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, February 13, 2010

'Biting My Nails' by Renegade Soundwave

Album: Soundclash
Released: 1989
Theme: club

Does it get any cooler than this? One of the best by RSW.

Listen to loud and move and that's why I post on Saturday, baby!


Friday, February 12, 2010

'Peek-A-Boo' by Siouxsie & The Banshees

Album: Peepshow
Released: 1988
Theme: dance

I love to dance to this one. It's got a funky in-and-out beat and funky in-and-out is good.

Good band. I look forward to posting more stuff!


Thursday, February 11, 2010

'Kiss Them For Me' by Siouxsie & The Banshees

Album: Superstition
Released: 1991
Theme: dreamy

I'm planning for back-to-back Siouxsie - today more melodic and kickin' it up a notch on Friday.

'Kiss Them For Me' gave the band its first top-forty Billboard Hot 100 hit in the United States, peaking at number 23.

Again, I like different sounding stuff and this tune follows suit.


Wednesday, February 10, 2010

'No More Words' by Berlin

Album: Love Life
Released: 1984
Theme: quintessential 80's

Ahh, one my favorite song by Berlin. I can listen to and breathe in the past.

I saw them recently at Chastain in Atlanta. Fun show especially when lead singer Terri Nunn invited everyone on stage to dance.


Tuesday, February 9, 2010

'Stigmata' by Ministry

Album: The Land of Rape and Honey
Released: 1988
Theme: industrial

I couldn't post 'Everyday Is Halloween' and not post something by the real Ministry. Like I said before, this band is intense and so is the lead singer.