Video Killed the Radio Star - The Classic Synth Pop & New Wave Thread

[WestwayKid]

My uncle died in 1985 when I was 8. I don't have that many memories of him, but after he died my mom ended up with a bunch of his cassettes. They ended up sitting in a box on a shelf because while she didn't want to get rid of them, they weren't things she listened to. That box became a treasure trove for me as a young kid: Talking Heads, Wire, Nick Lowe and more. One of the albums that really caught my ear was Songs From the Big Chair. I listened to it over and over again. I listened until the tape wore out and broke and then I attempted to splice it back together (with mixed results).

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Head over Heals is my fave track on the album. It's such a gorgeous song. Ian Stanley's synth lines particularly stand out.

Got the album on now, totally agree with Head Over Heels, great track and yep that synth works its magic nicely. I really like Broken, nice rhythm and feel, simply a solid track. EWTRTW though is still my favourite, near perfect for me, the build ups are epic, as is the chorus and the middle 8 is fucking spot on.

It's one of those albums I never get tired of listening to. I agree with your take on EWTRTW. The final track, Listen, is underrated.

[WestwayKid]

If you've never listened to this LP:

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You need to add it to your playlist ASAP.

One of the best New Wave albums ever released. Simple Minds had been good, but inconsistent up until this release. This album took them over the top. It's flawless.

[Wolter]

If you've never listened to this LP:

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You need to add it to your playlist ASAP.

One of the best New Wave albums ever released. Simple Minds had been good, but inconsistent up until this release. This album took them over the top. It's flawless.

Eh. It’s ok. I don’t find any if their albums flawless, but this is maybe third for me after Real to Real Cacophony and Empires and Dance. But I’m aware that’s probably a minority position.

[Marky Dread]

If you've never listened to this LP:

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You need to add it to your playlist ASAP.

One of the best New Wave albums ever released. Simple Minds had been good, but inconsistent up until this release. This album took them over the top. It's flawless.

Eh. It’s ok. I don’t find any if their albums flawless, but this is maybe third for me after Real to Real Cacophony and Empires and Dance. But I’m aware that’s probably a minority position.

Nope I almost agree. I really like Sons and Fascination/Sisters Feelings Call.

[Kory]

If you've never listened to this LP:

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You need to add it to your playlist ASAP.

One of the best New Wave albums ever released. Simple Minds had been good, but inconsistent up until this release. This album took them over the top. It's flawless.

Eh. It’s ok. I don’t find any if their albums flawless, but this is maybe third for me after Real to Real Cacophony and Empires and Dance. But I’m aware that’s probably a minority position.

Same, but I rate Sons/Sisters up there as well.

[laxman]

My uncle died in 1985 when I was 8. I don't have that many memories of him, but after he died my mom ended up with a bunch of his cassettes. They ended up sitting in a box on a shelf because while she didn't want to get rid of them, they weren't things she listened to. That box became a treasure trove for me as a young kid: Talking Heads, Wire, Nick Lowe and more. One of the albums that really caught my ear was Songs From the Big Chair. I listened to it over and over again. I listened until the tape wore out and broke and then I attempted to splice it back together (with mixed results).

Tears_for_Fears_Songs_from_the_Big_Chair.jpg

Head over Heals is my fave track on the album. It's such a gorgeous song. Ian Stanley's synth lines particularly stand out.

Got the album on now, totally agree with Head Over Heels, great track and yep that synth works its magic nicely. I really like Broken, nice rhythm and feel, simply a solid track. EWTRTW though is still my favourite, near perfect for me, the build ups are epic, as is the chorus and the middle 8 is fucking spot on.

It's one of those albums I never get tired of listening to. I agree with your take on EWTRTW. The final track, Listen, is underrated.

I would definitely recommend the SDE box set, if you like that sort of thing.

[Marky Dread]

My uncle died in 1985 when I was 8. I don't have that many memories of him, but after he died my mom ended up with a bunch of his cassettes. They ended up sitting in a box on a shelf because while she didn't want to get rid of them, they weren't things she listened to. That box became a treasure trove for me as a young kid: Talking Heads, Wire, Nick Lowe and more. One of the albums that really caught my ear was Songs From the Big Chair. I listened to it over and over again. I listened until the tape wore out and broke and then I attempted to splice it back together (with mixed results).

Tears_for_Fears_Songs_from_the_Big_Chair.jpg

Head over Heals is my fave track on the album. It's such a gorgeous song. Ian Stanley's synth lines particularly stand out.

Got the album on now, totally agree with Head Over Heels, great track and yep that synth works its magic nicely. I really like Broken, nice rhythm and feel, simply a solid track. EWTRTW though is still my favourite, near perfect for me, the build ups are epic, as is the chorus and the middle 8 is fucking spot on.

It's one of those albums I never get tired of listening to. I agree with your take on EWTRTW. The final track, Listen, is underrated.

I would definitely recommend the SDE box set, if you like that sort of thing.

SDE super deluxe edition? How the Seeds of Love box?

[laxman]

My uncle died in 1985 when I was 8. I don't have that many memories of him, but after he died my mom ended up with a bunch of his cassettes. They ended up sitting in a box on a shelf because while she didn't want to get rid of them, they weren't things she listened to. That box became a treasure trove for me as a young kid: Talking Heads, Wire, Nick Lowe and more. One of the albums that really caught my ear was Songs From the Big Chair. I listened to it over and over again. I listened until the tape wore out and broke and then I attempted to splice it back together (with mixed results).

Tears_for_Fears_Songs_from_the_Big_Chair.jpg

Head over Heals is my fave track on the album. It's such a gorgeous song. Ian Stanley's synth lines particularly stand out.

Got the album on now, totally agree with Head Over Heels, great track and yep that synth works its magic nicely. I really like Broken, nice rhythm and feel, simply a solid track. EWTRTW though is still my favourite, near perfect for me, the build ups are epic, as is the chorus and the middle 8 is fucking spot on.

It's one of those albums I never get tired of listening to. I agree with your take on EWTRTW. The final track, Listen, is underrated.

I would definitely recommend the SDE box set, if you like that sort of thing.

SDE super deluxe edition? How the Seeds of Love box?

Yes. Seeds of Love one is good too, I think it is a case of being in the right mood for that album, definitely a bit OTT and with added Phil Collins. No DVD in that one (not that I tend to play them much anyway)plus I need to borrow Laxboy's Xbox to play the Blu Ray version.

[Marky Dread]

Got the album on now, totally agree with Head Over Heels, great track and yep that synth works its magic nicely. I really like Broken, nice rhythm and feel, simply a solid track. EWTRTW though is still my favourite, near perfect for me, the build ups are epic, as is the chorus and the middle 8 is fucking spot on.

It's one of those albums I never get tired of listening to. I agree with your take on EWTRTW. The final track, Listen, is underrated.

I would definitely recommend the SDE box set, if you like that sort of thing.

SDE super deluxe edition? How the Seeds of Love box?

Yes. Seeds of Love one is good too, I think it is a case of being in the right mood for that album, definitely a bit OTT and with added Phil Collins. No DVD in that one (not that I tend to play them much anyway)plus I need to borrow Laxboy's Xbox to play the Blu Ray version.

I've always dug the I Am the Walrus influenced title track. Just wish more of the album was in that vein. Any interesting extras?

[laxman]

It's one of those albums I never get tired of listening to. I agree with your take on EWTRTW. The final track, Listen, is underrated.

I would definitely recommend the SDE box set, if you like that sort of thing.

SDE super deluxe edition? How the Seeds of Love box?

Yes. Seeds of Love one is good too, I think it is a case of being in the right mood for that album, definitely a bit OTT and with added Phil Collins. No DVD in that one (not that I tend to play them much anyway)plus I need to borrow Laxboy's Xbox to play the Blu Ray version.

I've always dug the I Am the Walrus influenced title track. Just wish more of the album was in that vein. Any interesting extras?

Plenty of early versions, different edits and mixes plus some non album singles. Johnny Panic and the Bible of Dreams is a good one.

[tepista]

If you've never listened to this LP:

download.jpg

You need to add it to your playlist ASAP.

One of the best New Wave albums ever released. Simple Minds had been good, but inconsistent up until this release. This album took them over the top. It's flawless.

Are you promising me a miracle?

[Sparky]

OK, many years ago, right out of high school, I used to work in a record store along with David Diamond, keyboardist for Berlin. Their music wasn't my thing, but he was a really nice guy to work with. I think these were a couple of their big hits back in the 80's.

[tepista]

OK, many years ago, right out of high school, I used to work in a record store along with David Diamond, keyboardist for Berlin. Their music wasn't my thing, but he was a really nice guy to work with. I think these were a couple of their big hits back in the 80's.

htps://youtu.be/V_l7J7aabts

htps://youtu.be/Bx51eegLTY8

They have one song that I love

[Dr. Medulla]

OK, many years ago, right out of high school, I used to work in a record store along with David Diamond, keyboardist for Berlin. Their music wasn't my thing, but he was a really nice guy to work with. I think these were a couple of their big hits back in the 80's.

htps://youtu.be/V_l7J7aabts

htps://youtu.be/Bx51eegLTY8

They have one song that I love

This is the one I remember, tho entirely for the video, which always seemed to be played on Friday Night Videos.

[Marky Dread]

I would definitely recommend the SDE box set, if you like that sort of thing.

SDE super deluxe edition? How the Seeds of Love box?

Yes. Seeds of Love one is good too, I think it is a case of being in the right mood for that album, definitely a bit OTT and with added Phil Collins. No DVD in that one (not that I tend to play them much anyway)plus I need to borrow Laxboy's Xbox to play the Blu Ray version.

I've always dug the I Am the Walrus influenced title track. Just wish more of the album was in that vein. Any interesting extras?

Plenty of early versions, different edits and mixes plus some non album singles. Johnny Panic and the Bible of Dreams is a good one.

Yeah I know that track. Very good.