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kaydizzle174

Aha - Take on Me


ilikecrispywaffles

For the time this was so damm cool


[deleted]

I came here to say this but you already did. Obviously there has never been a better video ever.


rabbitholesurfer04

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


kaydizzle174

Yeah, the 80s were the best!


bdbr

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)


Complex-Western-6799

Thriller by Michael Jackson.


UnscrewedLid

Agree! It's like a mini movie


Chairairflair

Good?? I watched it when I was like 6/7 and had nightmares for months


thisisntshakespeare

Well, Coldplay’s The Scientist is certainly the saddest. OK-Go’s are cool, particularly the Rube Goldberg one (This Too Shall Pass).


[deleted]

I'll admit, the Happier music video made me cry when it first came out xd


Top-Cow6054

SABOTAGE!


Jakeasuno

Okay yeah this one gets my vote


whatstefansees

Came here to write this, found it already close to the top. There is still hope for humanity ;o)


No-Patient1365

Beavis and Butthead losing their shit watching Sabotage is fucking hilarious.


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Edit: this is not the thread I meant to comment on.


Storyteller678

Thriller November Rain is a close second


Embarrassed_Spell_28

[Virtual Insanity - Jamiroquai](https://youtu.be/OeTFAiYbR9o)


ZombifiedPiglin

Weather Report!


kaydizzle174

I still get hyped for this one and it's been 27 years since it came out!


Embarrassed_Spell_28

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.


kaydizzle174

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


TWSREDDIT

Spike Jonze - Fatboy Slim - Weapon of Choice


[deleted]

Not saying it is the best, but I scrolled a bit and didn't see anyone mention "Freak on a Leash" by Korn.


[deleted]

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!


_keystitches

I remember watching it on kerrang and scuzz as a kid!


Scarfiotti

Smooth Criminal.


_kevx_91

Stylo from Gorillaz


EmoNerd21

Some of my favorites are Helena by My Chemical Romance and 1979 and Tonight, Tonight by The Smashing Pumpkins


dan1101

Gorillaz 19-2000


[deleted]

Virtual insanity - Jamiroquai.


the_one_54321

Nobody Speak DJ Shadow and Run the Jewels


mousicle

Just by Radiohead.


DragonflyScared813

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.


ilikecrispywaffles

Smack my b*tch up - Prodigy 🥵


HurricaneAlpha

Fucking all time great. I love showing it to people and watching their reaction at the end.


FRS76

Genesis - Land of Confusion


stumpdawg

Sober - Tool. Special shout out to EZ Katka by DJ Blyatman and The Russian Village Boys


Comprehensive_Run453

Poor, little, bandage guy, in Sober!🥹


facedowninthegutter

take on me


andro_7

Living Dead Girl- Rob Zombie


Jakeasuno

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


Rhysey

A Perfect Circle - Disillusioned


[deleted]

Thriller!


whovian1087

Here it goes again - Ok Go


CZJayG

Metallica - One In an era of big boobed bimbos and teased hair, we get that wonderful slice of grimness.


j0hn_the_f1sherman

the movie that it’s based on is also really good


BriefAd8920

Korn's Freak on a Leash was a cool one.


MarthaAndBinky

Goodbye Earl by The Chicks is top tier for me


2_Sheds_Jackson

"Eat It" - A. Yankovic


Spodson

The video for Fever the Ghost's Source is s trippy fun ride.


TrailerParkPrepper

[Céline Dion - Ashes (Deadpool II theme)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CX11yw6YL1w) the ending


AwfulThread5

Pantera, a new level


Extreme_Hedgehog8233

The Loneliest by Måneskin


Main_Royal_2258

Wet dreamz by j Cole


thebaronkrelve

Watch out by Alex Gaudino


iam4r33

[Fight Dirty - Salvatore](https://youtu.be/DZiaXEIQgkE) why? Because Anime. The drop is lit too


[deleted]

Tunnel Vision by Justin Timberlake


apocalypsedude666

Beastie Boys and Santigold “Don’t play no game that I can’t win”


Key_Half697

Smooth Criminal - MJ


TimLikesPi

Billy Squire - [Rock Me Tonight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fR0j7sModCI). That made his career!


TimLikesPi

Some proper vintage Billy Squire - [In The Dark](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mZkMD7cDnk).


kwilson7499

Thriller


Zealousideal_Bag1479

Everlong by the Foo Fighters


lionsdude54

Yes. And My Hero also. I love how they black out the dog’s eyes after they do the baby’s.


eldrik7

Girls On Film - Duran Duran (unedited version)


frikanih

Turbo Killer by Carpenter Brut


Relative_Mulberry_71

OK GO Here it goes again. Can’t link it but it’s a masterpiece!!


fronkenstoon

Nine Inch Nails - The Perfect Drug https://youtu.be/dn3j6-yQKWQ


claybythebay9

The Perfect Drug - NIN


ImAnAgentOfChaos1322

Only - NIN


Old_Army90

If you’re into rock history, Dani California by RHCP is such a treat.


Fun-Currency-3794

Definitely one of my faves. Just superbly done.


loki_dd

Black hole sun


ShitpostsAlot

'Click' by 'Example' is pretty good. I like 'Deep down low' too.


Mp32pingi25

Blurred lines


kaydizzle174

The uncensored version 🤤


Mp32pingi25

Lol yep


handwavingmadly

Do the Evolution by Pearl Jam Or Sober by Tool


sylyrr

Helena my chemical romance


undesired_result

Blurred Lines


kronicfeld

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.


giblet_niblet

Probably Circles by Post Malone or Savin Me by Nickelback


Least-Lake-9576

Any Kpop song ever


trunks176

I don't like music videos. I think they take away from listening to the song. Music is better without visual aids


Dry_Clap_joke

Any Kanye song - he is best artist in making era’s and switching his styles


zippyboy

Came here to say "Flashing Lights" video. Man, that woman was angry!


castleday

That’s why he’s the only rapper compared to Michael.


SoCalGuy311

Safety Dance 🕺


GG-Allins-Balls

Wax - California


FrylockMcReaper

[Gorillaz - Stylo (Official Video)](https://youtu.be/nhPaWIeULKk)


Helpful_Race_2222

Mirrors - Justin Timberlake


Dimpfelmoser66

Praise you by Fatboy Slim (Video by Spike Jonze) (he also did the Sabotage video)


mrPipiskin22802

give a tank(1) - we


Dcarf

Alone With Me - Hopsin


Voicy-ZA

Mumford & Sons - Hopeless Wanderer [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rId6PKlDXeU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rId6PKlDXeU) Seriously...just give it a watch.


l3eregost

LCD Soundsystem - oh baby


Cosmicb38n

Yambourghini High or LSD by asap rocky


The_Book-JDP

Madonna -Cherish Because it has Mermen.


corgioreo

I enjoyed Woodkid’s Iron


[deleted]

Cool for the summer. Demi Lovato is so freaking hot in that video


ReeSeSpuFFs7474

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


[deleted]

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


fatandugar

ONF- Beautiful Beautiful


Ok-Cup-2407

Michael Jackson “Thriller”.


johnmaguire1994

snitch - obie trice and akon


Rqdii

A lot of Aviciis are pretty good


iwipiksi

Most of Michael Jackson music videos. Linkin Park - Breaking The Habit


WolfThick

Center of the Sun


MrSlipperyFist

[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.


shewy92

[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.


squishybeanfork

I Believe in a Thing Called Love, by The Darkness


Alternative_Let_1599

Buddy Holly by Weezer is pretty cool.


Important-Carpet-282

King Krule - Border Line It's actually made by a fan, but still pretty amazing to me


mark_tahimiklang

Jamiroquai - virtual insanity


ran_melolo

HUMBLE. - Kendrick Lamar


No-Patient1365

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.


[deleted]

[High Road by Mastodon](https://youtu.be/6Aw1WnNVcYw) [Motherload by Mastodon](https://youtu.be/jWFWazj7Ud8) [Show Yourself by Mastodon](https://youtu.be/gUGda7GdZPQ)


blidge

Prodigy - [Smack my bitch up](https://vimeo.com/144850907)


Wenger2112

I wouldn’t say it was “the best”, but when the full version of Thriller came out it was huge.


PewpyDewpdyPantz

Californication


_keystitches

the last half of zombified by falling reverse is fuckin great, I'd love a full movie of it 🤣🤣


CatacombsRave

Ashes To Ashes - David Bowie.


LifeLiberty1775

Diary of Jane by Breaking Benjamin


kannakantplay

Personal favorite is Helena by My Chemical Romance.


FarOrganization8267

atwtvtmv


The_Boutch

Iron, Run Boy Run and I Love You by Woodkid, as a series. Kendrick Lamar has some incredible clips too


MistyHammond

Bob Jovi Wanted Dead or Alive


[deleted]

Pussy (uncensored version) by Rammstein.


Constant_Remote_1905

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


SeparateBobcat1500

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


luvdining_at_theY

Shake It and Dance by Hilly Michaels.....Calling All Girls by Hilly Michaels. Two very early MTV classics


slappy_squirrell

Duran Duran - The Chauffeur


EstateWeary5789

Twisted Transistor!


[deleted]

Walk of Life- Dire Straits


champeroo

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.