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8/10 #2
Peter Gabriel, Shock the Monkey (1983)
1983 had its share of misinterpreted songs. "Every Breath You Take" (The Police from their 1983 album, Synchronicity) is often thought to be a love song, when Sting's original intent was a song about stalking. So, too, was "Shock the Monkey" mistaken for an animal rights plea when it is really a reflection on jealousy, using a primate as a metaphor. The disturbing video (for the time) and the song's different sound (for pop radio) combined to add to the popularity of the song. The album from which the song came was the fourth and last of Peter Gabriel's self-titled albums, although the record label insisted on referring to the album as "Security" in order to make it easier to sell in the United States (it is known as Peter Gabriel 4 elsewhere in the world).
Peter Gabriel, Shock the Monkey (1983)
1983 had its share of misinterpreted songs. "Every Breath You Take" (The Police from their 1983 album, Synchronicity) is often thought to be a love song, when Sting's original intent was a song about stalking. So, too, was "Shock the Monkey" mistaken for an animal rights plea when it is really a reflection on jealousy, using a primate as a metaphor. The disturbing video (for the time) and the song's different sound (for pop radio) combined to add to the popularity of the song. The album from which the song came was the fourth and last of Peter Gabriel's self-titled albums, although the record label insisted on referring to the album as "Security" in order to make it easier to sell in the United States (it is known as Peter Gabriel 4 elsewhere in the world).
8/10 #3
Although I didn't get one till the 90's.....they came out in the mid 80's....
Although I didn't get one till the 90's.....they came out in the mid 80's....
8/10 #3
Red Rockers, China (1983)
New Orleans hardcore punkers Red Rockers remade themselves into a melodic, post-punk rock-pop band for their third album. The result, Good as Gold, truly was: riding the popularity of the hit single "China" across radio and MTV alike.
Red Rockers, China (1983)
New Orleans hardcore punkers Red Rockers remade themselves into a melodic, post-punk rock-pop band for their third album. The result, Good as Gold, truly was: riding the popularity of the hit single "China" across radio and MTV alike.
8/10 #4
Berlin, The Metro (1983)
Although originally issued in 1982 by Enigma, Berlin's mini-LP, Pleasure Victim, was re-issued by Geffen in 1983 to a wider distribution on the strength of the provocative single "Sex (I'm a...)." While that song maintained a cult following and generated sales, many radio stations refused to play it, paving the way for the release of two other singles: "Masquerade" and "The Metro." The syncopated synthesizer bassline instantly thrilled listeners and immediately defined Berlin as New Wave icons.
Berlin, The Metro (1983)
Although originally issued in 1982 by Enigma, Berlin's mini-LP, Pleasure Victim, was re-issued by Geffen in 1983 to a wider distribution on the strength of the provocative single "Sex (I'm a...)." While that song maintained a cult following and generated sales, many radio stations refused to play it, paving the way for the release of two other singles: "Masquerade" and "The Metro." The syncopated synthesizer bassline instantly thrilled listeners and immediately defined Berlin as New Wave icons.
8/10 #8 Was born in the 70s, grew up in the 80s and think the 80s are the best......
One day I will have a mint 86 Iroc Z Camaro!
One day I will have a mint 86 Iroc Z Camaro!
8/11 #1
Baxter Robertson, Silver Strand (1983)
Little-known outside of California, Baxter Robertson's EP, Panorama View, did not set the charts on fire. However, the single from the EP found regular rotation on the playlists modern rock stations such as 91X and the hugely influential KROQ. Robertson is best known for his song "Feel the Night" on the Karate Kid soundtrack--and for being the father of Allison Robertson, guitarist for The Donnas. (For those interested, the woman in the video, Wendy Frazier, is the same who gets made over in the video for ZZ Top's "Legs.")
Baxter Robertson, Silver Strand (1983)
Little-known outside of California, Baxter Robertson's EP, Panorama View, did not set the charts on fire. However, the single from the EP found regular rotation on the playlists modern rock stations such as 91X and the hugely influential KROQ. Robertson is best known for his song "Feel the Night" on the Karate Kid soundtrack--and for being the father of Allison Robertson, guitarist for The Donnas. (For those interested, the woman in the video, Wendy Frazier, is the same who gets made over in the video for ZZ Top's "Legs.")
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