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16 Number One Songs From Our First 16 Years

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All Songs Considered

16 Number One Songs From Our First 16 Years

January 6, 2016 • All Songs Considered is celebrating its Sweet 16 this month, so to mark the occasion on this week's show we're counting down our favorite songs from each of the past 16 years.

16 Number One Songs From Our First 16 Years

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Special Delivery: The Postal Service Story

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November 9, 2009 • It's hard to believe, but the first decade of the new millennium is rapidly drawing to a close — and it's been a remarkable one for music. In this edition of All Songs Considered, host Bob Boilen looks back at some of the defining trends, sounds and historic moments that made the '00s stand out, in a roundtable discussion with Monitor Mix blogger Carrie Brownstein, All Songs Considered producer Robin Hilton and NPR Music editor Stephen Thompson.

Discussion: The Decade Defined

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All Songs Considered

The National, Polyphonic Spree, Patti Smith

June 14, 2007 • A beautifully fake empire from The National; New music from the epic Polyphonic Spree; Brilliant new pop from Scotland's Travis; Lennon via Jakob Dylan, Dhani Harrison and more.

The National, Polyphonic Spree, Patti Smith

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All Songs Considered

Keren Ann, Art Tatum on Harold Arlen, The Postal Service

March 9, 2005 • A new single from The Postal Service; The Pink Floyd-inspired Radar Brothers; Ambient electronica from Oregon's Eluvium; Misadventures with Andrew Morgan; Mediterranean music and more.

Keren Ann, Art Tatum on Harold Arlen, The Postal Service

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All Songs Considered

The Best Songs of 2003

December 21, 2003 • It certainly is the age of the song. The days of the MP3 aren't so different from the days of the 45 rpm. We've "streamed" our picks for 2003's best songs, so click to listen and hope it doesn't skip!

The Best Songs of 2003

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All Songs Considered

Isobel Campbell, Gotan Project, The Postal Service

October 20, 2003 • Music through the mail: Postal Service; New Orleans funk from Garage a Trois; Jazz from Sweden: Tord Gustavsen Trio; Beethoven from the Jacques Loussier Trio and more.

Isobel Campbell, Gotan Project, The Postal Service

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