/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: U2’s “The Fly” https://www.stereogum.com/2272435/the-alternative-number-ones-u2s-the-fly/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2272435/the-alternative-number-ones-u2s-the-fly/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 24 Jul 2024 13:21:10 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2272435

In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

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In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

]]> https://www.stereogum.com/2272435/the-alternative-number-ones-u2s-the-fly/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Give It Away” https://www.stereogum.com/2271681/the-alternative-number-ones-red-hot-chili-peppers-give-it-away/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2271681/the-alternative-number-ones-red-hot-chili-peppers-give-it-away/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 17 Jul 2024 12:31:06 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2271681

In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

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In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

]]> https://www.stereogum.com/2271681/the-alternative-number-ones-red-hot-chili-peppers-give-it-away/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians’ “So You Think You’re In Love” https://www.stereogum.com/2270007/the-alternative-number-ones-robyn-hitchcock-the-egyptians-so-you-think-youre-in-love/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2270007/the-alternative-number-ones-robyn-hitchcock-the-egyptians-so-you-think-youre-in-love/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 10 Jul 2024 13:06:10 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2270007

In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

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In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

]]> https://www.stereogum.com/2270007/the-alternative-number-ones-robyn-hitchcock-the-egyptians-so-you-think-youre-in-love/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: The Psychedelic Furs’ “Until She Comes” https://www.stereogum.com/2269716/the-alternative-number-ones-the-psychedelic-furs-until-she-comes/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2269716/the-alternative-number-ones-the-psychedelic-furs-until-she-comes/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 03 Jul 2024 12:35:31 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2269716

In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

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In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

]]> https://www.stereogum.com/2269716/the-alternative-number-ones-the-psychedelic-furs-until-she-comes/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: Big Audio Dynamite II’s “Rush” https://www.stereogum.com/2268731/the-alternative-number-ones-big-audio-dynamite-iis-rush/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2268731/the-alternative-number-ones-big-audio-dynamite-iis-rush/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:50:15 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2268731

In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

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In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

]]> https://www.stereogum.com/2268731/the-alternative-number-ones-big-audio-dynamite-iis-rush/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: Siouxsie And The Banshees’ “Kiss Them For Me” https://www.stereogum.com/2267950/the-alternative-number-ones-siouxsie-and-the-banshees-kiss-them-for-me/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2267950/the-alternative-number-ones-siouxsie-and-the-banshees-kiss-them-for-me/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 19 Jun 2024 12:31:11 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2267950

In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

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In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

]]> https://www.stereogum.com/2267950/the-alternative-number-ones-siouxsie-and-the-banshees-kiss-them-for-me/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: Electronic’s “Get The Message” https://www.stereogum.com/2266824/the-alternative-number-ones-electronics-get-the-message/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2266824/the-alternative-number-ones-electronics-get-the-message/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 12 Jun 2024 13:17:45 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2266824

In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

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In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

]]> https://www.stereogum.com/2266824/the-alternative-number-ones-electronics-get-the-message/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: Elvis Costello’s “The Other Side Of Summer” https://www.stereogum.com/2265948/the-alternative-number-ones-elvis-costellos-the-other-side-of-summer/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2265948/the-alternative-number-ones-elvis-costellos-the-other-side-of-summer/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 05 Jun 2024 12:28:02 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2265948

In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

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In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

]]> https://www.stereogum.com/2265948/the-alternative-number-ones-elvis-costellos-the-other-side-of-summer/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: Simple Minds’ “See The Lights” https://www.stereogum.com/2264811/the-alternative-number-ones-simple-minds-see-the-lights/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2264811/the-alternative-number-ones-simple-minds-see-the-lights/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 29 May 2024 13:11:13 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2264811

In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

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In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

]]> https://www.stereogum.com/2264811/the-alternative-number-ones-simple-minds-see-the-lights/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: R.E.M.’s “Losing My Religion” https://www.stereogum.com/2264319/the-alternative-number-ones-r-e-m-s-losing-my-religion/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2264319/the-alternative-number-ones-r-e-m-s-losing-my-religion/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 22 May 2024 12:00:18 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2264319

In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

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In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

]]> https://www.stereogum.com/2264319/the-alternative-number-ones-r-e-m-s-losing-my-religion/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: Jesus Jones’ “Right Here, Right Now” https://www.stereogum.com/2263353/the-alternative-number-ones-jesus-jones-right-here-right-now/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2263353/the-alternative-number-ones-jesus-jones-right-here-right-now/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 15 May 2024 11:33:17 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2263353

In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

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In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

]]> https://www.stereogum.com/2263353/the-alternative-number-ones-jesus-jones-right-here-right-now/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: Sting’s “All This Time” https://www.stereogum.com/2262475/the-alternative-number-ones-stings-all-this-time/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2262475/the-alternative-number-ones-stings-all-this-time/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 08 May 2024 12:01:58 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2262475

In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

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In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

]]> https://www.stereogum.com/2262475/the-alternative-number-ones-stings-all-this-time/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: Happy Mondays’ “Kinky Afro” https://www.stereogum.com/2261489/the-alternative-number-ones-happy-monday-kinky-afro/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2261489/the-alternative-number-ones-happy-monday-kinky-afro/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 01 May 2024 12:47:46 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2261489

In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

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In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

]]> https://www.stereogum.com/2261489/the-alternative-number-ones-happy-monday-kinky-afro/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: The Sisters Of Mercy’s “More” https://www.stereogum.com/2260500/the-alternative-number-ones-the-sisters-of-mercys-more/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2260500/the-alternative-number-ones-the-sisters-of-mercys-more/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:00:56 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2260500

In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

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In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

]]> https://www.stereogum.com/2260500/the-alternative-number-ones-the-sisters-of-mercys-more/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: Jane’s Addiction’s “Been Caught Stealing” https://www.stereogum.com/2259428/the-alternative-number-ones-janes-addictions-been-caught-stealing/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2259428/the-alternative-number-ones-janes-addictions-been-caught-stealing/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:22:11 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2259428

In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

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In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

]]> https://www.stereogum.com/2259428/the-alternative-number-ones-janes-addictions-been-caught-stealing/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: The Replacements’ “Merry Go Round” https://www.stereogum.com/2258559/the-alternative-number-ones-the-replacements-merry-go-round/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2258559/the-alternative-number-ones-the-replacements-merry-go-round/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 10 Apr 2024 11:52:38 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2258559

In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

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In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

]]> https://www.stereogum.com/2258559/the-alternative-number-ones-the-replacements-merry-go-round/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: The Cure’s “Never Enough” https://www.stereogum.com/2257265/the-alternative-number-ones-the-cures-never-enough/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2257265/the-alternative-number-ones-the-cures-never-enough/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 03 Apr 2024 13:00:29 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2257265

In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

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In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

]]> https://www.stereogum.com/2257265/the-alternative-number-ones-the-cures-never-enough/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: INXS’ “Suicide Blonde” https://www.stereogum.com/2256593/the-alternative-number-ones-inxs-suicide-blonde/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2256593/the-alternative-number-ones-inxs-suicide-blonde/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:45:56 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2256593

In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

]]> https://www.stereogum.com/2256593/the-alternative-number-ones-inxs-suicide-blonde/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: The Railway Children’s “Every Beat Of The Heart” https://www.stereogum.com/2255699/the-alternative-number-ones-the-railway-childrens-every-beat-of-the-heart/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2255699/the-alternative-number-ones-the-railway-childrens-every-beat-of-the-heart/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 20 Mar 2024 11:36:23 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2255699

In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

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In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

]]> https://www.stereogum.com/2255699/the-alternative-number-ones-the-railway-childrens-every-beat-of-the-heart/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: Jane’s Addiction’s “Stop!” https://www.stereogum.com/2253836/the-alternative-number-ones-janes-addictions-stop/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2253836/the-alternative-number-ones-janes-addictions-stop/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 13 Mar 2024 11:48:27 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2253836

In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

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In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

]]> https://www.stereogum.com/2253836/the-alternative-number-ones-janes-addictions-stop/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: David J’s “I’ll Be Your Chauffeur” https://www.stereogum.com/2254046/the-alternative-number-ones-david-js-ill-be-your-chauffeur/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2254046/the-alternative-number-ones-david-js-ill-be-your-chauffeur/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 06 Mar 2024 13:44:37 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2254046

In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

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In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

]]> https://www.stereogum.com/2254046/the-alternative-number-ones-david-js-ill-be-your-chauffeur/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: Gene Loves Jezebel’s “Jealous” https://www.stereogum.com/2253283/the-alternative-number-ones-gene-loves-jezebels-jealous/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2253283/the-alternative-number-ones-gene-loves-jezebels-jealous/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 28 Feb 2024 13:47:43 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2253283

In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

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In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

]]> https://www.stereogum.com/2253283/the-alternative-number-ones-gene-loves-jezebels-jealous/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: Concrete Blonde’s “Joey” https://www.stereogum.com/2252292/the-alternative-number-ones-concrete-blondes-joey/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2252292/the-alternative-number-ones-concrete-blondes-joey/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 21 Feb 2024 13:49:27 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2252292

In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

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In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

]]> https://www.stereogum.com/2252292/the-alternative-number-ones-concrete-blondes-joey/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: World Party’s “Way Down Now” https://www.stereogum.com/2250940/the-alternative-number-ones-world-partys-way-down-now/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2250940/the-alternative-number-ones-world-partys-way-down-now/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 14 Feb 2024 13:47:48 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2250940

In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

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In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

]]> https://www.stereogum.com/2250940/the-alternative-number-ones-world-partys-way-down-now/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: Depeche Mode’s “Policy Of Truth” https://www.stereogum.com/2249716/the-alternative-number-ones-depeche-modes-policy-of-truth/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2249716/the-alternative-number-ones-depeche-modes-policy-of-truth/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 07 Feb 2024 13:43:13 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2249716

In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

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In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

]]> https://www.stereogum.com/2249716/the-alternative-number-ones-depeche-modes-policy-of-truth/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: The Sundays’ “Here’s Where The Story Ends” https://www.stereogum.com/2248843/the-alternative-number-ones-the-sundays-heres-where-the-story-ends/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2248843/the-alternative-number-ones-the-sundays-heres-where-the-story-ends/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 31 Jan 2024 13:58:17 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2248843

In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

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In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

]]> https://www.stereogum.com/2248843/the-alternative-number-ones-the-sundays-heres-where-the-story-ends/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: Midnight Oil’s “Forgotten Years” https://www.stereogum.com/2248335/the-alternative-number-ones-midnight-oils-forgotten-years/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2248335/the-alternative-number-ones-midnight-oils-forgotten-years/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 24 Jan 2024 13:39:21 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2248335

In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

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In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

]]> https://www.stereogum.com/2248335/the-alternative-number-ones-midnight-oils-forgotten-years/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: Sinéad O’Connor’s “The Emperor’s New Clothes” https://www.stereogum.com/2247119/the-alternative-number-ones-sinead-oconnors-the-emperors-new-clothes/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2247119/the-alternative-number-ones-sinead-oconnors-the-emperors-new-clothes/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 17 Jan 2024 13:17:00 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2247119

In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

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In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

]]> https://www.stereogum.com/2247119/the-alternative-number-ones-sinead-oconnors-the-emperors-new-clothes/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: Depeche Mode’s “Enjoy The Silence” https://www.stereogum.com/2246538/the-alternative-number-ones-depeche-modes-enjoy-the-silence/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2246538/the-alternative-number-ones-depeche-modes-enjoy-the-silence/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 10 Jan 2024 13:34:58 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2246538

In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

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In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

]]> https://www.stereogum.com/2246538/the-alternative-number-ones-depeche-modes-enjoy-the-silence/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: The Church’s “Metropolis” https://www.stereogum.com/2246354/the-alternative-number-ones-the-churchs-metropolis/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2246354/the-alternative-number-ones-the-churchs-metropolis/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 03 Jan 2024 13:43:14 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2246354

In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

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In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

]]> https://www.stereogum.com/2246354/the-alternative-number-ones-the-churchs-metropolis/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: Midnight Oil’s “Blue Sky Mine” https://www.stereogum.com/2245922/the-alternative-number-ones-midnight-oils-blue-sky-mine/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2245922/the-alternative-number-ones-midnight-oils-blue-sky-mine/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 27 Dec 2023 13:44:53 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2245922

In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

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In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

]]> https://www.stereogum.com/2245922/the-alternative-number-ones-midnight-oils-blue-sky-mine/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: Sinéad O’Connor’s “Nothing Compares 2 U” https://www.stereogum.com/2245465/the-alternative-number-ones-sinead-oconnors-nothing-compares-2-u/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2245465/the-alternative-number-ones-sinead-oconnors-nothing-compares-2-u/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 20 Dec 2023 13:50:05 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2245465

In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

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In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

]]> https://www.stereogum.com/2245465/the-alternative-number-ones-sinead-oconnors-nothing-compares-2-u/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: Peter Murphy’s “Cuts You Up” https://www.stereogum.com/2244558/the-alternative-number-ones-peter-murphys-cuts-you-up/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2244558/the-alternative-number-ones-peter-murphys-cuts-you-up/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 13 Dec 2023 13:45:03 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2244558

In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

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In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

]]> https://www.stereogum.com/2244558/the-alternative-number-ones-peter-murphys-cuts-you-up/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: The Psychedelic Furs’ “House” https://www.stereogum.com/2243943/the-alternative-number-ones-the-psychedelic-furs-house/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2243943/the-alternative-number-ones-the-psychedelic-furs-house/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 06 Dec 2023 13:44:35 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2243943

In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

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In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

]]> https://www.stereogum.com/2243943/the-alternative-number-ones-the-psychedelic-furs-house/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: The Jesus And Mary Chain’s “Blues From A Gun” https://www.stereogum.com/2243247/the-alternative-number-ones-the-jesus-and-mary-chains-blues-from-a-gun/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2243247/the-alternative-number-ones-the-jesus-and-mary-chains-blues-from-a-gun/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:01:11 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2243247

In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

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In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

]]> https://www.stereogum.com/2243247/the-alternative-number-ones-the-jesus-and-mary-chains-blues-from-a-gun/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: Kate Bush’s “Love And Anger” https://www.stereogum.com/2242831/the-alternative-number-ones-kate-bushs-love-and-anger/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2242831/the-alternative-number-ones-kate-bushs-love-and-anger/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 22 Nov 2023 14:22:56 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2242831

In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for subscribers only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

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In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for subscribers only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.

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