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.

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

'Don't Change' by INXS

Album: Shabooh Shoobah

Released: 1982
Theme: quintessential 80's

What a great song from my favorite INXS album.

By the way, my first post on SoDA on December 19, 2009 was by this band. Thanks for tuning in!


Sunday, February 6, 2011

'Sofi Needs A Ladder' by Deadmau5

Album: 4x4=12

Released: 2010
Theme: rave

Well, well, well - isn't this a lovely site.

Behind Deadmau5 (pronounced 'dead mouse') is Joel Zimmerman from Toronto. According to Rolling Stone mag, the name from a dead mouse found in old computer he was fixing.

I want to be here in this video and will look for concert dates to ATL.


Friday, February 4, 2011

'Blowing Up Your Mind' by Lords of Acid

Album: Voodoo-U

Released: 1994
Theme: chamber

This is the 2nd studio album by the Belgian band with an interesting orgy cover.

The tune featured here is the last on the album and is slower, more melodic.

Let's hear more from this band to usher them in concert soon to the ATL.


Sunday, January 30, 2011

'LSF' by Kasabian

Album: Kasabian

Released: 2004
Theme: alternative rock

I like the fresh, new sound from the British band. They would be good to see in concert.

Dedicated to Eli who thinks in SoDA.


Friday, January 28, 2011

'Bela Lugosi's Dead' by Bauhaus

Album: Bela Lugosi's Dead - single

Released: 1979
Theme: gothic 80's

This was the band's first single and even though it wasn't written in the 80's, it certainly has that feel.

The best thing about this band is that it birthed Love & Rockets; Peter Murphy also began his solo career after the demise of Bauhaus which also wasn't bad thing.

Anyway, the song has a eerie sound and when combined with a rhythmic beat, good things happen.