What are your favorite non-U2 songs from the 1980's and why ? - Page 2

alia612 · 09-10-2004, 03:53 PM

Everything on this compilation. I mean, just look! The Cure, R.E.M., Robyn Hitchcock, the Replacements, the Smiths, the Jesus & Mary Chain, New Order, Husker Du, the Jam, Ultravox, the Smithereens, Minutemen, the Meat Puppets, the dBs, Violent Femmes, Sisters of Mercy, Echo & the Bunnymen, the Feelies, Psychedelic Furs, the Church, Love & Rockets, the Pixies....

indra · 09-10-2004, 10:51 PM

It looks like my incessant pimping of The Church is working!!

Pretty much everyone I would have mentioned has already been mentioned.... Well I don't think I saw General Public's "Tenderness" listed. I always liked that song. Why? It's just fun.

The why for some bands, like The Replacements, The Cure, Echo & the Bunnymen, and yeppers...The Church (duh!), is cause they were good. I don't really feel their music is all that dated, so it's still at the top of my list.

Besides, cute guys wearing eyeliner -- what's not to love?

(ok, I could have done without the mullets....)

Roland of Gilead · 09-11-2004, 02:41 PM

I could spend all day discussing 80's songs. I am an 80's guy.

Instead I'll pop 10 songs here. Some of the songs that have been mentioned are great and I'll try not to repeat those ones here.

China Girl - David Bowie (actually, that album Let's Dance is one of the most brilliant albums of that decade)

In a Big Country - Big Country (I actually heard this one before I heard ANY U2 song. they were probably my #1 band until U2's UF was released.)

How Soon is Now? - the Smiths (This song still kicks ass today!)

Kiss the Dirt (Falling from the Mountain) - INXS (from my favorite inxs album Listen Like Thieves)

Don't You Forget About Me - Simple Minds

Sweet Dreams - Eurythmics (I think I realised was being "horny" was all about when I first saw Ann Lennox)

In Between Days - the Cure (80's Cure is best!)

She Sells Sanctuary - the Cult (this band opened my heart to the heavier side of rock)

Add it Up - Violent Femmes (this band was my Chilli Peppers side before I got into that band)

She's a Mystery To Me - Roy Orbison (yes, I know the Edge and Bono wrote this, but this one truely feels like its Roy's all the way. It still one of the most beautiful songs even today. Plus, it is kind of cool picking a Roy Orbision track from the 80's. What a voice!)

Bonus: Best 80's Soundtrack - The Lost Boys

Roland of Gilead · 09-11-2004, 02:48 PM

Forgive me! How dare I not mention New Order.

They had a lot a great songs. Bizarre Love Tiangle of course, but I think my favorite one was the Perfect Kiss and that album it originated from (Low-life).

TheBrazilianFly · 09-11-2004, 03:16 PM

Here are some:

Metallica - Master Of Puppets
Metallica - Seek And Destroy
Metallica - For Whom The Bell Tolls
Bruce Springsteen - Glory Days
Bruce Springsteen - Born In The U.S.A.
The Rolling Stones - Start me Up
The Rolling Stones - One Hit To The Body
Katrina And The Waves - Walking On Sunshine
Guns N' Roses - Welcome To The Jungle
AC/DC - Hell Bells
AC/DC - You Shook Me All Night Long
Anthrax - Caught In A Mosh
Judas Priest - Metal Gods
Judas Priest - Electric Eye

I'm not a big fan of the 80's though.

dandy · 09-11-2004, 07:35 PM

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Originally posted by alia612
Everything on this compilation. I mean, just look! The Cure, R.E.M., Robyn Hitchcock, the Replacements, the Smiths, the Jesus & Mary Chain, New Order, Husker Du, the Jam, Ultravox, the Smithereens, Minutemen, the Meat Puppets, the dBs, Violent Femmes, Sisters of Mercy, Echo & the Bunnymen, the Feelies, Psychedelic Furs, the Church, Love & Rockets, the Pixies....

i agree, that about sums everything i loved (and still love) about the 80s.

-macphisto- · 09-11-2004, 11:47 PM

I cant believe nobody has mentioned THe Police?

OzAurora · 09-12-2004, 01:46 AM

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Originally posted by Salome
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and of course Live it Up by Mental as Anything

Salome I am now making you definately an unofficial Australian- your knowledge of Aussie music is just phenomenal!!! I totally remember this song and the film clip too- very cool song indeed

I just love 80s music and some fave pics would be,

The reflex- Duran Duran
Be good Johnny- Men at work
The hurting- Tears for fears
Before too long- Paul Kelly

I know there are more, but I cant think at the moment!!!!

Bono's shades · 09-12-2004, 11:10 AM

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Originally posted by macphisto23
I cant believe nobody has mentioned THe Police?

Oops.

Synchronicity II
Invisible Sun
Don't Stand So Close To Me
Spirits in the Material World
Every Breath You Take (even if it is overplayed)
Bombs Away
Driven to Tears

Keocmb · 09-12-2004, 12:29 PM

"Electric Barbarella" by Duran Duran

Cute Irish Bono · 09-13-2004, 02:58 PM

Tears For Fears, Talking Heads, INXS, New Order, Crowded House...because their songs touch me deeply, some make dance and others I love their lyrics.

Cute Irish Bono · 09-13-2004, 02:59 PM

I forgot The Cars!

09-10-2004, 03:53 PM	#21
alia612 Refugee Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,015 Local Time: 04:08 PM	Everything on this compilation. I mean, just look! The Cure, R.E.M., Robyn Hitchcock, the Replacements, the Smiths, the Jesus & Mary Chain, New Order, Husker Du, the Jam, Ultravox, the Smithereens, Minutemen, the Meat Puppets, the dBs, Violent Femmes, Sisters of Mercy, Echo & the Bunnymen, the Feelies, Psychedelic Furs, the Church, Love & Rockets, the Pixies.... __________________

09-10-2004, 10:51 PM	#22
indra ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 12,689 Local Time: 06:08 PM	It looks like my incessant pimping of The Church is working!! Pretty much everyone I would have mentioned has already been mentioned.... Well I don't think I saw General Public's "Tenderness" listed. I always liked that song. Why? It's just fun. The why for some bands, like The Replacements, The Cure, Echo & the Bunnymen, and yeppers...The Church (duh!), is cause they were good. I don't really feel their music is all that dated, so it's still at the top of my list. Besides, cute guys wearing eyeliner -- what's not to love? (ok, I could have done without the mullets....) __________________

09-11-2004, 02:41 PM	#23
Roland of Gilead Gunslinger Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Mid-World Posts: 4,209 Local Time: 03:08 PM	I could spend all day discussing 80's songs. I am an 80's guy. Instead I'll pop 10 songs here. Some of the songs that have been mentioned are great and I'll try not to repeat those ones here. China Girl - David Bowie (actually, that album Let's Dance is one of the most brilliant albums of that decade) In a Big Country - Big Country (I actually heard this one before I heard ANY U2 song. they were probably my #1 band until U2's UF was released.) How Soon is Now? - the Smiths (This song still kicks ass today!) Kiss the Dirt (Falling from the Mountain) - INXS (from my favorite inxs album Listen Like Thieves) Don't You Forget About Me - Simple Minds Sweet Dreams - Eurythmics (I think I realised was being "horny" was all about when I first saw Ann Lennox) In Between Days - the Cure (80's Cure is best!) She Sells Sanctuary - the Cult (this band opened my heart to the heavier side of rock) Add it Up - Violent Femmes (this band was my Chilli Peppers side before I got into that band) She's a Mystery To Me - Roy Orbison (yes, I know the Edge and Bono wrote this, but this one truely feels like its Roy's all the way. It still one of the most beautiful songs even today. Plus, it is kind of cool picking a Roy Orbision track from the 80's. What a voice!) Bonus: Best 80's Soundtrack - The Lost Boys __________________ "First comes smiles, then lies. Last is gunfire." - Roland Deschain, of Gilead.

09-11-2004, 02:48 PM	#24
Roland of Gilead Gunslinger Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Mid-World Posts: 4,209 Local Time: 03:08 PM	Forgive me! How dare I not mention New Order. They had a lot a great songs. Bizarre Love Tiangle of course, but I think my favorite one was the Perfect Kiss and that album it originated from (Low-life). __________________ "First comes smiles, then lies. Last is gunfire." - Roland Deschain, of Gilead.

09-13-2004, 02:59 PM	#32
Cute Irish Bono Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 4,999 Local Time: 05:08 PM	I forgot The Cars! __________________

09-11-2004, 03:16 PM	#25
TheBrazilianFly Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Porto Alegre, Brasil Posts: 8,582 Local Time: 08:08 PM	Here are some: Metallica - Master Of Puppets Metallica - Seek And Destroy Metallica - For Whom The Bell Tolls Bruce Springsteen - Glory Days Bruce Springsteen - Born In The U.S.A. The Rolling Stones - Start me Up The Rolling Stones - One Hit To The Body Katrina And The Waves - Walking On Sunshine Guns N' Roses - Welcome To The Jungle AC/DC - Hell Bells AC/DC - You Shook Me All Night Long Anthrax - Caught In A Mosh Judas Priest - Metal Gods Judas Priest - Electric Eye I'm not a big fan of the 80's though.

09-11-2004, 11:47 PM	#27
-macphisto- Refugee Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,401 Local Time: 10:08 PM	I cant believe nobody has mentioned THe Police?

09-12-2004, 12:29 PM	#30
Keocmb Refugee Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 1,759 Local Time: 02:08 PM	"Electric Barbarella" by Duran Duran

09-13-2004, 02:58 PM	#31
Cute Irish Bono Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 4,999 Local Time: 05:08 PM	Tears For Fears, Talking Heads, INXS, New Order, Crowded House...because their songs touch me deeply, some make dance and others I love their lyrics.

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