98 ALBUMS YOU NEED TO HEAR BEFORE THE WORLD ENDS - NEW WEBSITE

Hello and welcome back... You may have noticed that the posts on this site have been a bit limited. This is because of 2 things.

1. I have started a new site called '98 Albums you need to hear before the World Ends'.
I wanted to create a site that lists all my favorite albums of all time (not just 80s) although most will be from the 80s.
I hope to turn this into a book one day.
Also i will be giving you, the listener, the option at the end to get your hands on the AAC (320kbps) versions of all 98 albums for you to listen to.

Some of these albums are pretty rare and hard to find on CD.

Take a Look, Take a listen = http://98albums.blogspot.com.au/

2. Ive run out of ideas of Electronic80s, but not to fear, i will add as tracks come to mind :)

Please also consider making a small donation on the top right of this page, its much appreciated and really makes my day.

Many Thanks, hope you like the new page. 

J. GEILS BAND - COME BACK

Hello and welcome back... Love this, amazing sound.

From the 'Love Stinks' album from 1980 came this wicked track, heavy on the synths and those guitars... WOW

Its pretty good, considering in 1980, Synths were not that predominant in main stream music, where rock and punk still lived...

A sign of things to come? Yes it was.

Play LOUD :)

J.GEILS BAND - COME BACK  (1980)


'Come Back' made it to #24 in the Canadian music charts. #32 U.S, #34 Australia.
 
Sadly in April 2017, John J. Geils (lead Guitars), passed away, he was 71 years young.  RIP


LINKS

https://www.facebook.com/thejgeilsband

http://www.allmusic.com/artist/j-geils-band-mn0000776994

https://www.discogs.com/artist/254416-The-J-Geils-Band

https://itunes.apple.com/au/artist/the-j-geils-band/id149940

#J.Geils
#JGeilsBand
#electronic80s

COMBO AUDIO - ROMANTICIDE

Hello and welcome back... Rare track from U.S New Wave band 'Combo Audio'

Track released back in 1982 called Romanticide was a single only. It did show up on a compilation called 'Living in Oblivion - The 80s greatest hits'

Shame they didn't go further, they had a wicked sound.


COMBO AUDIO - ROMANTICIDE (1982)



LINKS

http://www.comboaudio.com/Legacy/legacy.html

https://www.discogs.com/Various-Living-In-Oblivion-The-80s-Greatest-Hits-Volume-1/release/459750

#ComboAudio
#Romanticide
#Electronic80s

FRONT 242 - NEVER STOP

Hello and welcome back... Wicked sounds this.

Belgian band 'Front 242' knew how to make excellent bass sounds and this track is amazing.

Released in 1989, Play LOUD :)

FRONT 242 - NEVER STOP  (1989)


#Front242
#Electronic80s

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MAN MACHINE - PLAY TO WIN

Hello and welcome back... Sounding very futuristic is MAN MACHINE

LaSt track on the 'Step into Time' album from German outfit Man Machine around 1990-1991''

Play Loud...

MAN MACHINE - PLAY TO WIN

SHONA LAING - GLAD IM NOT A KENNEDY

Hello and welcome back... Released in 1985 from N.Z musician 'Shona Laing', Glad I'm not a Kennedy made it to #2 in the music charts (N.Z)

Glad I'm not a Kennedy was from the album 'South'. Also on this album was the track 'Drive baby Drive', another fav of mine.

In 2013, Shona won a Legacy music award  for her work.

SHONA LAING - GLAD I'M NOT A KENNEDY



LYRICS
Living on through politics
Body-guarded, heart in bits
A blue-eyed honesty
Indigo injury
The family tree is felled
Bereavement worn so well
Giving up on certainty
Wilderness society

Wearing the fame like a loaded gun
Tied up with a rosary
I'm glad I'm not a Kennedy
Imagine being a Kennedy
Rule without remedy
To watch your family die
The world loves a sacrifice
Prophets longing for the three
Honoring the tragedy
They hunger for the crime
The privilege to take a life

Wearing the fame like a loaded gun
Tied up with a rosary
Ooh, I'm glad I'm not a Kennedy, glad im not a Kennedy

And is not peace basically
A matter of human rights?
The right to live out our lives
Without fear of devastation?
The right to breathe air
As nature provided it?
The right of future generations
To a healthy existence?
Let us if we can step back from
The shadows of war and seek out
The way of peace

I love the look in your eyes
I can see your soul sometimes and we laugh
When we try too hard we stop and start
Oh imagine being a Kennedy
I'm glad I'm not a Kennedy

Wearing the fame like a loaded gun
Tied up with a rosary
I'm glad I'm not a Kennedy
Imagine being a Kennedy
Ooh I'm glad I'm not a Kennedy

The cost of freedom is always high,
Yet one path we shall never choose
That is the path of surrender or submission.
When a man's way please the lord,
The scriptures tell us,
He maketh even his enemies
To be at peace with him'.
We will not prematurely or unnecessarily
Risk the course of worldwide nuclear war
In which even the fruits of victory
Would be ashes in our mouths
Ashes in our mouths
Ashes in our mouths
Ashes in our mouths


SHONA LAING - DRIVE BABY DRIVE


LINKS

https://www.discogs.com/artist/297959-Shona-Laing

https://itunes.apple.com/nz/artist/shona-laing/id151977669

https://www.amazon.com/South-Shona-Laing/dp/B000000GPE

#ShonaLaing
#Electronic80s

ERIC CARMEN - I WANNA HEAR IT FROM YOUR LIPS

Hello and welcome back... From 1984 'Eric Carmen' album.

'I wanna hear it from your Lips' made it to #10 in the U.S contemporary music charts.

Pretty good song, sadly i don't remember it here in Oz (think it was bigger in the U.S)

Check it out...

ERIC CARMEN - I WANNA HEAR IT FROM YOUR LIPS  (1984)


#EricCarmen
#Electronic80s

BLADE RUNNER 2049 TRAILER

Due for release October 6th 2017

MR MISTER - HUNTERS OF THE NIGHT

Hello and welcome back... Hunters of the Night was from Mr Mister's 1984 album 'I Wear the Face'

Released in 1984, Hunters of the Night made it to No57 on the Music Charts

This was Mr Misters first single and set the tone for bigger things to happen = the release of their 1985 'Welcome to the Real World' album. (ONE OF MY FAVS :))


MR MISTER - HUNTERS OF THE NIGHT  (1984)



LINKS

https://www.facebook.com/MrMrOfficial/

https://www.discogs.com/artist/133988-Mr-Mister

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#MrMister
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FOTOSTAT - BRAVE NEW WORLD

Hello and welcome back... Early 80s (1982), and the world was dreaming robots, drum machines and synths.
Brave new world was ahead of its time with hints of Kraftwerk, Gary Numan, John Foxx & Visage.

Formed in the U.K, 'Fotostat' consisted of brothers 'Glenn & Mark Robertson'... at one stage featured  in a Technics stereo commercial... cool

FOTOSTAT - BRAVE NEW WORLD (1982)


#Fotostat
#Electronic80s

SNOWY WHITE - BIRD OF PARADISE

Hello and welcome back... Stunning song this.

Close your eyes and drift away with Bird of Paradise by ex Thin Lizzy guitarist Snowy White.

Released back in 1983, Bird of Paradise made it to No6 in the U.K music charts..

Drift Away...

SNOWY WHITE - BIRD OF PARADISE  (1983)


LINKS

https://www.discogs.com/Snowy-White-Bird-Of-Paradise/release/1227474

https://play.spotify.com/track/0X7RPlCMbifRgyg1RpsR0K?play=true&utm_source=open.spotify.com&utm_medium=open

https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/snowy-white/id22351853

https://www.amazon.com/Birds-Paradise-Anthology-Snowy-White/dp/B0000CG44S


LYRICS

Saw you flying by
Flash of Turquoise Blue
I just had to try
To keep your life in view

My bird of paradise
Sweet bird of paradise

Wish that I could fly
I'd be beside you now
But I can only sigh
And watch you circle round

My bird of paradise
Sweet bird of paradise
My bird of paradise
Sweet bird of paradise
My bird of paradise

So you fly away
When will you come again
So I can watch you play
In the pouring rain

My bird of paradise
Sweet bird of paradise
My bird of paradise
Sweet bird of paradise
My bird of paradise

#SnowyWhite
#BirdofParadise
#Electronic80s



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PETE BURNS - DEAD AT AGE 57

Hello and welcome back... Sad news, with the death of Dead or Alive singer 'Pete Burns'

He passed away from massive cardiac arrest at the age of 57

Statement from his management team =

 “It is with the greatest sadness that we have to break the tragic news that out beloved Pete Burns of (Dead or Alive), died suddenly yesterday of a massive cardiac arrest. All of his family and friends are devastated by the loss of our special star. He was a true visionary, a beautiful talented soul, and he will be missed by all who loved and appreciated everything he was and all of the wonderful memories the has left is with. We have no more words, we will make a further statement when we have had a chance to come to terms with our devastating loss. He will live forever in our memories. Sending you all our love. Lynne, Michael, Steve

R.I.P. Pete

#PeteBurns
#DeadorAlive
#electronic80s

HIT LIST - INTO THE FIRE

From the U.K came this wicked track...

Decent beat with slathering of guitar twangs leave you wanting more. From 1986.

Rumor has it, Into the Fire was released in 1985 but Virgin records pulled it from airplay because of a nasty fire broke out in Bradford City football stadium, U.K killing 56 people.
Record execs deemed it insensitive and pulled the track.

A year later it was re-released.

A rare hit...

HIT LIST - INTO THE FIRE

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THE GO-GOs LIVE - 1981

How cool would it be to go back to 1981 and see this live?

Until then, its the Internet and sites like this one..

Enjoy

THE GO-GOs LIVE  (1981)

BLIND DATE - YOUR HEART KEEPS BURNING

From 1985 comes this awesome sounding track...

When was the last time you heard this?


BLIND DATE - YOUR HEART KEEPS BURNING  (1985)

MR MISTER - LIVE IN CONCERT (1985)

TRACK LIST
Black/White
Something Real
Broken Wings
Into My Own Hands
Is It Love
Kyrie

#MrMister
#Electronic80s

THE HISTORY OF HOUSE MUSIC (Documentary)

Hello and welcome back... Found this really interesting..

If you love house music and wondered 'Where did it all start?' then wonder no more...

This documentary is pretty informative and goes for a staggering 2.5 hours but its well worth it.

So many memories and wicked dance tracks...

Grab a cup of tea and some iced vovo's and enjoy..


THE HISTORY OF HOUSE MUSIC


Thanks to robotsistrom for the video

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#electronic80s
#house music

WOMAN AFRAID OF OWLS

Hello and welcome back... Fresh from 80s VHS tape, its time for macrame owls...

WOMEN AFRAID OF OWLS


Thanks to CollegeHumor for the video.

BEST OF REWIND 80S FESTIVAL 2011

Hello and welcome back.... Another Excellent 80s concert to excite you..

This time we're in the U.K with the Rewind 80s festival 2011.

Acts include Go West, Billy Ocean, Rick Astley, Pointer Sisters, the B-52s, Frankie goes to Hollywood, Roland Gift of Fine Young Cannibals, English Beat, Tom Bailey of Thompson Twins, Starship and heaps more...

Enjoy

REWIND 80S FESTIVAL 2011 (BEST OF)

Massive thanks to Gustavo Marín for the video..

DREAM SEQUENCE - NEVER BE THE SAME

Hello and welcome back... New music from 80s inspired music producer 'Dream Sequence'

 There are 2 versions going to be available, this is the instrumental version...

'Never be the Same' blends Lush Synths, Edgy Melodic Guitars and remembers when things were never to be the same.
Sounds amazing on a good set of headphones... Enjoy

DREAM SEQUENCE - NEVER BE THE SAME

LINKS

https://soundcloud.com/the-dream-sequence/never-be-the-same-instumental (Free download Available)

https://soundcloud.com/the-dream-sequence

http://thedreamsequence.blogspot.com.au/

#electronic80s