This year’s Triple J Hottest 100 is imminent, and while some listeners may be up to date with the latest hits, more Australians are likely to remember the top 10 from decades past.
Triple J‘s Hottest 100 began in 1993 and has grown into Australia’s largest and most popular annual music poll. Reflecting on the top 10 from 2014, 2004, and 1994 – and even the top charting songs from 1984 – reveals a dense and diverse musical history.