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any early 80's alt/soft punk fans out there?

great time for music imo. new sounds, edgy but musical and sometime.....downright deep/moving. never got into the really hardcore punk seen. liked the softer side destruction alot better =)

just finished a psychedelic furs binge tonight. had joy division/early new order on all weekend. planning on reminiscing with lou reed/velvet underground and early rem later this week.

haven't really listened to this stuff much in recent memory. not sure why?. i own almost everything these bands ever put out but still rarely give them a turn anymore?.

early furs with all that sax and mr butler's near painful voice =). i'm gonna grab some tickets for their upcoming show at house of blues (chicago). i'm sure it won't be as crazy as the shows back then but the music will still be great. didn't even know they were touring.

really enjoyed joy division and after the death of Ian....early new order stuff. incredible music considering their roots. new order eventually lost their edge but back then....they were it!

any other fans out there?
levy03
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synthfreek
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You all must hear this song. I consider myself pretty well-versed in 80s music but this is a new one on me. I've been going through this guy's Top 100 Records Of All Time list and I must say that he has impeccable taste. I've discovered all sorts of new artists/tracks from his list. Anyway the track I wanna share is titled All About You by Thomas Leer. It's one of those songs that I can't believe wasn't a hit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLZ4ObI8-d4
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kclone
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Found another good one from the era. The band is Cactus World News from Ireland. Check out some of their stuff on You Tube.
thegoose
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Anyone remember Fischer-Z: Red Skies over Paradise?
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nrenter
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Hey Macdad, you didn't happen to catch the Femmes at the Aragon back in early 90, did you? I was supposed to be visiting Northwestern's campus, but bailed on that evening's activities to catch the show. Good times.
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not Macdad here but i remember a show in the late 80's at the ballroom. love that place!. think lou reed was there that summer too??. lots of great shows there back in the day. good times for sure!.
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