lengcm 0 Report post Posted July 19, 2003 Hey everyone, what are the memorable 80's music? I am trying to compile a list of all the all time favourites 80's bands and music. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pipee 0 Report post Posted July 19, 2003 Hey man, I know this may be sacrilege but I am an 80s music man! Some may call them cheesy and manufactured but I was a child of the 80s and have many fond memories of them. And unlike the 90s the boybands of that period even wrote their own songs! Some of the groups which I liked back then and ones I recommend are, Depeche Mode - nough said OMD - complex eletronic music A-ha - you heard that right! They wrote all their own material. Imagine that! New Order - I think they are singularly responsible for the DJ scene back then. Dance sound but the lyrics are profound. Ever heard of Frente's version of Bizarre Love Triangle? Madonna - Her glory days were in the 80s! Prince - I only liked the Purple Rain album though but that album is outstanding! When Doves Cry still gives me the goosebumps. Pet Shop Boys - Many dance and techno which I really really like. I grew up with their music. Their early material were really good. The Police - Pop music which are layered and complex. Not at all like the pop music of today And many many more. Sade, Simply Red, Simple Minds, the list goes on and on. The ones I've mentioned above all wrote their own material. I even liked the cheesy ones like Duran Duran, Bananarama, Belinda Carlisle etc but most of these are manufactured rather than original like the lists I've mentioned at the top. Of course there were many many one-hit wonders like Mickey, A Flock Of Seagulls, Johnny Hates Jazz, etc I could go on and on. Please don't ask me which albums to buy. Just go to allmusicguide.com and find out. What I've given are my recommendations and bias. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pipee 0 Report post Posted July 19, 2003 And Billy Idol! How can I forget Billy Idol! Anthemic music like early Queen. You won't get songs like that in the 90s. Oh wait a minute...Chumbawamba has a anthemic song in the 90s. Damn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tee 0 Report post Posted July 19, 2003 BEE GEES How deep is your love Staying Alive Too Much Heaven How can you mend a broken heart Tragedy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N@Z 0 Report post Posted July 19, 2003 Danny Wilson - Mary's Prayer (cool jazzy pop) Spandau Ballet - Through the Barricades (awesome make out music!) Level 42 - The chinese Way (bouncy basslines) Tears for Fears - (too many to list, same league as DM) Joy Division (pre New Order) p.s. Bee Gees popularity peak more during seventies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matbon0013 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2003 UB-40,Eurythmics dll Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blues 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2003 wang jie is considered 80s chinese songs right? hm.. ya I like to listen to that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasonhanjk 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2003 I like the 60's. Ahh well, maybe have not listen to those 80's yet... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mychew 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2003 i think those songs in sentimental hits album is around 80's...i like them very much... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mackie 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2003 Oooooo......all my favourites are in pipee's post. Here are more: 1. Bros 2. Wang Chung - Dance hall days 3. Talk Talk 4. Naked Eyes - Is there something there to remind me 5. Strawberry Switchblade 6. Erasure 7. Culture Club 8. Camouflage 9. Yazoo - U and me both (classic) 10. Howard Jones 11. Nik Kershaw - Wouldn't it be good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bulkie 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2003 All time favourites Depeche Mode - 101 The Cure - Mixed Up U2 - The Joshua Tree / The Unforgettable Fire Duran Duran - Decade Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
