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Ah heck, has it really been since June that I last posted about my Finnish chart adventures? Going through 2003 sure took a lot of time - but I guess it also highlights how busy my life has been. In any case, my archeological dig-through of my cultural heritage and its chart successes has finally advanced a full year, and I'm happy to post another summary of the year's best (and the worst). >> If you want to read all the thoughts on the full year's #1 charts, check the list out on RYM << 2003 is a genre mixed bag. All the contemporary trends are rearing their heads and making their presence known: Finnish hip-hop is continuing its renaissance years and is about to move from a novel new voice to an established part of the pop culture tapestry, metal and hard rock are going strong and securing their presence in the guitar-loving country, and of course there's all the flashy pop of the day too. And, well, some novelty garbage, just to round it all up. What's key here is how much of all…

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