Episode 4

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12th Aug 2025

Gen X 90s Top 20 Countdown: Late Summer Reveries & Timeless Voices – August 17, 1996

Step into the heart of summer ’96 with the Gen X 90s Top 20 Countdown. This episode features a chart brimming with unforgettable voices and moments that defined a generation’s soundtrack, from Mariah Carey’s smooth classics to OutKast’s thoughtful flow, and the dancefloor anthems that kept the night alive.

It’s more than a list; it’s a time capsule of emotions, stories, and the musical magic that still resonates decades later. Press play and relive the summer that soundtracked so many memories.

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Intro music by Open-Music-for-Videos from Pixabay

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About the Podcast

Gen X 90s Top 20 Countdown
Every week, we rewind to a real Top 20 chart from the decade that raised us and tell the full story behind the songs that defined it. From slow jams to club anthems, alt-rock heartbreaks to pop perfection, this show dives deep into the music that lived in your headphones, your CD sleeves, and your soul.

Brought to you by the team behind the Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown, this is more than a countdown. It's a memory trip, a mixtape revival, and a celebration of the sound that shaped a generation.

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