A transcript of Hack’s programme concerning the Hottest 100 of all Time and its dire lack of women.
Over 61000 people voted, and the average age of voters was 21. If you were anything like me, you had a great time listening to the results over the last week or so. But now with the results all finally in hand, was there something that stuck out for you? People have been blogging and tweeting about this since the countdown finished: the complete absence of female artists.
There were just two tracks with a female lead vocal – both were guest vocalists for Massive Attack – and there were just five bands with a female members. So the obvious question for you today is this: Is your taste in music sexist? Is there something about male artists that just resonates with you more? I’m keen to hear why female artists didn’t make the top ten for you, or if they did, why do you think female artists didn’t make the final 100?
You can listen to the Hack episode in question here until next Monday.
