Can you feel the Kenergy? – 5 Albums Inspired by Barbenheimer

Hi Barbie! Hi Ken! 

(Oh and hi Allan, I guess...)

Unless you've been living under a rock this year, you've heard about Barbenheimer. It's the double feature that had the entire world thinking pink and donning their best tailored suits to the cinema.

Our two unlikely heroes – Barbie and Oppy – polar opposites with a mutual sense of existential dread. Uniting us all. What a time to be alive!

Inspired by this year's biggest craze, here are five albums perfect for when you're in need for some Kenergy! 

1/ 'Barbie (Original Soundtrack)' by Various Artists

The Barbie soundtrack, drenched in more pink than a flamingo at a bubblegum factory, is a pop culture masterpiece that hit us like a glittery freight train. This hot pink vinyl gem features instant hits from Dua Lipa's disco banger "Dance The Night" to Billie Eilish's heartbreaker "What Was I Made For?" And oh, who could forget Ryan Gosling blowing our damn minds with the rousing "I'm Just Ken".

2/ 'Power Windows' by Rush

Rush's 'Power Windows' is a musical powerhouse that's as potent as a scientific formula, winning the hearts of rock enthusiasts worldwide. Tracks like "The Big Money" and "Manhattan Project" echo the nail-biting intensity of Oppenheimer's quest for the atomic bomb.

3/ 'Electra Heart' by MARINA

MARINA's 'Electra Heart' isn't just an album; it's a pop phenomenon that hit the music scene like a glitter cannon at a disco. Hell, it arguably helped raise a whole generation who grew up on Tumblr in the 2010s – iykyk. Amongst the sugary production, MARINA seizes our attention with her witty (and often dark) lyrics on cult tracks like "Primadonna" and "How To Be A Heartbreaker", reminding us of Barbie! 

4/ 'Black Holes and Revelations' by Muse

Muse's 'Black Holes and Revelations' isn't just an album; it's a cosmic rollercoaster ride for your eardrums. With anthems like "Supermassive Black Hole," this record crashed into the music scene like a UFO filled with killer guitar riffs and extraterrestrial beats. We couldn't help but draw parallels between the lyrics of the iconic "Starlight" and 'Oppenheimer', which has both narrators grappling with chasing something 'grand' at the great cost of what they love. (And their humanity!).

5/ 'She's So Unusual' by Cyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper's 'She's So Unusual' is a musical time capsule of the '80s, capturing the era's quirkiness and neon-soaked charm like a Polaroid snapshot. This album was so iconic it practically walked into the GRAMMY Awards wearing mismatched socks and claimed itself a trophy. With unforgettable hits like "Time After Time," this record proves that Cyndi wasn't just unusual; she was uniquely fabulous – just like our heroine Barbie who would have 110% blasted "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" at her big blowout party! 

Can. You. Feel. The. KENERGY? We sure as hell do!

P.S. Of course, we couldn't end this list without an obvious special mention. Last but not least – enter: Aqua's debut album 'Aquarium' which features the mega hit "Barbie Girl". Enough said.

 (Photo Credit: Warner Bros)