I was once saved by .000000001.

Close, but not quite, apparently.

I'm guessin somebody didn't get laid enough in the 80s.

I'm guessin somebody didn't get laid enough in the 80s.

The 80's sucked. That's it folks.

And you poor souls that grew up in the 80's and were forced to accept that crap as "your music," what can i say. except, I am sorry. You are permanently brain and culturally damaged. You will never understand or appreciate real music. Sucky, cheap synthesizer will always thrill your self-centered ass.

I appreciate the "unheard" sounds of the 80's; but GOD! please spare us the popular songs. There are Internet radio stations that specialize in 80's pop for those who suckle pap.

(snip)And you poor souls that grew up in the 80's and were forced to accept that crap as "your music," what can i say. except, I am sorry. You are permanently brain and culturally damaged. You will never understand or appreciate real music. Sucky, cheap synthesizer will always thrill your self-centered ass.(snip)

I've heard so much dribble about how the 80s sucked on these boards. Give it a rest!!
The 80s gave us R.E.M., U2, Smiths, Depeche Mode, The Cure, Echo and the Bunnyman, The Stone Roses, etc. etc. How many of these bands were played constantly on the Radio? Few, if any and certainly not Echo or the Stone Roses.

What's the point here, folks. That until the advent and proliferation of the internet, we were all spawn fed music by radio stations which always played to the commercial interests of its viewing, buying audience. The same crap is played in the 90s, and the current decade. And there is still really good music generated during these periods to please the discerning listener (like you and me-well, me at least!).

So before you derade the entire decade on representations like Flock of Seagulls, Wham, or Duran Duran, remember all of the excellent artists and styles that evolved during that period. Also remember that rock and roll does evolve. Music is getting better and better. And todays artists cut their teeth on the music they grew up with, most of which occured during the 70s and 80s.

I can't listen to this song without thinking of London

I can't listen to this song without thinking of London

The 80's sucked. That's it folks.

And you poor souls that grew up in the 80's and were forced to accept that crap as "your music," what can i say. except, I am sorry. You are permanently brain and culturally damaged. You will never understand or appreciate real music. Sucky, cheap synthesizer will always thrill your self-centered ass.

I appreciate the "unheard" sounds of the 80's; but GOD! please spare us the popular songs. There are Internet radio stations that specialize in 80's pop for those who suckle pap.

I've heard so much dribble about how the 80s sucked on these boards. Give it a rest!!
The 80s gave us R.E.M., U2, Smiths, Depeche Mode, The Cure, Echo and the Bunnyman, The Stone Roses, etc. etc. How many of these bands were played constantly on the Radio? Few, if any and certainly not Echo or the Stone Roses.

What's the point here, folks. That until the advent and proliferation of the internet, we were all spawn fed music by radio stations which always played to the commercial interests of its viewing, buying audience. The same crap is played in the 90s, and the current decade. And there is still really good music generated during these periods to please the discerning listener (like you and me-well, me at least!).

So before you derade the entire decade on representations like Flock of Seagulls, Wham, or Duran Duran, remember all of the excellent artists and styles that evolved during that period. Also remember that rock and roll does evolve. Music is getting better and better. And todays artists cut their teeth on the music they grew up with, most of which occured during the 70s and 80s.

Ahhhh...good one from the Way-Back Machine!

OK OK
So the eighties sucked, I get it!
Politically, socially, artistically, intellectually we were all unevolved self centered retards with bad fashion sense and the wrong pharmacology, and much of the music was repetitive and formulaic.
I am so glad that modern music from this decade doesn't reflect any of these aspects of society.

And you poor souls that grew up in the 80's and were forced to accept that crap as "your music," what can i say. except, I am sorry.

Then why mention it?

I can't listen to this song without thinking of London

(not that that makes any difference to me).

I think it's from Reach the Beach. Have it on vinyl...

As do I! :D

OK OK
So the eighties sucked, I get it!
Politically, socially, artistically, intellectually we were all unevolved self centered retards with bad fashion sense and the wrong pharmacology, and much of the music was repetitive and formulaic.

OK OK
So the eighties sucked, I get it!
Politically, socially, artistically, intellectually we were all unevolved self centered retards with bad fashion sense and the wrong pharmacology, and much of the music was repetitive and formulaic.
I am so glad that modern music from this decade doesn't reflect any of these aspects of society.

uninspired amount of typical 80s sounds/licks/styles

Love the Fixx

Pure 80's drivel.

The Fixx have heaps of good songs - listen to some albums instead of just 80's hit mixes. Impeccable balance and groove. I love them. :-)

As do I! :D

The Fixx have heaps of good songs - listen to some albums instead of just 80's hit mixes. Impeccable balance and groove.