6 Super Nostalgic Songs Gen Zers Probably Blocked Out Of Their Memory - Blavity

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6 Super Nostalgic Songs Gen Zers Probably Blocked Out Of Their Memory - Blavity

We've all had the experience of an old, long-forgotten song pop up in our head, filling us with nostalgia . Whether it's an old favorite or a song that's tied to a childhood memory, music has the power to make us reminisce in vivid ways. On the contrary, there is the experience of running into a song that just didn't do it for you. Whether the tune was overplayed, strange, or just a lousy song, some tracks have negative associations within our minds. While music tastes and preferences vary widely from person to person, some songs are more polarizing than others. Similarly, while all tracks will get at least a little bit of criticism, some appear to garner more hate than others. With this in mind, we've compiled a list of 6 songs Gen Z-ers most likely blocked out of their memory.

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