'My Heart Goes Bang' by Dead or Alive

Album: Youthquake

Released: 1985
Theme: dance

Now this one is quintessential Dead or Alive. Maybe I'm a dork but I think this one makes me want to shake it, baby!

'Cries and Whispers' by New Order

Album: Substance
Released: 1987
Theme: quintessential 80's

So it would be appropriate to post 'Cries and Whispers' based on what I said yesterday? And it is one of many songs that features the distinctive talent of Peter Hook's bass playing.

Don't know how to explain this one other than dark and mysterious. There's something else about it that I can't put my finger on.

'Procession' by New Order

Album: Substance
Released: 1987
Theme: quintessential 80's

'Procession' and 'Cries and Whispers' are back to back on Substance Disc 2 which carries a little more mystique than Disc 1. In my opinion, this is one of the best combinations on any album ('Exploding Boy' and 'A Few Hours After This' off The Cures' Standing on a Beach is up there as well).

'Procession' is very cool.

'Captain Love' by Mock Orange

Album: Captain Love
Released: 1998
Theme: alternative rock

Another look at MO with 'Captain Love' which is off their 10th album of the same name.

The video gives you a chance to experience the band live.

'Alfie' by Lily Allen

Album: Alright, Still
Released: 2006
Theme: fresh

Lily has a younger brother named Alfie Owen-Allen, and evidently, this song was written with him in mind. If I'm Alfie, not sure it's a great song . . .

This one has catchy, little beat that's kinda interesting.

Watch on YouTube.