METAL MONDAY: Ok, you're right. This song ain't metal but its creators certainly have metal pedigree. We could have featured Don't Fear The Reaper or one of their other heavier songs, but the clip for this one amused the hell out of us. The song comes from 1985's album release Club Ninja. … [Read more...]
Ratt – You’re In Love
METAL MONDAY: Ratt were huge in 1985 because of songs like this. It's eighties metal at its most classic, with the big hair and mega-stage to go with it. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Vitabeats – Boom Box
TWISTED TUESDAY: This 1985 song is from Australian duo Vitabeats. It's an interestig song and clip, and if like me you're interested in who the Vita Beats were and what they're doing now, read on below. And now a potted history from Vitabeats co-founder Andrew Barnum: Vitabeats were an indie duo back in the 80s. We were signed to Hot Records distributed by EMI. Our … [Read more...]
David Bowie – This Is Not America
The internet will be flooded with tributes for David Bowie after reports of his death surfaced. His influence on music can't be overstated. I'd personally like to pay tribute with a video of a song that made me a huge Bowie fan. As you'll hear in the video, Bowie himself professes his love for the song. Thank you David Bowie. … [Read more...]
Queen – Live Aid 1985
WEDNESDAY'S WHATEVER: Queen are one of those rare entities that very few people hate. Sure, there's probably a lot of people out there that would argue they're over-exposed, but I'm yet to find anyone that outright hates them. There's certainly an army of people (including me) that loves them. I'd argue a main reason for the love and lack of hate is Freddie Mercury. And … [Read more...]