I know you're probably shaking your head with a heavy sigh right now. But keep an open mind and give this surprisingly fun dance-pop album a listen and you'll be singing along in no time. Download pick: "If U Seek Amy"
Beyonce, Jeffrey Wright, Mos Def and a cast of modern chart toppers channel '50s favorites from Etta James, Chuck Berry and other Chess Records hitmakers in this winning soundtrack. Download pick: "At Last"
The unlikely pairing of the '80s new wave party girl and the post-punk rockers results in the funnest Christmas single of the season. It's on par with modern classics such as "Fairytale of New York," "Christmas Wrapping," and "Christmas in Hollis."
Go inside to get our take on the top film soundtracks of 2008. Listen to unexpected delights from Slumdog Millionaire, Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist and eight other top film soundtracks of the year. Go inside to get the complete list now!
Each month throughout 2008, the music experts at Rhapsody highlighted a new artist they thought was worth paying extra attention to, and their track record was pretty darn good! They gave us the heads up on neo-soul songstress Estelle, pop kitten Leona Lewis, quirky Lady Gaga, alt faves the Ting Tings and more. Check out this audio recap of our Ones to Watch picks for 2008 after the jump.
No time to hear all the top albums of they year? Then this playlist of the best of the best is for you! Inside, hear a sampling of top tracks from M.I.A., Santogold, Vampire Weekend, Adele, Britney Spears, and many more.
The year in music was filled with surprsing comebacks (Britney Spears), eclectic newcomers (Vampire Weekend), and top-of-their-game contributions from familiar faces including Kanye West, Beyonce, and Beck. Hear my picks for the best music of 2008 now!
Carrie Underwood, George Strait, Rascal Flatts, Taylor Swift, Faith Hill -- here's twangy playlist that will get you into the swing of the holidays. Giddy on up inside to listen instantly.
Listen instantly to the songs I think are the best of the best of 2008. You'll get gems from indie darlings Vampire Weekend, pop confections from Britney Spears, offerings from hot newcomer Santogold and much more. There are no duds in this bunch so listen now!
Perfect Dinner Party Playlists
Hosting a dinner party is stressful enough without having to come up with the perfect background music. We did the footwork for you with this selection of instant-listen playlist picks for every type of event. All of these lists are extra long to last you well into the wee hours of the evening.
Start your dinner party off mellow with tracks like Regina Spektor's "Fidelity" as you wine and dine. Turn up the heat with Madonna and Prince for a night full of fun.
Don your spiffiest duds for a nostalgic walk down memory lane with the sophisticated sounds Dean Martin, Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington, Peggy Lee, and more.
Mellow sounds from the likes of Carly Simon, Andrea Bocelli, and Sade serve as a great backdrop for an intimate affair and won't get in the way of your sparkling conversation.
This eclectic collection of songs from India, France, and other far-flung locales will give your next dinner party an international flair. Includes tracks from Air, Francoise Hardy, Goldfrapp, and Royksopp.
When you're having a lot of people over, you want a mix that offers something for everyone. This mega playlist does just that with tunes from Sara Bareilles, Otis Redding, Fleetwood Mac, Gnarls Barkley, Justin Timberlake, and more.
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Hosting a dinner party is stressful enough without having to come up with the perfect background music. We did the footwork for you with this selection of instant-listen playlist picks for every type of event. All of these lists are extra long to last you well into the wee hours of the evening.
