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.
Showing posts with label The Smiths. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Smiths. Show all posts

Monday, December 6, 2010

'Death of a Disco Dancer' by The Smiths

Album: Strangeways, Here We Come

Released: 1987
Theme: quintessential 80's

A perfect song for a melancholy Monday night. Strangeways is one of my favorite albums by the band because it was the 1st one I listened to - odd as it was the last one recorded.

Love the opening base line; it's like you're being led down an empty hallway to something mysterious.


Friday, July 16, 2010

'How Soon Is Now' by The Smiths

Album: Meat Is Murder
Released: 1985
Theme: quintessential 80's

This song is quintessential Smiths, quintessential 80's, and represents all that is good and magic.

I need not say more . . .

Listen to on YouTube

Sunday, December 27, 2009

'Stop Me' by The Smiths

Album: Strangeways, Here We Come
Released: 1987
Theme: quintessential 80's

Strange that this is the 1st Smiths album I got into and it was their last studio album. The Smiths are big favorites of mine which carried over to Morrissey's career. Anyway, 'Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before' is the backbone of Strangeways.


Watch the video on YouTube