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Ok time for a not so serious music thread that will kick more ass then the others. Why you ask? Because weather you admit it out loud, or hiding in your closet, EVERYONE likes them some 80s songs. The 80s is a strange decade, that saw alot of innovation and the birth place of our current lust for electronics. So I figure, lets say thank you 80s! by posting some tunes we liked from it. And dont be shy, this is the internet, youve plenty of chances to prove your e-manliness on other threads.
And of course you cant talk about 80s with out some George Michael
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This one though because whenever it came on during GTA it meant some crazy fun stuff was about to happen (like barrel-rolls off of gutters to jump police barricades ).
Man this could easily become just another one of those metal threads, considering that's when the 80's cheese metal known as New Wave of British Metal and Speed Metal came around (although the
movement started in the late 70's it continued throughout the 80's as well) plus the 80's brought Thrash Metal and towards the end of the decade Death Metal as well.
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When I was younger, I thought that 80s music was crap. Some of it was, but actually there's a lot of great stuff and at least all that synth and other stuff was distinctive whereas the music of the 2000s seems a bit bland, when it isn't actually trying to be retro.
I find a lot of it quite fun. and enjoy it more and more.
Anyway, my two diverse contributions, they couldn't sound more different.
oh, another I like
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n0t_u wrote:This one though because whenever it came on during GTA it meant some crazy fun stuff was about to happen (like barrel-rolls off of gutters to jump police barricades ).
A lot of people (myself included) would probably think of Silence of the Lambs. Totally not safe for work, but if you want to see it just search youtube for Buffalo Bill Dance. Or you could see the myriad of parodies on the scene.
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Amidst the mists and coldest frosts he thrusts his fists against the posts and still insists he sees the ghosts.
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Of all the races of the universe the Squats have the longest memories and the shortest tempers. They are uncouth, unpredictably violent, and frequently drunk. Overall, I'm glad they're on our side!
Office of Naval Intelligence Research discovers 3 out of 4 sailors make up 75% of U.S. Navy.
"Madness is like gravity... All you need is a little push."
This thread appears to be more about videos than tunes.
If so this is my classic contribution. Kicking song anyway:
Automatically Appended Next Post: Oh I cannot resist, here is some cutting edge 80's FX to wash down our music with:
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n'oublie jamais - It appears I now have to highlight this again.
It is by tea alone I set my mind in motion. By the juice of the brew my thoughts aquire speed, my mind becomes strained, the strain becomes a warning. It is by tea alone I set my mind in motion.
n0t_u wrote:This one though because whenever it came on during GTA it meant some crazy fun stuff was about to happen (like barrel-rolls off of gutters to jump police barricades ).
A lot of people (myself included) would probably think of Silence of the Lambs. Totally not safe for work, but if you want to see it just search youtube for Buffalo Bill Dance. Or you could see the myriad of parodies on the scene.
I've seen it, then again in Clerks 2. Thankfully not the first thing that comes to mind.
Orlanth wrote:This thread appears to be more about videos than tunes.
Any discussion of Music in the 80s must include more than passing recognition of Music Videos. (It's a rule.. I read it somewhere... honest.... )
What was considered "Popular" by the Trades and record companies was heavily influenced by what got played on MTV and its clones.
Consider... Much of Madonna's music was total crap.. BUT she was popular on the music video channels due mostly to her (then) racy clothing and (later) controversial subject matter. Many acts were heard from only once through their music video, but some of those "one hit wonder" videos became so popular they were in near constant rotation on tv. Some even became popular years after they disbanded because the videos finally got airplay.
Who else remembers
... the Vapors?
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... Bow Wow Wow?
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... After The Fire?
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... Thomas Dolby?
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... Georgia Satellites?
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... T'Pau?
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... Midnight Oil?
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... L.A. Guns?
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Now, without looking... try to think of just ONE other song by any of the above....
Of all the races of the universe the Squats have the longest memories and the shortest tempers. They are uncouth, unpredictably violent, and frequently drunk. Overall, I'm glad they're on our side!
Office of Naval Intelligence Research discovers 3 out of 4 sailors make up 75% of U.S. Navy.
"Madness is like gravity... All you need is a little push."
I am both selfish and chaotic. I value self-gratification and control; I want to have things my way, preferably now. At best, I'm entertaining and surprising; at worst, I'm hedonistic and violent.
There are some who walk until their legs fail them and they fall to the ground. I find that respectable.
Then there are those who drag themselves further. I find that admirable.
And if you're drinkin' well, you know that you're my friend and I say "I think I'll have myself a beer" 
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