Duran Duran - over the top sound that was truly unique. Lyrics that were sometimes confusing but always beautiful.
These guys had style.
Probably Depeche Mode. I'm a sucker for synthpop and they're one of the essential acts in that genre. Just Can't Get Enough is an iconic track and I appreciate how they went for darker songwriting during their career. Never Let Me Down Again is also a great track. They would go on to influence some of my favourite synthpop acts too, namely CHVRCHES.
early - The Cars
late - REM
so many more, but these stand out to me because recently I've been thinking neither get the respect and love they deserve
@ajsadauskas @popheads Tears For Fears and Howard Jones - they‘re so great in composing.
@ralfobeck @ajsadauskas @popheads in case you don’t know Songs From the Big Chair was recently remixed & re-released.
Steven Wilson was the artist behind the desk.
It's strange there is a belief that eighties music doesn't get the respect it deserves.
I think back to performers like Tina Turner, Prince, Dire Straits, Phil Collins, Whitney Houston and to bands like U2, Blondie, The Beltanes, AC/DC,...
There was some awesome music and many are still household names greatly respected around the world.
Anyway, Simple Minds and Runrig are a couple of bands who provided (some of) the soundtrack to my young adult life.
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