God Shuffled His Feet by Crash Test Dummies

Crash Test Dummies‘ 1993 sophomore album, God Shuffled His Feet, remains a quirky gem in the alternative rock landscape, blending philosophical musings with folk-infused melodies and Brad Roberts‘ unmistakable baritone voice. Following their debut, the Canadian band catapulted to fame with this release, largely thanks to the inescapable hit “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm,” a humming enigma about childhood traumas that topped charts worldwide. The title track opens with a spoken-word intro pondering divine creation, setting a tone of existential whimsy that permeates the record.

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Knights of the New Thunder by TNT

KotNT banned cover

Released on October 2, 1984, Knights of the New Thunder is the second studio album from Norwegian heavy metal band TNT, and it’s a pivotal one. This record introduced American vocalist Tony Harnell, whose soaring, high-pitched screams injected fresh energy into the band, replacing original singer Dag Ingebrigtsen. Recorded at Nidaros Studios in Trondheim and produced by Bjørn Nessjø, the album clocks in as TNT‘s last foray into pure heavy metal before veering toward glam rock commercialism in later works like Tell No Tales.

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Ground Control to Major Tom

Chris Hadfield

Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield is famous for his viral, modified cover of David Bowie‘s “Space Oddity,” which he performed and filmed on the International Space Station (ISS). Released on May 12, 2013, the video has garnered over 55 million views (as of February 2025) and is considered one of the coolest covers ever.

Beyond the viral hit, Hadfield‘s time during Expedition 35 made him an important figure in music history.

In October 2015, Hadfield released “Space Sessions: Songs from a Tin Can,” an album consisting of songs he had recorded aboard the ISS using a Larrivée Parlor guitar. This became the first album ever recorded in space.

During his free time, he recorded several other notable songs:

“Jewel in the Night,” the first song recorded in space, was released on YouTube on Christmas Eve, 2012.

He collaborated with Ed Robertson of the Barenaked Ladies for “Is Somebody Singing?” (I.S.S.), which premiered on CBC Radio in February 2013.

In addition to his musical feats, Hadfield is recognized as the first Canadian to walk in space.

Prince was a multi-instrumentalist

In 1979, Prince was 20 years old when he released his debut album For You.

All tracks were composed, produced, arranged and performed by Prince himself.

But did you know that he also played all the instruments on the album?

To be more precise, he played 27 different musical instruments, including electric and acoustic guitars, piano, Fender Rhodes piano, clavinet, ARP Pro Soloist, ARP String Ensemble, Minimoog, Polymoog, Oberheim Four Voice, bass guitar, drums, Pollard Syndrums, slapstick, wind chimes, glockenspiel, finger cymbals, handclaps, fingersnaps, water drums, bongos, congas, brush trap, bell tree and wood block.

This is just one of the many reasons he is regarded as one of the greatest musicians of all time.

Space Vampires VS Zombie Dinosaurs in 3-D by Psychostick

In the crowded arena of comedy metal, where most acts stumble into one-note novelty territory, Psychostick‘s 2011 release Space Vampires VS Zombie Dinosaurs in 3-D stands tall as a gloriously absurd triumph. This third full-length album from the Tempe, Arizona crew—delivers a masterclass in blending razor-sharp riffs with laugh-out-loud lyrics that poke fun at everything from politics to personal failings. It’s not just funny; it’s a surprisingly tight metal record that holds up under repeated spins.

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