80’s Playlist for the weekend

80s

Here are some 80’s tunes for one reason or another had an impact on me growing up and thought it would make for a fun playlist this weekend, enjoy!

Laid Back – White Horse

Herbie Hancock – Rockit

Eddy Grant – Electric Avenue

M – Pop Musik

Eurythmics – Sweet Dreams

Frankie Goes To Hollywood – Relax, Don’t Do It

Soft Cell – Sex Dwarf

Depeche Mode – (Set Me Free) Remotivate Me

Tom Tom Club – Genius of Love

Naked Eyes – Promises Promises

Tin Tin – Kiss Me

OMD – Electricity

Pet Shop Boys – West End Girls

Soft Cell – Bedsitter

Yazoo – Don’t Go

Lady Sovereign – So Human / Thomas Jules – Get Close To me

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Apparently, the main melody of the Cure’s, “Close To Me” is all the rage in UK.   Two artists set to release the famed melody in their own compositions are Thomas Jules and Lady Sovereign.   I personally, am leaning toward Lady Sovereign’s use of the melody.   What do you all think?

Lady Sovereign – So Human

This track is taken from her sophomore album, “Jigsaw” which is set to release on April 6th.   BTW: You can also get another track off her upcoming album for free by visiting her myspace page here.

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Thomas Jules – Get Close To Me

Thomas Jules is a soul singer/rapper from Brighton.

Cavedoll – Decoder

 

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Vocals from Camden Chamberlain remind me alot of David Byrne of Talking Heads, which isn’t a bad thing… in fact it’s very much welcomed. And the music reminds me of 80’s band Sparks on this track.

Cavedoll

Biography:
Cavedoll is busy. In 2008, Cavedoll is releasing no less than 10 albums, consisting of a huge array of new material as well as their re-mixed, re-mastered, and re-packaged back catalogue; an eclectic assortment of styles and sounds.

Their flagship album, “No Vertigo”, consists of 14 of their best indie-pop gems, drawing on influences as diverse as 60’s Pop, Electronica, 80’s Alternative, and Modern Indie-Rock. Cavedoll’s production and vocal team of Camden and Vanessa Chamberlain adds a rich layer of harmony and impeccable style to each of the highly textural tracks, while their seasoned rhythm section of Janet Marie and Jamison Wilkins keep the beats driving along like a finely tuned muscle car. Rounding out the group is Allison Martin, providing lush and tasteful keys.

Deciding to embrace the digital age of music-listening, Cavedoll is also releasing a DATA DVD which contains Cavedoll’s entire song catalogue in MP3 format (175+ songs) as well as album artwork, photos, and videos.

Cavedoll will be spending 2008 touring the western United States as well writing and recording new material in their Salt Lake City based recording studio.

Check myspace.com/cavedollband for regular updates on tour dates, new material, and more.

Recommended for fans of: The Rapture, Interpol, Radiohead, & The Cure

Cavedoll – Decoder