A Forest by The Cure

https://youtu.be/xik-y0xlpZ0 A ForestAlbum: Seventeen SecondsDate: 1980Genre: Gothic RockArtist: The Cure The Cure are a gothic rock band formed in West Sussex, England in 1978. Guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Robert Smith has remained the only constant member throughout numerous line-up changes. The Cure’s debut album “Three Imaginary Boys” (1979) placed the band in the post-punk and … Continue reading A Forest by The Cure

One Small Day by Ultravox

https://youtu.be/NL3CNiKtaYY One Small DayAlbum: LamentDate: 1984Genre: Alternative/IndieArtist: Ultravox Ultravox Ultravox were a new wave band formed in London in 1974 as Tiger Lily. Between 1980 and 1986 they achieved seven Top Ten albums and seventeen Top 40 singles in the UK, including ‘Vienna’ in 1981. Between 1974 and 1978 Ultravox was fronted by John Foxx. … Continue reading One Small Day by Ultravox

Pale Shelter by Tears for Fears

https://youtu.be/BUfcT5OoP-8 Pale ShelterAlbum: The HurtingDate: 1983Genre: Alternative/IndieArtist: Tears for Fears Tears for Fears were formed in Bath, England, in 1981 by Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith after the dissolution of their first band, Graduate. Tears for Fears were associated with new-wave electronic bands of the early 1980s and achieved international success. Their debut album “The … Continue reading Pale Shelter by Tears for Fears

Never Stop by Echo & the Bunnymen

https://youtu.be/Fo0LMNSKrt4 Never StopAlbum: PorcupineDate: 1983Genre: Alternative/IndieArtist: Echo & the Bunnymen Echo & the Bunnymen Echo & the Bunnymen formed in Liverpool, UK in 1978. The line-up consists of Ian McCulloch on vocals, guitarist Will Sergeant, bassist Les Pattinson, and drummer Pete de Freitas. After the release of a self-titled album in 1987 McCulloch left the … Continue reading Never Stop by Echo & the Bunnymen

You Can’t Hurry Love by Phil Collins

https://youtu.be/C9IwBJYTwQ0 You Can't Hurry LoveAlbum: Hello I Must Be GoingDate: 1982Genre: R&B/SoulArtist: Phil Collins Phil Collins Phil Collins is a drummer, singer, and songwriter. As well as a successful solo career he was also the drummer and lead singer of the rock band Genesis. Phil Collins played drums from the age of 5 and also … Continue reading You Can’t Hurry Love by Phil Collins

Life in Tokyo by Japan

https://youtu.be/nsbrw9Y6_ng Life in TokyoAlbum: Quiet LifeDate: 1980Genre: Alternative/IndieArtist: Japan Japan Japan were a new-wave band formed in 1974 in London, UK. By David Sylvian (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Steve Jansen (drums), and Mick Karn (bass guitar). Richard Barbieri (keyboards) and Rob Dean (lead guitar) joined the following year. Japan developed their own sound and androgynous style … Continue reading Life in Tokyo by Japan

Visions in Blue by Ultravox

https://youtu.be/CLtvyFCSy7o Visions in BlueAlbum: QuartetDate: 1982Genre: Electro-PopArtist: Ultravox Ultravox Ultravox were a new wave band formed in London in 1974 as Tiger Lily. Between 1980 and 1986 they achieved seven Top Ten albums and seventeen Top 40 singles in the UK, including ‘Vienna’ in 1981. Between 1974 and 1978 Ultravox was fronted by John Foxx. … Continue reading Visions in Blue by Ultravox

Joan of Arc by OMD

https://youtu.be/0nE8jf0fn_U Joan of ArcAlbum: Architecture & MoralityDate: 1981Genre: PopArtist: OMD OMD OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark), is an electronic band formed in Wirral, Merseyside, UK, in 1978. The band consists of co-founders Andy McCluskey (vocals, bass guitar) and Paul Humphreys (keyboards, vocals, along with Martin Cooper (various instruments) and Stuart Kershaw (drums). The only … Continue reading Joan of Arc by OMD

Hell is for Children by Pat Benatar

https://youtu.be/NGTv53Y1xS8 Hell is for ChildrenAlbum: Crimes of PassionDate: 1980Genre: PopArtist: Pat Benatar Pat Benatar Pat Benatar is a rock singer-songwriter. She is a four-time Grammy Award winner with multiple platinum albums and Billboard Top $0 singles. Benatar’s debut and the breakthrough album was ‘In the Heat of the Night’ in 1979, and her most successful … Continue reading Hell is for Children by Pat Benatar

Red Rain by Peter Gabriel

https://youtu.be/FkLTwX0duY4 Red RainAlbum: SoDate: 1986Genre: Alternative/IndieArtist: Peter Gabriel Peter Gabriel Peter Gabriel is a musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, and activist. He was the original lead singer of the prog rock band Genesis, which he left in 1975 to launch his solo career with the single “Solsbury Hill.” A champion of world music for much … Continue reading Red Rain by Peter Gabriel

Personal Jesus by Depeche Mode

https://youtu.be/u1xrNaTO1bI Personal JesusAlbum: Violator1989Alternative/IndieArtist: Depeche Mode Depeche Mode Depeche Mode are an electronic music band formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex, England. The lineup consists of Dave Gahan (lead vocals and songwriter), Martin Gore (keyboards, guitar, vocals, and songwriter), and Andy Fletcher (keyboards). Depeche Mode have had 54 songs on the UK Singles Chart and … Continue reading Personal Jesus by Depeche Mode

Reap The Wild Wind by Ultravox

https://youtu.be/NevzImTG_U0 Reap The Wild WindAlbum: QuartetDate: 1982Genre: Synth-popArtist: Ultravox Ultravox Ultravox were a new wave band formed in London in 1974 as Tiger Lily. Between 1980 and 1986 they achieved seven Top Ten albums and seventeen Top 40 singles in the UK, including ‘Vienna’ in 1981. Between 1974 and 1978 Ultravox was fronted by John … Continue reading Reap The Wild Wind by Ultravox

One More Night by Phil Collins

https://youtu.be/zKVq-P3z5Vg One More NightAlbum: No Jacket RequiredDate: 1985Genre: R&B/SoulArtist: Phil Collins Phil Collins Phil Collins is a drummer, singer, and songwriter. As well as a successful solo career he was also the drummer and lead singer of the rock band Genesis. Phil Collins played drums from the age of 5 and also completed drama school … Continue reading One More Night by Phil Collins

Fire by The Cult

https://youtu.be/8g6h1vI4Xv0 FireAlbum: Fire WomanDate: 1989Genre: Alternative/IndieArtist: The Cult The Cult A British rock band from Bradford, West Yorkshire, formed in 1983. In the mid-eighties, the Cult gained a dedicated following in the UK as a post-punk/gothic rock band with singles such as “She Sells Sanctuary”. In the late 1980s, the band broke into the mainstream … Continue reading Fire by The Cult

Perhaps Love by John Denver

https://youtu.be/c-5bMO4nMuk Perhaps LoveAlbum: Perhaps LoveDate: 1981Genre: PopArtist: John Denver John Denver John Denver was an American singer-songwriter, activist, actor, and humanitarian. He began his musical career with folk music groups in the late 1960s and in the 1970s was one of the most popular acoustic artists. John Denver recorded over 300 songs, 200 of which … Continue reading Perhaps Love by John Denver