A scattered, imprecise, adoring, algorithmically-generated historiography of how we think about what we have loved. See also a genre-history version.

Dive into "A Retromatic History of Music (or Love), 2023–1960" and embark on a musical journey through time. This playlist opens with the infectious energy of "Mr. Brightside" by The Killers and then leads you into the tender "Untuk Mencintaimu" by Seventeen. You'll find genre-spanning tracks like the soulful "Broken Halos" by Chris Stapleton and the passionate "Mientes Tan Bien" by Sin Bandera. Classic rock anthems like KISS's "I Was Made For Lovin' You" and ZZ Top's remastered "La Grange" fuel the nostalgia.

Modern hits like "The Middle" by Zedd and Maren Morris sit comfortably alongside timeless tracks like "Somewhere Only We Know" by Keane and the rebellious "We're Not Gonna Take It" by Twisted Sister. Other highlights include the groovy beats of "You Can Call Me Al" by Paul Simon and the seductive rhythms of Miguel's "Sure Thing". Whether it's the punk flair of "Believer" by Imagine Dragons or the cinematic flair of Coolio's "Gangsta's Paradise," this playlist delivers decades of love, heartbreak, and unforgettable hooks.