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hope to see her walking further up the countdown97. “Words” Missing Persons (1982, from Spring Sessions M)
https://youtu.be/IasCZL072fQ
I wonder, watching this video for the first time in many years, if Lady Gaga saw it once or twice and took a few notes? Anyhow, nobody I know in rock/pop history was ever able to squeak quite like Dale Bozzio (the Los Angeles Times’ Robert Hilburn used to affectionately refer to her as “Bozzio the Clown”.) Great song.
I think he's great now. He's just enthusiastic enough, and is so knowledgeable.Blade on KROQ in the 80's was
I love this song. My youngest son and I will shtick it up when this comes on with wifey in the car and sing it to her every time.97. “Words” Missing Persons (1982, from Spring Sessions M)
https://youtu.be/IasCZL072fQ
I wonder, watching this video for the first time in many years, if Lady Gaga saw it once or twice and took a few notes? Anyhow, nobody I know in rock/pop history was ever able to squeak quite like Dale Bozzio (the Los Angeles Times’ Robert Hilburn used to affectionately refer to her as “Bozzio the Clown”.) Great song.
Song is ok. Video is great.97. “Words” Missing Persons (1982, from Spring Sessions M)
https://youtu.be/IasCZL072fQ
I wonder, watching this video for the first time in many years, if Lady Gaga saw it once or twice and took a few notes? Anyhow, nobody I know in rock/pop history was ever able to squeak quite like Dale Bozzio (the Los Angeles Times’ Robert Hilburn used to affectionately refer to her as “Bozzio the Clown”.) Great song.
Word up.Blade on KROQ in the 80's was
KTCL in Denver suffered the same fate. Wasn’t as huge as KROQ (way smaller market), but they used to do artist block weekends once a month which were fantastic.Word up.
Not sure how much you get down this way nowadays but KROQ absolutely SUCKS now. It's "all Nirvana, all the time" basically.
I don't even listen to FM radio much anymore. If I do it's classical or KRTH for "oldies".
Upon the release of Closer, Joy Division was transitioning to something recognizably new wave, IMHO. Ian Curtis may have kept the other members' poppier tendencies a little bit in check ... but maybe not. Curtis did co-write "Love Will Tear Us Apart", after all.of course ... see my earlier post(s)
[Joy Division] have no ####in business being on a "New Wave" countdown.
"Love" is no more New Wave than "Seattle" or "Rise" by PiL ... no question New Order went in a different direction, but Joy Division is the epitome of post punk. that's a band that cannot be blurred, imo.Upon the release of Closer, Joy Division was transitioning to something recognizably new wave, IMHO. Ian Curtis may have kept the other members' poppier tendencies a little bit in check ... but maybe not. Curtis did co-write "Love Will Tear Us Apart", after all.
Love Will Tear Us Apart is close enough to being New Wave to qualify, IMHO.Upon the release of Closer, Joy Division was transitioning to something recognizably new wave, IMHO. Ian Curtis may have kept the other members' poppier tendencies a little bit in check ... but maybe not. Curtis did co-write "Love Will Tear Us Apart", after all.
One of those songs I dont really like but will randomly shout out HOLD ME NOW at random moments in my day for no apparent rhyme or reason.98. "Hold Me Now"- Thompson Twins (1983, from Into the Gap)
https://youtu.be/H9694K85Xc8
This British Trio had a number of pleasant hits between 1982 and 1985, when they seemed to disappear forever. "Hold Me Now" was the most pleasant of these pleasant hits. It's still very catchy with a latin percussion. The lyrics are trite, but unlike the Bob Dylan countdown I just did, lyrics are not going to be a huge feature of this list. I like to hum along.
Actually have a flight exactly a week from this very moment to OC for four days. Haven't listened to KROQ for 15-20 years.Word up.
Not sure how much you get down this way nowadays but KROQ absolutely SUCKS now. It's "all Nirvana, all the time" basically.
I don't even listen to FM radio much anymore. If I do it's classical or KRTH for "oldies".
It’s interesting to listen to New Order’s Movement album. They clearly still have their Joy Division identity and all the lyrics on every song could have easily been sung by Ian. Power, Corruption & Lies clearly reflects a change in direction imo.Love Will Tear Us Apart is close enough to being New Wave to qualify, IMHO.
It's not a perfect comparison because a) of Curtis' death and b) of the fact that new wave had many parents ... but I can make a case that Warsaw/Joy Division's role as a progenitor to new wave has a lot in common with Earth/Black Sabbath's (up to Paranoid) role as a progenitor to metal."Love" is no more New Wave than "Seattle" or "Rise" by PiL ... no question New Order went in a different direction, but Joy Division is the epitome of post punk. that's a band that cannot be blurred, imo.
I'm with otb here...smack dab in the middle of the classic new wave gum.Never thought of Thompson Twins in the new wave genre like some of the others we'll see - more like synth pop. But it's such a blurred line across genres.
As a bunch of middle age white geezers, 80s anything is in most of our wheelhouse.As most of you already know, this period of music is in my wheelhouse. I discovered many of these artists living in Milwaukee after moving from Philly in 1987 (I was 14). One of my biggest regrets is being unaware of it at an earlier age. I missed some good stuff in its prime.
At the expense of spotlighting, was always a bigger fan of Mental Hopscotch.97. “Words” Missing Persons (1982, from Spring Sessions M)
https://youtu.be/IasCZL072fQ
I wonder, watching this video for the first time in many years, if Lady Gaga saw it once or twice and took a few notes? Anyhow, nobody I know in rock/pop history was ever able to squeak quite like Dale Bozzio (the Los Angeles Times’ Robert Hilburn used to affectionately refer to her as “Bozzio the Clown”.) Great song.
I think of post punk being artsy and new wave poppy & agree with your assessment"Love" is no more New Wave than "Seattle" or "Rise" by PiL ... no question New Order went in a different direction, but Joy Division is the epitome of post punk. that's a band that cannot be blurred, imo.
And whenever possibleI think of post punk being artsy and new wave poppy & agree with your assessment
Little Lighthouse and Vanishing Girl stood out the most for me from that album.I even like that 25 o'clock psychadelic thing they did in the middle of all that.
Good one Tim! Finally one I like96. “Making Plans for Nigel” XTC (1979, from Drums and Wires)
https://youtu.be/s29RKnB7l7o
This was XTC’s breakthrough hit. Apparently British Steel actually used it to promote their company, maybe missing the point that Nigel’s job there is not exactly a positive and that the entire lyric varies between satire and creepy. But after all, they only wanted what was best for him...
this song sucks.Great tune. Definitely my favorite picked so far...and I like girls on film a lot.
Eta...[otb] hey...that's post-punk![/otb]
Wow, always wondered why they didn't perform this live. Good info here.Anyhow, Gore always hated this song, which is about racism, because he thought its message was too unsubtle. Apparently they haven’t performed it live in over 30 years. I can’t understand...
HELL...yeah?Anybody who says Joy Division is not New Wave should be banned from the thread. Can I get a hell yeah?
That's what kroq called it.Would everyone be okay with calling this 80s Alternative?
What a great band. This and Life Begins at the Hop are a couple of favorites from the earlier stuff.96. “Making Plans for Nigel” XTC (1979, from Drums and Wires)
https://youtu.be/s29RKnB7l7o
This was XTC’s breakthrough hit. Apparently British Steel actually used it to promote their company, maybe missing the point that Nigel’s job there is not exactly a positive and that the entire lyric varies between satire and creepy. But after all, they only wanted what was best for him...
The Dukes of Stratosphear.Just about any tune from drums and wires, black sea or English settlement works for me. Pretty stunning run. And I know I'm in the minority thinking they tailed off a lot after settlement, but I'm sure a lot of people would include the next couple too, epsecially skylarking.
I even like that 25 o'clock psychadelic thing they did in the middle of all that.
I like Hold Me Now but I prefer this Thompson Twins song. It's funny how a band like the Thompson Twins could be so big and are nothing now. Few New Wave bands had staying power. Most would have to play the county fair circuit if they wanted to tour. Or they just do smaller venues in big cities for a few of their die hard fans."Hold Me Now" was the most pleasant of these pleasant hits.
Anybody who says Joy Division is not New Wave should be banned from the thread. Can I get a hell yeah?
doubt i'm spotlighting here, but if we gonna invite XTC erroneously to this gig, then we need this to be recognized ... again, if i am gonna cast the net that wide, that song goes into my top 100.Eta...[otb] hey...that's post-punk![/otb]
we'll be eviscerated for "oversimplifying", but that kinda cuts right to it ... matter of fact, i know for damn sure the Jesus and Mary Chain ain't making this list (even with the large ### net cast), but they crafted amazing pop hooks ... if we allow all to the party, though, i'd hazard to guess at least 5 of their tunes should be here. mind you, that's only using ONE band as an example ... point is, for as much pop sensibilities as they had, they drenched the earlier work in sonic feedback deliciousness, and kinda kept William Reid's violently fuzzy riffs as a template ... we pitch a huge tent, then they get at least a handful of seats. doubt they pop up here, but, if they do, it'll be 'cuz the tune was used in a Bill Murray/Spike Jonze/ScarJo flick. uggghhh.I think of post punk being artsy and new wave poppy & agree with your assessment
again, if it were strictly that route, nah .... none of the four chosen merit top 100.Would everyone be okay with calling this 80s Alternative?
I prefer the monarchy tune myself. If I!I like Hold Me Now but I prefer this Thompson Twins song. It's funny how a band like the Thompson Twins could be so big and are nothing now. Few New Wave bands had staying power. Most would have to play the county fair circuit if they wanted to tour. Or they just do smaller venues in big cities for a few of their die hard fans.