swap_horiz Midnight City - M83 Alternatives

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Thriller - Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” music video revolutionized popular music and filmmaking. Released in 1983, it is notable fo...

Iconic Pop Horror 1980S

9.6 Brilliant

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This Is America - Childish Gambino

“This Is America” is a 2018 music video by Childish Gambino exploring themes of gun violence, racial injustice, and ente...

Political Hip Hop Viral 2010S

9.5 Brilliant

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Teen Spirit - Nirvana

Nirvana’s “Teen Spirit” music video is a landmark of 1990s alternative rock. Shot in a high school gymnasium, it feature...

1990S Grunge Nirvana Nevermind

9.5 Brilliant

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Sledgehammer - Peter Gabriel

Peter Gabriel’s “Sledgehammer” is a groundbreaking music video utilizing innovative stop-motion animation and claymation...

Art Rock 1980S Stop Motion Claymation

9.4 Excellent

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Hurt - Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash’s “Hurt,” released in 2003, is a stark and profoundly moving cover of Nine Inch Nails' song. The music video...

Cover Reflection 2000S Country

9.3 Excellent

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Bad Romance - Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance” music video is a visually arresting and influential piece of pop art. Released in 2009, it fea...

Iconic Pop Fashion 2000S

9.2 Excellent

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Runaway - Kanye West ft. Pusha T

Kanye West’s “Runaway” music video, featuring Pusha T, is a visually arresting and unsettling narrative film. Shot by di...

Film Hip Hop 2010S Kanye West

9.2 Excellent

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Street Spirit (Fade Out) - Radiohead

“Street Spirit (Fade Out)” is a visually arresting music video by Radiohead from their album *The Bends*. The video util...

1990S Alternative Slow Motion Radiohead

9.2 Excellent

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Chandelier - Sia

Sia’s “Chandelier” music video is a visually arresting performance piece centered around intense dance and emotional vul...

Dance Pop 2010S Sia

9.2 Excellent

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Take On Me - a-ha

“Take On Me” is a groundbreaking 1984 music video by a-ha. Utilizing rotoscoping animation, it seamlessly blends live ac...

Animation 1980S Synth Pop Rotoscope

9.1 Excellent

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Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) - Beyoncé

Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” is a critically acclaimed 2008 music video featuring a striking minimalist...

Dance Minimalist 2000S Beyoncé

9.1 Excellent

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Formation - Beyoncé

Beyoncé’s “Formation” music video is a powerful visual statement addressing racial inequality and police brutality in Am...

Political Beyoncé R&b 2010S

9.1 Excellent

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Around the World - Daft Punk

Daft Punk’s “Around the World” music video features the duo in a visually striking performance set within a Parisian dep...

Dance Electronic 1990S Daft Punk

9.1 Excellent

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HUMBLE. - Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar’s “HUMBLE.” is a critically acclaimed music video for the 2017 single of the same name. Directed by Dave...

Visual Hip Hop 2010S Kendrick Lamar

9.1 Excellent

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Virtual Insanity - Jamiroquai

Jamiroquai’s “Virtual Insanity” is a groundbreaking 1993 music video celebrated for its innovative use of computer-gener...

Innovative 1990S Funk Moving Room

9.0 Excellent

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Alright - Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright” is a powerful music video addressing police brutality and systemic racism within the Black co...

Political Hip Hop 2010S Kendrick Lamar

9.0 Excellent

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POWER - Kanye West

Kanye West’s “POWER” is a visually arresting music video released in 2010 as part of his *808s & Heartbreak* album promo...

Hip Hop 2010S Art Kanye West

9.0 Excellent

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Telephone - Lady Gaga & Beyoncé

Lady Gaga and Beyoncé’s “Telephone” is a visually arresting music video released in 2010. The film-length clip features...

Pop Prison 2010S Lady Gaga

9.0 Excellent

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Hello - Adele

Adele’s “Hello” music video is a significant return to form for the singer. The visually rich narrative explores themes...

Narrative Pop Comeback 2010S

8.9 Great

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Bad Guy - Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish’s “Bad Guy” music video is a notable introduction to her distinctive artistic style. The video utilizes un...

Pop Surreal 2010S Debut

8.9 Great