I found about this one relatively recently. I listened to it non-stop for a while. Then I paid over the odds to import it from…
Tag: 80s
23/03/2021: “Rock And A Hard Place” by The Rolling Stones
It’s a testament to the longevity of The Rolling Stones’ music that they could record this song on the eve of the 90s, having rocked…
18/03/2021: “The Last Goodbye” by Agent Orange
Agent Orange were a slight oddity as they blended laid back surf rock with the explosive energy of hardcore punk. You can especially hear the…
15/03/2021: “Princes Of The Universe” by Queen
Queen, for whatever reason, excelled at soundtracks. Perhaps that epic 80s Stadium Rock vibe helps. It’s bombastic and full of feeling, especially with Freddie Mercury…
09/03/2021: “Swingin’ Party” by The Replacements
The Replacements were a genuinely innovative band. On a song like this, which doesn’t sound super new 35 years down the line, it can be…
05/03/2021: “You’re The One For Me (Labour Of Love Remix)” by D-Train
The original version of “You’re The One For Me” was D-Train’s first single, released in 1981. Paul Hardcastle released a cover in the same year….
04/03/2021: “Moon Over Marin” by Dead Kennedys
The Dead Kennedys were a crucial part of the original Punk Rock movement. Formed in 1978, the band hails from San Francisco, and Marin is…
02/03/2021: “There Goes Norman” by The Undertones
There’s a mischievous, youthful joy to The Undertones’ music. It’s often remarked how much this contrasts with their origins in Troubles era Northern Ireland. Perhaps…
22/02/2021: “Red Shift” by Scientist
Researching this was confusing, because Scientist and Greensleeves had a copywrite dispute in 2005. The Scientist backed album is called Scientist & The Space Invaders,…
21/02/2021: “The Beautiful Ones” by Prince
Nobody does it like Prince did. His signature sound, his trademark singing, his timeless compositions. Purple Rain is a true product of the 80s, with its synths…