Thank you. Hearing you say that it all sounds the same makes me feel a little less like an old man. 😂

The 80's and 90's had the greatest diversity of music on mainstream radio. But, I still like the decades before and since.

I stopped listening to pop music for the last 20 years or so. I've heard of most of the artists, but don't know most of the songs, except for a few massive hits. But after watching many reaction videos over the last couple of years, this video has confirmed to me, at least, that people have the strongest opinions about the music they grew up with, especially if it was recent. They are more likely to dislike one or more genres of music from that time period, and they seem to be more influenced by their peers, social media, etc., than other music. After watching so many positive reactions to music that I used to dislike, even if I never gave it much of a chance, I realize that because of the memories it evokes at the very least, and being able to see other people enjoy the music for what it is, free of prejudice, others' opinions, and resistance to change, I find I actually like the music I thought I hated, and renew enjoyment of the music I didn't. So thanks to all the reactors who view old music with fresh eyes, so I can too.

I think there is a 60s version of this, which might surprise you in how many you recognize.

This video helped me pinpoint exactly where I became old in terms of keeping up with pop music (I just turned 30 so I’m not “old”, but I’m clearly not keeping up with the times lol) Virtually everything through 2015 was the same as the 00s video where I recognized almost every song and like most of them. Then in 2016 I start being like “I’ve never heard that song in my life” or “is THAT who sings that?” for at least 60% of them.

After 2014/15 wow it really went downhill while there are exceptions occasionally now finding a good new song is like digging for gold

They took legitimate music class out of most American public schools, & this is where it’s lead us.

I'm actually curious how many of these super popular songs I actually know, or even listened to. I was born in 76, so I was a teen in the early 90's, but that that point I was into the grunge scene, and then slowly transitioning to goth so I didn't really listen to any mainstream music, but I love all kinds of music. I think I'm going to go back and watch your videos again and keep track and update here.

The music industry exists to make money. So they try to make the most amount of money with the least investment of money. Marketing campaigns are what draw in a crowd and if the talent isn't top notch no one complains because it's about the experience.

As expected, this old girl only knew about 12 of these - and each of these went viral into memedom or something, like Gangam Style or Somebody I Used to Know, etc. The reason they're all pop - most of these artists and songs are managed by industry experts, and they find a formula and stick with it. Lots of artists in the 1970s, 80s, and even into the 90s, fought against that corporate stricture, but now it's pretty much standard. You can get popular as an unusual artist with a new sound... but you won't reach the top without that corporate 'style' any longer.

Chainsmokers blew up right when I was graduating college. Brings me right back. 😂 I honestly BARELY recognize just a couple songs after 2017… I didn’t really realize just how much my music was selected by my friends. Since then, I’ve been doing my own music thing and tuned the pop/rap/etc world out lol.

React to the 1950s and 1960s ones too please!

6:36 downhill? I beg your pardon??? Oi wtf??

It’s so interesting watching all of these videos because firstly, I feel extremely old that you don’t know most of these songs… i mean over all from all the videos not just this decade.. But also, the songs aren’t really a true reflection of the music in those decades.

lol no way he said “never heard this” to no tears left to cry

Blurred lines actually kept get lucky (the better song imo) out of the no. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100.

It can’t be my imagination. Every year I like less and less new music…

The pattern is that the decade right after the one a person got really into music is the one they hate the most. The ones after that are just boring for most people, but don't inspire much emotion one way or the other. But there are some objective criticisms to make about the state of the industry, the low diversity of notes in an average song, etc. My lists get pretty sparse after 2005, and I actually don't believe I have a single song from anyone who debuted after 2012. I think the most recent song I added to a list was something Jack White made 3 years ago.

Just wow...... over 100 songs I didn't recognize there, almost exact opposite from the 70's where I didn't know a dozen to this one were I only recognize a dozen.

14:57 aside from the voice, Halsey samples the instrumental from God is a woman, an Ariana song, maybe that makes it feel even more similar

6:36 yeah 2014 was where things go downhill

The deep question is what is considered "good" music? I think we all are biased with the music we grew up with, and some people don't like things just because they're mainstream.

I liked more of these than I expected to. I can't say actively seek them out to listen to. It is more like I heard them at clubs, liked them, and then for some reason forgot I had heard them. I wonder why. Generally though I agree, music has gotten very stale. The reason for it I heard is that music companies use algorithms to determine which songs will be profitable. Since new sounds get weeded out by the algorithms, nothing new makes it. I still think a deep dive into often obscure music from the '60's and '70's provides the most variety of rock. The 90's may have had more genre popular at once though.

You thought "Without Me" was Ariana Grande? No wonder you don't like her music

Well, now I realise why I stopped buying music in the early 2000’s!

Bro I was born in 1999 amd I can proudly say I knew every song in this video 🤣

Hi Ren! Amazing! You have to react to that work of art!

good reaction i feel as music didnt get that much worse you are just nostalgic for the older stuff, most people are like this

5:50 I hear she left her day job as a geologist and bought a marijuana farm in Colorado

Hopefully you start reacting to more music

I think these lists are very strange! I've listened to six decades worth, day to day. Not many on these lists are music I even noted. No Frankie goes to Hollywood, no Muse, no Radiohead, no stereophonics, little RHCP, little Queen! No Years and years. So many others barely mentioned or not noted at all!

usually i defend music from the 2010s till now since i despise the people who just hate on anything that isn't older music but, yeah, lotta popular mainstream music has a really similar and uncreative sound. i just gotta remember that i listen to a lot of indie, rap, metal and hyperpop (and lots of foreign music as well) so what i listen to is vastly different to what's popular

2021 2022 december be like ; iiiiiii dont want a lotttttt for christmas

Now I know that I started getting old in 2017! 😅

American artist dominate every single decade. It was to expected tho. 85 of the 120 best selling music artists of all time are American and 73 of the Top 100 greatest music artists of all time are American according to The Rolling Stones Magazine. They also dominate the list of greatest singers, guitarist, bass players, rock bands, drummers, metal bands, jazz musicians, etc. Just like they also dominate the list of best and best selling Latin music artists of all time (including Puerto Ricans which are also Americans)

Did some of you older folks notice that Bruno Mars' Finesse video was shot on a remake of the In Living Color stage?

Mariah's ALL I want has been the biggest song of each December since (at least) 2019 (2020, 2021, 2022) - four years in a row now. Can't wait for 2023.

Katy Perry also dominated the 2010's. "Shallow" is from the film "A Star Is Born" in which Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper do star in. Bradley Cooper is a big hollywood actor. Besides "A Star Is Born" Cooper has starred in the "Hangover" film series, "American Sniper" , "American Hustle" and had smaller roles in films such as "Wedding Crashers".

I like maybe a dozen of them, but I think the videos and marketing have taken over from AM radio stations, so there are lower expectations and a lot of loud noisy bands that don't need to build on popular instrumentals and romance.

the thing I think is noticeable is not so much the type of music but the themes are very similar. In the previous decades there was a wider diversity of themes and subject matter including sci-fi themed songs, fantasy themed songs, there were also a lot of music which was more politically motivated. There were of cause absolute flops and weird things but everything had a little try. However its fair to say the more interesting music was and is still being made it just isnt up on the surface, to give an example Rodger Waters is still touring and making material, Porcupine tree are still creating as are artists like Sting and radiohead but its not going out into the mass marketplace.

Rap took over on the 90s

Chandelier should have been here instead of that atrocity named Happy by Pharell. Including at Grammies

Interesting how you liked the funkiness in the late 80’s songs, some of which wouldn’t really be classified as funk, and then not like Bruno Mars funk inspired songs

ngl kinda funny how he was going on at the start about not really listening to pop but then proceeds to sing along to the pop songs

Your Italian pronunciation of Avicii 😆

Nah I'm 17 and like Nirvana and Country songs

You gonna react to the 60's and the decades before that?

Oh lord help me! I just can't...

DUDE DO YOU NOT KNOW YOU SINGS ANY MF SONG GOD DAMN WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN LIVING …. UNDER A ROCK

Pls react to Mixtape Medley with Ariana Grande and Kelly Clarkson | That’s My Jam

Surprised you don't know drivers license

You've had to have seen Sia before. She was in Zero 7 and had an entire career before she got major and used those wigs to hide her face.

I feel like we're watching you get old right in front of our eyes. Peters: The music today sucks. You kids get of my lawn!

I also didn't know that Dynamite song was BTS, I was certain I hadn't ever heard any of their songs before.

The biggest thing I noticed in the 2010 decade... the lack of instruments.

I AGREE WITH THE THUMBNAIL

Shocked you didn't know so many especially late. A few were real wtf really how?!

Calling Bruno Mars mid is crazy to me!

uh ohh all pop

I think the Lada Gaga & Bradley Cooper song was for the A Star Is Born movie.

No Tears Left To Cry was her single after her concert was attacked... Also That's What I Like is one of Bruno's better songs. Overall the 2010s, especially the latter half was sooo "blah" and boring that Post Malone's singles are actually refreshing considering the musical landscape despite his sheep-like vocals. Dua's songs were a breath of fresh air too. Havana aged well. Initially I disliked Cheerleader a bit when it first came out, but it's definitely a song I like now.

I realized that I stopped listening to pop on an off about 2009, and I did miss much. 😂 I miss my 90s Edit: But I like rap (and I sound old), but I hate what they've done to it.

5:42 As far as I can tell, Miley Cyrus was following her dad's career path but with more pop than country. He was a big sex symbol for that genre in his time and I think she (they?) thought it would be good for her career.

I don't like rap but the box is the best by a mile

90s and 2000s were the best for me. And I'm an 80s baby 😆

Even though I'm NOT a fan of the Tik Tok song that you like or whatever, actually had never even heard of the song before. But I think that you should like whatever you like WITHOUT being ashame of it. DON'T be stupid like most people who are juat being fucking sheeps shitting on Pop music and then probably listening to them on their own secretly or something. Don't be sanctimonious, it doesn't make you more special JUST because you don't like Pop music. And I don't get it, when it comes to other things, people kind of ALWAYS choose the biggest brands. Like most people when they buy cellphones, they either choose Apple or Samsung. Then I don't get it then why it's not like that when it comes to music. Guess that those people have NO FUCKING IDEA what is art. And when it's popular, then it means that there are quite some people who think that it's good, so they listen to it. I'm a HUGE FAN of early 2010's American Pop music though!!! (EDM Pop/Electro Pop/Synth Pop), and I also like 2000's and early 2010's Pop Rock/Pop Punk/Emo/Radio Rock singles. So... yeah. And I think that early 2010's has THE BEST music of ALL TIME!!! They have THE MOST UPBEAT/EXCITING/MOST TIMES HAPPY PRODUCTION!!! And you feel like they're all the same is because you're NOT a fan of the genre. Like how I feel like most Rock songs sounds the same.

Music is subjective so you’re free to like whatever you like, but it kills me to see luka have such strong opinions for songs I think are hot garbage makes me laugh 😂

It was decent up into ~2015, then everything just went to shit.

Do the '60s!

You gotta do a Nightwish reaction my man. That's some different music!

I’m in my early 30s n don’t know too many of these songs. This era of music was pretty shitty. 💆🏽‍♀️💆🏽‍♀️

As mid as I think Bruno Mars is, he's incredibly popular apparently. It's gotta be middle aged moms listening to him dancing around their living room.

The decline of the Millennial and the rise of Gen Z, so now we all sound like our parents complaining about today's music. What I wouldn't do for some T-Pain auto-tune in my life right now 🤣But honestly music got REALLY LAZY the second half of 2010's, still trying to target towards my generation but we were heading into our 30's and having more "adult" lives so we didn't need the fast paced club music anymore. I see 2020 as the year the reset button was hit for music and every genre changed again.

Baby Shark is the most played song.

Honestly this list illustrates why I started listening to JPop and songs from movies and shows more after high school than any current mainstream pop music. There are still occasional classics, but I hear Social Media based muscians doing more impressive work more often these days.

Maybe 4 or 5 decent songs on that list, rest is diabolical

From 2010 to 2012 is missing

So I have watched most of these videos. Is this person saying that no song has been the most popular for 2 months in a row? Seems odd.

I'm sure these lists are American charts.

Decades before had evolution and new trends, 80's glam rock to 90's grunge. It seems in the past few years music (with a few gems) has stagnated into a copy/paste sound.

Rude was 1 hit wonder, no?

Nah, I'm in my 40s and there's still good music out there, you just gotta work a little harder to find it I guess.

If you were born in 2001, there’s no way you started high school in 2012 and graduated in 2017

15:51 This song needs to be burned and forgotten

2015 is so accurate all the songs were popular in the exact months I remember then being

Lady Gaga is acting now and she made her big move on American horror story with a scene with Angela Bassett. Playing a dark character with problems. She’s mostly stuck to acting for the time being and is going to become Harley Quinn in the next joker movie. She’s actually doing a good job too. Lady Gaga hasn’t released any new music since her acting debut.

my brother you gotta go back to the 50s and 60s videos

When I was little I hated wrecking ball because I thought the video was too inappropriate and gross. 😂

Damn bro your 16 I thought you were older.

That's What I Like is "mid" but Havana is catchy?? Please.

2012 easily blows the rest of the decade out of the water. The 2012 Pop Danthology mashup is still the best mashup of all time.

Can you PLEASEE react to The Most Popular HIP HOP RnB Songs ever or every year. PLEASEE. This hasnt shown any. We need a Metal/Rock one too! great video as always!

This video just shows me I missed nothing by focusing on listening to 70s - 90s music during the 2010s, seems I just bypassed a lot of trash. Sia is the only singer on that list I would actually listen to, the rest can all stay on their trash pile.

I stop to listening to new music since early 2000. Except some artist, they look all the same and boring. But maybe im worng. I start to be older. Life is life.

Wow. I hadn't any idea just how bad 2019 was until looking at this. Out of these, there's only like 2 decent songs and the rest are between meh and complete trash? I thought 2013, 2015, or 2018 was my worst year in music, but... no. It's not even close!

I'm old so most of this is crap to me lol.

So like after '15 it went downhill

So happy to be a metal head. These songs suck so hard

since 2015 mainstream music is going down bad, very few artists are good

March 2020-June 2020 are Certified Lockdown Classics. The rest are hot garbage. Good reaction, tho.