(ok technically Supersonic is 1987 but it was a hit in 1988)
― Siegbran, Thursday, 23 September 2021 09:53 (two years ago) link
Not much industrial/EBM either I don’t think?
My pick for EBM from the 1980s = Front 242 Headhunter (Belgium 1988)
― Siegbran, Thursday, 23 September 2021 09:58 (two years ago) link
Absolutely! Also Nitzer Ebb - Join In The Chant. Kill Motherfucking Depeche Mode. Einstürzende Neubauten!Now that I’ve watched Small Axe I’m considering changing my choice to Kunta Kinte by the Revolutionaries but when was it actually published? Apparently it was exclusively available on select dubplates for quite a while. Probably still in the 70s tho.
― recovering internet addict/shitposter (viborg), Thursday, 23 September 2021 10:01 (two years ago) link
Looking at my list I'd swap Angel Of Death for Sepultura Inner Self (Brazil 1989)
― Siegbran, Thursday, 23 September 2021 10:07 (two years ago) link
Aretha Franklin - Get It Right
― recovering internet addict/shitposter (viborg), Thursday, 23 September 2021 10:10 (two years ago) link
My top ten from the songs already mentioned in this thread:
Kate Bush - CloudbustingWomack & Womack - TeardropsKing Sunny Ade - Ja FunmiJapan – GhostsPatrick Cowley ft. Sylvester – Do You Wanna FunkEric B. & Rakim — Follow the LeaderPet Shop Boys - Left To My Own DevicesSoft Cell - Say Hello, Wave GoodbyeGeorge Benson - Give Me the NightAretha Franklin - Get It Right
Narrowly edged out following replays (ie. they're 9.5/10, not 10/10):Wayne Smith - Under Me Sleng TengFrankie Knuckles presents Satoshi Tomiie featuring Robert Owens - TearsRhythim is Rhythim - Strings of LifeTullio De Piscopo - Stop Bajon (Primavera)
― mike t-diva, Thursday, 23 September 2021 10:44 (two years ago) link
You could make a pretty smooth mixtape from all those songs except Sleng Teng and possibly Ja Funmi.
― recovering internet addict/shitposter (viborg), Thursday, 23 September 2021 11:00 (two years ago) link
Sinead O’Connor - TroyI don’t think it’s aged that badly.
― recovering internet addict/shitposter (viborg), Thursday, 23 September 2021 11:01 (two years ago) link
Also Rockit deserves a mention. I should look over that big 80s poll because randomly naming songs is just digging myself deeper into the hole.
― recovering internet addict/shitposter (viborg), Thursday, 23 September 2021 11:03 (two years ago) link
Do you live in Vice City?― calstarsDo you live in the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster®?
― calstars, Thursday, 23 September 2021 11:20 (two years ago) link
Ctrl-F: "I would die 4 u" --> zero results
What the hell, people?!
― Nature's promise vs. Simple truth (bernard snowy), Thursday, 23 September 2021 11:55 (two years ago) link
No results for "I would die 4 u"Search instead for "I would die for you"
― edited to reflect developments which occurred (Camaraderie at Arms Length), Thursday, 23 September 2021 12:10 (two years ago) link
I don’t think I’ve seen any Tom Waits yet? He’s definitely one of the most beloved 80s artists in my social circle.
― recovering internet addict/shitposter (viborg)
I put “clap hands” in my runner-ups, I know it’s probably not the best pick for consensus - that would be “Jockey full of bourbon” I think? - used to listen to him fairly often when I was younger but it’s been years since I’m in mood for him… not sure what changed. I’d still consider “Rain Dogs” and specially “Swordfishtrombones” as two of the best albums of the 80’s.
― ✖✖✖ (Moka), Thursday, 23 September 2021 13:39 (two years ago) link
I did expect more people to have mentioned him at this point, though.
― ✖✖✖ (Moka), Thursday, 23 September 2021 13:41 (two years ago) link
There’s actually several artists important to the decade which I’m surprised noone has mentioned and which I thought were bigger on ILM: Duran Duran, Pixies, Bruce Springsteen, Stone Roses, U2, Blondie…
Also The Smiths but I had a suspicion ILM has pretty much cancelled them by now…
― ✖✖✖ (Moka), Thursday, 23 September 2021 13:55 (two years ago) link
Hall and Oates, "I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)"Laurie Anderson, "O Superman (For Massenet)"Joe Jackson, "Steppin' Out"Michael Jackson, "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'"Chaka Khan, "I Feel For You"Prince and the Revolution, "Pop Life"Mr. Fingers, "Can You Feel It"Peter Gabriel, "Sledgehammer"Janet Jackson, "Escapade"Soul II Soul, "Back To Life (However Do You Want Me)"
― i carry the torch for disco inauthenticity (Eric H.), Thursday, 23 September 2021 14:22 (two years ago) link
Talking Heads – The Great CurveYoung Marble Giants – N.I.T.A.Prince – Baby I’m a StarVangelis – Rachel’s Song (technically 90s release, but I’ll put it here)The Cure – A ForestSonic Youth – Star PowerEric B and Rakim – I Know You Got SoulWomack & Womack – Baby I’m Scared of YouThe Cocteau Twins – LoreleiUltramagnetic MC’s – Ego Trippin'
― jmm, Thursday, 23 September 2021 14:36 (two years ago) link
Joe Jackson - Steppin' Out is a great choice - for me, it has never stopped sounding magical.
― mike t-diva, Thursday, 23 September 2021 15:39 (two years ago) link
I didn't know that Womack & Womack by name but now that I listen to it, okay it's THAT song. Nice pick.
― A True White Kid that can Jump (Granny Dainger), Thursday, 23 September 2021 16:08 (two years ago) link
Fugazi - Waiting RoomSoft Cell - Say Hello, Wave GoodbyeThe Cure - Close To Me (Paul Oakenfold mix)Billy Squier - In The DarkWham! - Last ChristmasAltered Images - I Could Be Happy (Martin Rushent Remix)Caribou - PixiesGo-Go's - Our Lips Are SealedGaffa - Attitude DancingCrowded House - Fall At Your Feet
― enochroot, Thursday, 23 September 2021 17:24 (two years ago) link
But "Fall At Your Feet" is 1991?
― So who you gonna call? The martini police (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Thursday, 23 September 2021 17:27 (two years ago) link
I can't narrow it to ten without choosing some specific criteria, so I'm picking songs that commonly zap me back to the time and place I first knew them.
Cyndi Lauper - Girl Just Wanna Have FunPatti LaBelle and Michael McDonald - On My OwnVan Halen - JumpMichael Jackson - ThrillerPrince - Pop LifeMadonna - Into The GrooveU2 - With Or Without YouBeastie Boys - Paul RevereNewcleus - Jam On ItPat Benatar - Hit Me With Your Best Shot
― Ⓓⓡ. (Johnny Fever), Thursday, 23 September 2021 17:38 (two years ago) link
JJ Fad Supersonic (USA 1988)
OMG, this is so good.
― jmm, Thursday, 23 September 2021 17:50 (two years ago) link
I always thought that was produced by Dr Dre but Wikipedia says Arabian Prince??
― A True White Kid that can Jump (Granny Dainger), Thursday, 23 September 2021 17:52 (two years ago) link
You can't imagine how big "Supersonic" was in South Florida.
― So who you gonna call? The martini police (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Thursday, 23 September 2021 18:04 (two years ago) link
Rufus & Chaka Khan - Ain't NobodyDollar - VideothequeThe Go-Betweens - Bachelor KissesPrince - ControversyClio - FacesTears for Fears - Everybody Wants to Rule the WorldCulture Club - Time (Clock of the Heart)The S.O.S. Band - Just Be Good to MeThe Chills - Pink FrostScritti Politti - Absolute
― Gavin, Leeds, Thursday, 23 September 2021 18:09 (two years ago) link
Grrr "Just Be Good to Me" isn't streaming. Almost no SOS Band songs are.
― A True White Kid that can Jump (Granny Dainger), Thursday, 23 September 2021 18:12 (two years ago) link
a few off the top of my head, mostly ilmcore stuff so nothing too exciting
kate bush - cloudbustingpsychedelic furs - the ghost in youaztec camera - oblivioustalk talk - living in another worldthe church - under the milky waytom waits - downtown trainthomas dolby - one of our submarinesroxy music - avalondinosaur jr - raisansiron maiden - the prisoner
― ciderpress, Thursday, 23 September 2021 18:16 (two years ago) link
Newcleus - Jam On It
nice. my neighbor was blasting that the other day.
― the adventures of pavlo and schrödis (geoffreyess), Thursday, 23 September 2021 18:17 (two years ago) link
You can't imagine how big "Supersonic" was in South Florida
And L'Trimm was the local Miami version of JJ Fad, although they were actually hitting at the same time iirc
― Josefa, Thursday, 23 September 2021 18:26 (two years ago) link
art of noise beat box, paul hardcastle 19, herbie hancock rockit, konk your life, george kranz din daa daa, kraftwerk tour de france, laid back white horse, marrs pump up the volume, sigue sigue sputnik love missile f1 11, yello oh yeah!
― xzanfar, Thursday, 23 September 2021 18:31 (two years ago) link
I've narrowed it down to a top 75.
― o. nate, Thursday, 23 September 2021 18:54 (two years ago) link
xpost Downtown Train is my personal favorite Tom Waits song too. xpost re: Streaming SOS songs — their best song is up tho: (Take Your Time) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0d27679i-X4I promise I will not post any more YT or other steaming links but it seems pertinent.
― recovering internet addict/shitposter (viborg), Thursday, 23 September 2021 19:02 (two years ago) link
Keni Burke - Risin’ To The Top
― recovering internet addict/shitposter (viborg), Thursday, 23 September 2021 19:10 (two years ago) link
The Cure - Happy the ManJoe Jackson - Steppin' OutTears for Fears - ListenMidnight Oil - DreamworldPailhead - I Will RefusePrince - Pop LifeSlayer - Raining BloodMisfits - Hybrid MomentsJane's Addiction - Ted, Just Admit It...Metallica - Orion
― beard papa, Thursday, 23 September 2021 19:28 (two years ago) link
i have no idea how you folks can even make such a list.every day my list would change.every hour my list would change.i mean today my list would be all about cabaret voltaire/shriekback/chakk etcand yet tomorrow it could be all about madness/sigue sigue sputnik/run dmc/beastie boys
― mark e, Thursday, 23 September 2021 19:35 (two years ago) link
well, yeah?
That's the point
― So who you gonna call? The martini police (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Thursday, 23 September 2021 19:37 (two years ago) link
You can do one and come later and do a different top 10, that’s what some of us did in the 90’s thread. ;)
― ✖✖✖ (Moka), Thursday, 23 September 2021 19:37 (two years ago) link
just post a new one every day
― a talented ‘Rebel’ with Balls (Spottie), Thursday, 23 September 2021 19:40 (two years ago) link
Definitely a good call on the Cab Vol! I would pick some obscure clubby club like Haiti.
― recovering internet addict/shitposter (viborg), Thursday, 23 September 2021 19:42 (two years ago) link
yeah mark i just posted ten for the day or whatever, although “into the groove” would def make it anyday
― brimstead, Thursday, 23 September 2021 19:52 (two years ago) link
10,000 Maniacs - "Trouble Me"R.E.M. - "So. Central Rain"Tracy Chapman - "Fast Car"Shannon - "Let the Music Play"New Order - "True Faith"Prince - "I Would Die 4 U"Psychic TV - "Orchids"Kate Bush - "Hounds of Love"Conway Twitty - "Slow Hand"Firefly - "Love Is Gonna Be On Your Side"
― Nature's promise vs. Simple truth (bernard snowy), Thursday, 23 September 2021 20:10 (two years ago) link
i have no idea how you folks can even make such a list.every day my list would change.every hour my list would change.
Same. So right now it's:
Cocteau Twins - "Aikea Guinea"ABBA - "The Winner Takes It All"Eurythmics - "Here Comes The Rain Again"Chaka Khan - "I Feel 4 U"Visage - "Fade To Grey"Pixies - "Debaser"The Cure - "A Strange Day"The Chameleons - "Second Skin"Pet Shop Boys - "Rent"George Michael - "One More Try"
― LeRooLeRoo, Thursday, 23 September 2021 20:14 (two years ago) link
the problem i have is that every single list posted has an entry that i am 'ooh yeah, that's totally top 10'
― mark e, Thursday, 23 September 2021 20:28 (two years ago) link
Gun Club - Texas SerenadeReplacements - Can't Hardly WaitMeat Puppets - Up On The SunGalaxie 500 - TugboatFugazi - Waiting RoomNick Cave and the Bad Seeds - Sad WatersRichard & Linda Thompson - Wall of DeathNew Order - Age of ConsentMekons - Last DanceFeelies - Slipping (Into Something)
― daily growing, Thursday, 23 September 2021 20:29 (two years ago) link
yeah ok, not every list.
(joke)
― mark e, Thursday, 23 September 2021 20:30 (two years ago) link
have an ongoing obsession with Pop Year 1989 so tried to do one for that year - was the year I really started caring about music
new order - round and round (has to be the 12" extended mix tho) the blue nile - let's go out tonightac marias - one of our girls has gone missingpublic enemy - fight the powerjulee cruise - fallingKate bush - the sensual world808 state - pacific statejanet jackson - miss you much public image - disappointedthe cure - 2 late
and that's regretfully leaving out madonna, beastie boys and godflesh. it was a good year!
― lemmy incaution (emsworth), Thursday, 23 September 2021 20:40 (two years ago) link
I did a 1989 mix recently, it was a commission for a birthday, and a lot more mainstream / upbeat than I usually do, may be of interest to you emsworth as it has a few from your list. TBH the process taught me that the late 80s is a bit of a blind spot for me.
― edited to reflect developments which occurred (Camaraderie at Arms Length), Thursday, 23 September 2021 20:52 (two years ago) link
would be keen to see that mix!
― lemmy incaution (emsworth), Thursday, 23 September 2021 21:10 (two years ago) link
OK, I got it:
Save It for Later - English BeatDance Hall Days - Wang ChungModern Love - David BowieDon't Change - INXSTuff Gnarl - Sonic YouthEverybody Wants to Rule The World - Tears for FearsDolce Vita - Ryan ParisWhite Lines (Don't Do It) - Grandmaster Melle MelCaribbean Queen - Billy OceanRoad to Nowhere - Talking Heads
― o. nate, Thursday, 23 September 2021 21:52 (two years ago) link