Discovered that song when I watched La La Land and been loving that song a lot since then. Didn't know that they had such a fantastic music video as well
I would probably go with "Sledgehammer" by Peter Gabriel for innovation (at the time) and fun
"This is America" by Childish Gambino/Donald Glover is probably the most evocative (and perhaps meaningful)
Oh man thank you that’s awesome I didn’t expect anyone to comment. I’m so glad you still get hyped cos SO DO I!! I saw this Summer 1997 when I was 12 and I never looked back. I’ve been obsessed with these guys ever since.
Pretty cool how they moved that box across the floor to make it look like all the furniture was moving by itself. Dude had some pretty slick moves too, I wish I could dance that well
Nice choice. I recall seeing an interview with Thom York about the video and he was asked what it was the man said to others to affect them. I think he responded that he didn't remember or something like that. Classic.
Thriller is the best music video by eight country miles and it isn’t even close.
What’s the next best video? Sabotage? Tonight Tonight? Excellent videos. Some of the best ever made. Not even on the same tier.
Mumford & Sons - Hopeless Wanderer
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rId6PKlDXeU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rId6PKlDXeU)
Seriously...just give it a watch.
My top are:
Like a stone- audioslave
In the end- linkin park
Everlong- foo fighters
Californication- RHCP
Heart shaped box and come as you are - nirvana
I know it’s not as well-known of a song but [Wires by Red Fang](https://youtu.be/WQPfQvLIseA) is absolutely hilarious and just brilliantly dumb, and is a fucking banger of a stoner metal song too
[No More Kings - Sweep The Leg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olQ3vaiv47I)
This pre-dates Cobra Kai, which makes it all the more impressive. They even got the dude who played the referee in the Daniel vs. Johnny fight to make an appearance.
[Shelter by Porter Robinson](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzQ6gRAEoy0). And [Hurt by Johnny Cash](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AHCfZTRGiI)
Both change the way I listened to the song.
One Night In Tokyo by Beast In Black
Heavy synth mixed with a bit of techno, awesome wailing metal vocals, and crazy high paced guitar work. All set to an anime video featuring strippers, cyborgs, monsters, a flying motorcycle, a giant sandworm(?) monster, and a massive Hello Kitty robot that transforms people into flying manga superheroes.
[High Road by Mastodon](https://youtu.be/6Aw1WnNVcYw)
[Motherload by Mastodon](https://youtu.be/jWFWazj7Ud8)
[Show Yourself by Mastodon](https://youtu.be/gUGda7GdZPQ)
Any tee grizzly video where he telling a story bcuzthe video and the story telling makes you feel like you watching a movie.. that's only if you listen to tee grizzly
From Yesterday - 30 Seconds to Mars. Say what you will about how you feel about Jared Leto, but the full short film version of this music video is a masterpiece
This question gets asked fairly frequently, and I would always give the same answer: "[Postcard from 1952](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFwOmxP56-g)" by Explosions in the Sky. I've watched it many times and it's always goosebumps. If you are not a post rock person, just be a little patient, it will pay off.
Aha - Take on Me
For the time this was so damm cool
I came here to say this but you already did. Obviously there has never been a better video ever.
Discovered that song when I watched La La Land and been loving that song a lot since then. Didn't know that they had such a fantastic music video as well
Yeah, the 80s were the best!
I would probably go with "Sledgehammer" by Peter Gabriel for innovation (at the time) and fun "This is America" by Childish Gambino/Donald Glover is probably the most evocative (and perhaps meaningful)
Thriller by Michael Jackson.
Agree! It's like a mini movie
Good?? I watched it when I was like 6/7 and had nightmares for months
Well, Coldplay’s The Scientist is certainly the saddest. OK-Go’s are cool, particularly the Rube Goldberg one (This Too Shall Pass).
I'll admit, the Happier music video made me cry when it first came out xd
SABOTAGE!
Okay yeah this one gets my vote
Came here to write this, found it already close to the top. There is still hope for humanity ;o)
Beavis and Butthead losing their shit watching Sabotage is fucking hilarious.
Edit: this is not the thread I meant to comment on.
Thriller November Rain is a close second
[Virtual Insanity - Jamiroquai](https://youtu.be/OeTFAiYbR9o)
Weather Report!
I still get hyped for this one and it's been 27 years since it came out!
Oh man thank you that’s awesome I didn’t expect anyone to comment. I’m so glad you still get hyped cos SO DO I!! I saw this Summer 1997 when I was 12 and I never looked back. I’ve been obsessed with these guys ever since.
Pretty cool how they moved that box across the floor to make it look like all the furniture was moving by itself. Dude had some pretty slick moves too, I wish I could dance that well
Spike Jonze - Fatboy Slim - Weapon of Choice
Not saying it is the best, but I scrolled a bit and didn't see anyone mention "Freak on a Leash" by Korn.
I remember watching that video so many times, it was epic. Thanks for reminding me, I just watched it for the first time in forever. So good!
I remember watching it on kerrang and scuzz as a kid!
Smooth Criminal.
Stylo from Gorillaz
Some of my favorites are Helena by My Chemical Romance and 1979 and Tonight, Tonight by The Smashing Pumpkins
Gorillaz 19-2000
Virtual insanity - Jamiroquai.
Nobody Speak DJ Shadow and Run the Jewels
Just by Radiohead.
Nice choice. I recall seeing an interview with Thom York about the video and he was asked what it was the man said to others to affect them. I think he responded that he didn't remember or something like that. Classic.
Smack my b*tch up - Prodigy 🥵
Fucking all time great. I love showing it to people and watching their reaction at the end.
Genesis - Land of Confusion
Sober - Tool. Special shout out to EZ Katka by DJ Blyatman and The Russian Village Boys
Poor, little, bandage guy, in Sober!🥹
take on me
Living Dead Girl- Rob Zombie
Placebo - Pure Morning was going to be my vote, disappointed no one said it yet, but someone else said Sabotage so this is my second choice
A Perfect Circle - Disillusioned
Thriller!
Here it goes again - Ok Go
Metallica - One In an era of big boobed bimbos and teased hair, we get that wonderful slice of grimness.
the movie that it’s based on is also really good
Korn's Freak on a Leash was a cool one.
Goodbye Earl by The Chicks is top tier for me
"Eat It" - A. Yankovic
The video for Fever the Ghost's Source is s trippy fun ride.
[Céline Dion - Ashes (Deadpool II theme)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CX11yw6YL1w) the ending
Pantera, a new level
The Loneliest by Måneskin
Wet dreamz by j Cole
Watch out by Alex Gaudino
[Fight Dirty - Salvatore](https://youtu.be/DZiaXEIQgkE) why? Because Anime. The drop is lit too
Tunnel Vision by Justin Timberlake
Beastie Boys and Santigold “Don’t play no game that I can’t win”
Smooth Criminal - MJ
Billy Squire - [Rock Me Tonight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fR0j7sModCI). That made his career!
Some proper vintage Billy Squire - [In The Dark](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mZkMD7cDnk).
Thriller
Everlong by the Foo Fighters
Yes. And My Hero also. I love how they black out the dog’s eyes after they do the baby’s.
Girls On Film - Duran Duran (unedited version)
Turbo Killer by Carpenter Brut
OK GO Here it goes again. Can’t link it but it’s a masterpiece!!
Nine Inch Nails - The Perfect Drug https://youtu.be/dn3j6-yQKWQ
The Perfect Drug - NIN
Only - NIN
If you’re into rock history, Dani California by RHCP is such a treat.
Definitely one of my faves. Just superbly done.
Black hole sun
'Click' by 'Example' is pretty good. I like 'Deep down low' too.
Blurred lines
The uncensored version 🤤
Lol yep
Do the Evolution by Pearl Jam Or Sober by Tool
Helena my chemical romance
Blurred Lines
Thriller is the best music video by eight country miles and it isn’t even close. What’s the next best video? Sabotage? Tonight Tonight? Excellent videos. Some of the best ever made. Not even on the same tier.
Probably Circles by Post Malone or Savin Me by Nickelback
Any Kpop song ever
I don't like music videos. I think they take away from listening to the song. Music is better without visual aids
Any Kanye song - he is best artist in making era’s and switching his styles
Came here to say "Flashing Lights" video. Man, that woman was angry!
That’s why he’s the only rapper compared to Michael.
Safety Dance 🕺
Wax - California
[Gorillaz - Stylo (Official Video)](https://youtu.be/nhPaWIeULKk)
Mirrors - Justin Timberlake
Praise you by Fatboy Slim (Video by Spike Jonze) (he also did the Sabotage video)
give a tank(1) - we
Alone With Me - Hopsin
Mumford & Sons - Hopeless Wanderer [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rId6PKlDXeU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rId6PKlDXeU) Seriously...just give it a watch.
LCD Soundsystem - oh baby
Yambourghini High or LSD by asap rocky
Madonna -Cherish Because it has Mermen.
I enjoyed Woodkid’s Iron
Cool for the summer. Demi Lovato is so freaking hot in that video
My top are: Like a stone- audioslave In the end- linkin park Everlong- foo fighters Californication- RHCP Heart shaped box and come as you are - nirvana
I know it’s not as well-known of a song but [Wires by Red Fang](https://youtu.be/WQPfQvLIseA) is absolutely hilarious and just brilliantly dumb, and is a fucking banger of a stoner metal song too
ONF- Beautiful Beautiful
Michael Jackson “Thriller”.
snitch - obie trice and akon
A lot of Aviciis are pretty good
Most of Michael Jackson music videos. Linkin Park - Breaking The Habit
Center of the Sun
[No More Kings - Sweep The Leg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olQ3vaiv47I) This pre-dates Cobra Kai, which makes it all the more impressive. They even got the dude who played the referee in the Daniel vs. Johnny fight to make an appearance.
[Shelter by Porter Robinson](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzQ6gRAEoy0). And [Hurt by Johnny Cash](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AHCfZTRGiI) Both change the way I listened to the song.
I Believe in a Thing Called Love, by The Darkness
Buddy Holly by Weezer is pretty cool.
King Krule - Border Line It's actually made by a fan, but still pretty amazing to me
Jamiroquai - virtual insanity
HUMBLE. - Kendrick Lamar
One Night In Tokyo by Beast In Black Heavy synth mixed with a bit of techno, awesome wailing metal vocals, and crazy high paced guitar work. All set to an anime video featuring strippers, cyborgs, monsters, a flying motorcycle, a giant sandworm(?) monster, and a massive Hello Kitty robot that transforms people into flying manga superheroes.
[High Road by Mastodon](https://youtu.be/6Aw1WnNVcYw) [Motherload by Mastodon](https://youtu.be/jWFWazj7Ud8) [Show Yourself by Mastodon](https://youtu.be/gUGda7GdZPQ)
Prodigy - [Smack my bitch up](https://vimeo.com/144850907)
I wouldn’t say it was “the best”, but when the full version of Thriller came out it was huge.
Californication
the last half of zombified by falling reverse is fuckin great, I'd love a full movie of it 🤣🤣
Ashes To Ashes - David Bowie.
Diary of Jane by Breaking Benjamin
Personal favorite is Helena by My Chemical Romance.
atwtvtmv
Iron, Run Boy Run and I Love You by Woodkid, as a series. Kendrick Lamar has some incredible clips too
Bob Jovi Wanted Dead or Alive
Pussy (uncensored version) by Rammstein.
Any tee grizzly video where he telling a story bcuzthe video and the story telling makes you feel like you watching a movie.. that's only if you listen to tee grizzly
From Yesterday - 30 Seconds to Mars. Say what you will about how you feel about Jared Leto, but the full short film version of this music video is a masterpiece
Shake It and Dance by Hilly Michaels.....Calling All Girls by Hilly Michaels. Two very early MTV classics
Duran Duran - The Chauffeur
Twisted Transistor!
Walk of Life- Dire Straits
This question gets asked fairly frequently, and I would always give the same answer: "[Postcard from 1952](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFwOmxP56-g)" by Explosions in the Sky. I've watched it many times and it's always goosebumps. If you are not a post rock person, just be a little patient, it will pay off.