The Alternative Number Ones - Stereogum https://www.stereogum.com The world's best music blog. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:30:03 +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: 10,000 Maniacs’ “These Are Days” https://www.stereogum.com/2288713/the-alternative-number-ones-10000-maniacs-these-are-days/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2288713/the-alternative-number-ones-10000-maniacs-these-are-days/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 27 Nov 2024 13:57:20 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2288713

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/2288713/the-alternative-number-ones-10000-maniacs-these-are-days/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: R.E.M.’s “Drive” https://www.stereogum.com/2287901/the-alternative-number-ones-r-e-m-s-drive/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2287901/the-alternative-number-ones-r-e-m-s-drive/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:49:24 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2287901

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/2287901/the-alternative-number-ones-r-e-m-s-drive/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: Suzanne Vega’s “Blood Makes Noise” https://www.stereogum.com/2287046/the-alternative-number-ones-suzanne-vegas-blood-makes-noise/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2287046/the-alternative-number-ones-suzanne-vegas-blood-makes-noise/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:51:16 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2287046

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/2287046/the-alternative-number-ones-suzanne-vegas-blood-makes-noise/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: Peter Gabriel’s “Digging In The Dirt” https://www.stereogum.com/2286453/the-alternative-number-ones-peter-gabriels-digging-in-the-dirt/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2286453/the-alternative-number-ones-peter-gabriels-digging-in-the-dirt/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 06 Nov 2024 13:45:21 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2286453

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/2286453/the-alternative-number-ones-peter-gabriels-digging-in-the-dirt/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: Morrissey’s “Tomorrow” https://www.stereogum.com/2285274/the-alternative-number-ones-morrisseys-tomorrow/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2285274/the-alternative-number-ones-morrisseys-tomorrow/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:00:43 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2285274

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/2285274/the-alternative-number-ones-morrisseys-tomorrow/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: Faith No More’s “Midlife Crisis” https://www.stereogum.com/2284533/the-alternative-number-ones-faith-no-mores-midlife-crisis/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2284533/the-alternative-number-ones-faith-no-mores-midlife-crisis/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:43:28 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2284533

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/2284533/the-alternative-number-ones-faith-no-mores-midlife-crisis/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: The B-52’s’ “Good Stuff” https://www.stereogum.com/2283432/the-alternative-number-ones-the-b-52s-good-stuff/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2283432/the-alternative-number-ones-the-b-52s-good-stuff/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:48:59 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2283432

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/2283432/the-alternative-number-ones-the-b-52s-good-stuff/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: The Cure’s “Friday I’m In Love” https://www.stereogum.com/2282892/the-alternative-number-ones-the-cures-friday-im-in-love/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2282892/the-alternative-number-ones-the-cures-friday-im-in-love/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:53:42 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2282892

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/2282892/the-alternative-number-ones-the-cures-friday-im-in-love/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: XTC’s “The Ballad Of Peter Pumpkinhead” https://www.stereogum.com/2282268/the-alternative-number-ones-xtcs-the-ballad-of-peter-pumpkinhead/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2282268/the-alternative-number-ones-xtcs-the-ballad-of-peter-pumpkinhead/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 02 Oct 2024 12:46:30 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2282268

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/2282268/the-alternative-number-ones-xtcs-the-ballad-of-peter-pumpkinhead/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: The Charlatans’ “Weirdo” https://www.stereogum.com/2281305/the-alternative-number-ones-the-charlatans-weirdo/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2281305/the-alternative-number-ones-the-charlatans-weirdo/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 25 Sep 2024 12:44:12 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2281305

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/2281305/the-alternative-number-ones-the-charlatans-weirdo/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: Cracker’s “Teen Angst (What The World Needs Now)” https://www.stereogum.com/2280595/the-alternative-number-ones-crackers-teen-angst-what-the-world-needs-now/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2280595/the-alternative-number-ones-crackers-teen-angst-what-the-world-needs-now/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:43:27 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2280595

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/2280595/the-alternative-number-ones-crackers-teen-angst-what-the-world-needs-now/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: The Cure’s “High” https://www.stereogum.com/2279469/the-alternative-number-ones-the-cures-high/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2279469/the-alternative-number-ones-the-cures-high/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 11 Sep 2024 12:49:47 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2279469

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/2279469/the-alternative-number-ones-the-cures-high/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: U2’s “One” https://www.stereogum.com/2277911/the-alternative-number-ones-u2s-one/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2277911/the-alternative-number-ones-u2s-one/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 12:28:57 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2277911

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/2277911/the-alternative-number-ones-u2s-one/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 The Alternative Number Ones: The Sugarcubes’ “Hit” https://www.stereogum.com/2277304/the-alternative-number-ones-the-sugarcubes-hit/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2277304/the-alternative-number-ones-the-sugarcubes-hit/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/#respond Wed, 28 Aug 2024 12:44:20 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2277304

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/2277304/the-alternative-number-ones-the-sugarcubes-hit/columns/the-alternative-number-ones/feed/ 0 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.

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