My formative years were spent in the 80's with foundational bands like New Order, Depeche Mode, Echo & the Bunnymen, The Cure, and Jane's Addiction. Even though the 80's was the pioneer decade for the alternative genre, this music transcended into the 90's and to some cool tunes today which could be classified as alternative. Hopefully, this site will bring back some good memories and introduce some things you haven't heard before.

Feedback and suggestions are welcome.

Enjoy.

Saturday, January 16, 2010

'Pretty Boys and Pretty Girls' by Book of Love

Album: Lullaby

Released: 1988
Theme: classic 80's

Book of Love is nice party music and good stuff for dirty dancing. Try it at your next party and make sure the kids are asleep.

Kind of a weird video though.


Friday, January 15, 2010

'Nasty Love' by Lords of Acid

Album: Private Parts
Released: 2005
Theme: chamber

Although I really like Lords of Acid and would like to post more songs, I'm hard pressed to find non-rated X stuff. This track is more PG but sounds sexy and has big beat. Listen to loud and feel free to think X rated thoughts.

See you at the Chamber.


Thursday, January 14, 2010

'Screw' & 'The Blood' by The Cure

Album: The Head on the Door
Released: 1985
Theme: quintessential 80's

This album is probably my favorite by The Cure and these 2 songs are the deeper more mysterious on the album. The treat: a 2-for-1 post.

'Screw' - very funky, swingin' beat. How can you listen to and not jump around, try it and smile.

'The Blood' - a Spanish flare with an intense sound - should make you hot and bothered . . .

Listen on YouTube

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

'The Cutter' by Echo & the Bunnymen

Album: Porcupine
Released: 1983
Theme: quintessential 80's

My opinion has always been that lead singer Ian McCulloch has the best voice and this classic song showcases it. I saw them live a few years back at the Roxy in Atlanta and they didn't disappoint.

Sorry to post so late in the game for SoDA.


Monday, January 11, 2010

'Life and How to Live It' by REM

Album: Fables of the Reconstruction
Released: 1985
Theme: alternative rock

This is a gem on Fables. Reminds me of a show at the Fox with my high school girlfriend - legendary evening. As info, you can stop the Peachtree Plaza glass elevator between floors.