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Best bass
The bass is what you feel before you hear it. Here is the album where each artist’s bass takes centre stage.
- 1 Queen The Game John Deacon wrote “Another One Bites the Dust” around a bass line – and gave Queen their biggest hit in the US. Listen to “Another One Bites the Dust”
- 2 The Beatles Abbey Road Paul McCartney’s melodic bass gives the Beatles’ songs an extra melody under the surface. Listen to “Come Together”. Listen to “Come Together” Timeless classic
- 3 Red Hot Chili Peppers Blood Sugar Sex Magik Flea plays funk with punk energy. “Give It Away” is built on a bass line and not much else. Listen to “Give It Away” Timeless classic
- 4 Fleetwood Mac Rumours John McVie’s bass line near the end of “The Chain” is so famous it has become a song in its own right for many. Listen to “The Chain” Timeless classic
- 5 Pixies Surfer Rosa Kim Deal’s bass is plain and simple – and she co-wrote “Gigantic” with Black Francis and sings it herself. Listen to “Gigantic” Timeless classic
- 6 The Cure Disintegration Simon Gallup’s bass carries the melodies while the guitars build clouds above. Listen to “Fascination Street” Timeless classic
- 7 The Smiths The Queen Is Dead Andy Rourke plays funky and playful under Marr’s guitars. “Barbarism Begins at Home” is his moment. Listen to “Barbarism Begins at Home” Timeless classic
22 artists in the list.