Chris Molanphy

@cmolanphy

Chart analyst/pop critic. Host of podcast #HitParadePod. Writer of Slate’s #WhyIsThisSongNo1? Feet on the ground, reaching for the stars. (Pronouns—he/him/his.)

Brooklyn, NY

chris.molanphy.com

Joined April 2009

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Chris Molanphy
@cmolanphy
Feb 25, 2023
On a new #HitParadePod—The Bridge, @timmysommer, who signed Hootie &the Blowfish to Atlantic, makes the case for them as “Generation R.E.M.” & assesses why their followup album led to their downfall. Plus, trivia…and a preview that gets the party started.
Hootie Were Descendants of R.E.M.
From slate.com
Chris Molanphy
@cmolanphy
Mar 11, 2023
Every year I look fwd to @Thirdmanmovies’ predix, especially his breakdown of the Best Pic ranked ballot. I’m a bit surprised he thinks AQotWF is gonna start in the middle of the pack—I’m convinced (dreading?) that movie has deep “steak-eater” love—but I like the result here, so.
Daniel Joyaux
@Thirdmanmovies
Mar 10, 2023
Who's ready for Oscar predictions?? In addition to my thoughts on all 23 categories, I also simulate the Best Picture preferential ballot round by round, predicting every elimination and vote reallocation. Check them out! filmotomy.com/projecting-tho…
Chris Molanphy
@cmolanphy
Feb 24, 2023
Another #Oscars season means I got to do another music nominees chat on @podbelowtheline. I join @LouisWeeks, Jennie Armon &host Skid to talk #BestScore: Is John Williams as overdue as Spielberg? Will SonLux be swept in w/‘EEAAO’ or Hauschka w/‘All Quiet’? podbean.com/media/share/pb…
Chris Molanphy
@cmolanphy
Feb 20, 2023
Dunno how—if “Cry Me a River” is a 10 (it is)—this isn’t one too (T.I.’s rap alone!) but still a great read. I mark the popifying of @pitchfork as a 2-step process: the ’04 Annie rave, in which @scottplagenhoef told off PF’s readership; followed by the “My Love” year-end ranking.
Chris Molanphy
@cmolanphy
Feb 13, 2023
#Rihanna stats—I counted 6 No1s (*) out of a 12-song set: “Bitch Betta Have My Money” “Where Have You Been” * “Only Girl(In the World)” * “We Found Love” * “Rude Boy” * “Work” “Wild Thoughts” “Pour It Up” “All of the Lights” “Run This Town” * “Umbrella” * “Diamonds” No new songs!