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, March 20, 2010

'Blue Buddha' by My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult

Album: 13 Above the Night
Released: 1993
Theme: club

Damn, this song is smooth and, man, I looooooooooove smooth and good rhythm. Great album to own.

Close eyes and float thru the room.

Friday, March 19, 2010

'Sympathy for the Devil' by Laibach

Album: Sympathy for the Devil-single
Released: 1988
Theme: club

Sometimes I ask if I can be any cooler - just kidding of course but this post is totally cool thus making me cool - at least for today.



Thursday, March 18, 2010

'Fields of Fire' by Big Country

Album: The Crossing
Released: 1983
Theme: quintessential 80's

This is the first studio album released by the band and it rated out as their most popular.

I think I took my first date to see live at the age of 16 and the Scottish lads were raw and sounded great.

Anyway, 'In a Big Country' was their only single to make the US charts, but I like this one the best.


Wednesday, March 17, 2010

'Underground' by The Sounds

Album: Crossing The Rubicon
Released: 2009
Theme: alternative rock

Time for some new stuff and this song doesn't give up which is very apropos in this case.

I like this sound from The Sound and would love to see in concert.


Tuesday, March 16, 2010

'Safety Dance' by Men Without Hats

Album: Rhythm of Youth
Released: 1981
Theme: quintessential 80's

No matter how backwards you were in the 80's, everyone remembers this one. I've attached the original video which was hot during the peak, or near it, of MTV to further solidify your memory.

This Canadian band has some other catchy songs I may post at some point, but this tune was their most popular by far.