Episode 20

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25th Nov 2025

Gen X Five-Shot Episode 7: Top 5 Rock Tracks from 1998

Rock in 1998 hit with a different kind of voltage. The decade had reshaped the sound around it, and by the time this year rolled in, rock carried the grit of everything that came before along with a restless spark that pushed it forward. This Five-Shot rewinds to the tracks that cut through the noise and defined the moment. From legends sharpening their edge to younger voices carving out their place, these five songs tell the story of a year when guitars still carried weight and rock fans held tight to the sound that shaped them.

A nostalgic dive into the riffs and memories that made 1998 unforgettable.

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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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