A Minneapolis crew of actual children, part of an after-school program called Beats And Rhymes, come up with what may be the summer's final truly great jam. Over dramatic synth strings and 808ish thump, the kids deliver a jaw-dropper that may do for the title munchies what E.T. did for Reese's Pieces. Inspirational verse: "Snacks on snacks on snacks."

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“More Than a Feeling”

Boston mastermind Tom Scholz was as surprised by anyone when he sent his unsolicited demo to record labels and got back a positive response. Scholz said, “I couldn’t believe it. Nobody knew who we were, so I wouldn’t even say we were struggling. It was groveling.” Part of the credit for the interest must go to the anthemic rock number "More Than a Feeling." Inspired by the Left Banke's 1966 hit "Walk Away Renee," Scholz worked on the song for five years in his basement studio before it was released on this album.