#MyDecade
My Decade The Albums

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February 28, 2025 at 5:49 PM
##MyDecade

1978-1988

Buggles - The Plastic Age, 1980.
November 15, 2024 at 6:33 AM
#MyDecade

1978-1988

The Human League Being Boiled [Fast, 1978]
November 14, 2024 at 7:54 AM
#MyDecade 1981-1990

1990 | 3. Saint Etienne - Only Love Can Break Your Heart

Closing this list with another epic first single... and a very confusing clip with Sarah lip-synching in place of Moira Lambert 😂

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Only Love Can Break Your Heart - Saint Etienne
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November 30, 2024 at 11:13 AM
#MyDecade 1981-1990

1990 | 2. Teenage Fanclub - Everything Flows

Perfect song, and the fact that is was their first single is very difficult to believe. This is from Reading '92.
November 29, 2024 at 8:11 AM
#MyDecade 1981-1990

1990 | 1. The Sundays - Here's Where The Story Ends

Best use of the word "cynically" in a pop song... They left us too soon 😔

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THE SUNDAYS 'Here's Where the Story Ends' "Live" on German TV
YouTube video by TaggleElgate
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November 28, 2024 at 9:26 AM
#MyDecade 1981-1990

1989 | 2. Kitchens of Distinction - The 3rd Time We Opened The Capsule

A perfect song by one of the first shoegaze bands, especially the last minute 🎸🎸🎶

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The 3rd Time We Opened The Capsule
YouTube video by Kitchens of Distinction - Topic
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November 26, 2024 at 2:48 PM
#MyDecade 1981-1990

1989 | 1. New Order - Round & Round

Ending the 80's with Technique and one of my favourite songs ever... The studio version's always an instant euphorizer for me and i love the Kevin Saunderson mix too (pure club bliss). The picture you see... 🪩

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Round & Round (Kevin Saunderson 12" Mix)
YouTube video by New Order - Topic
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November 25, 2024 at 9:33 AM
#MyDecade 1981-1990

1988 | 3. Sonic Youth - The Sprawl

Come on down to the store, you can buy some more, and more, and more, and more... Love the slow and kind of sad guitars at the end of this 🎸🖤

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The Sprawl
YouTube video by Sonic Youth - Topic
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November 24, 2024 at 12:05 PM
#MyDecade 1981-1990

1988 | 2. Cocteau Twins - Cico Buff

The start of my favourite Cocteau era... with Elizabeth Frazer consolidating her title of most beautiful human voice ever created 🗣️🥹

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The Cocteau Twins - Cico Buff (Wired, Channel 4) August 1988
YouTube video by Indie City
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November 23, 2024 at 8:33 AM
#MyDecade 1981-1990

1988 | 1. Etienne Daho - Bleu comme toi

Time to finally assume my Frenchness with the greatest pop icon of our 80's... The man was like Duran Duran in one individual.

"Et je sais, je sais, le mal que l'on nous fait..." 🖤

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Bleu comme toi (2016 Remaster)
YouTube video by Étienne Daho - Topic
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November 22, 2024 at 9:37 AM
#MyDecade 1981-1990

1987 | 3. New Order - True Faith

Not necessarily my favourite New Order song (a little bit repetitive imo) but still, the start feels "extraordinary" and I actually love the lyrics... Seems very personal knowing Bernard's awful childhood 🥹

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New Order - True Faith (1987) (Official Music Video) [HD REMASTERED]
YouTube video by New Order
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November 21, 2024 at 8:25 AM
#MyDecade 1981-1990

1987 | 1. Close Lobsters - I Kiss The Flowers In Bloom

Twee at this peak 🌺 (and another Scottish band)

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I Kiss the Flowers in Bloom
YouTube video by Close Lobsters - Topic
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November 19, 2024 at 9:13 AM
#MyDecade 1981-1990

1986 | 3. The Pogues - A Rainy Night In Soho

"Whatever happened to that old song?
To all those little girls and boys..."

Pogues Day today 🇮🇪 🎊

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The Pogues - A Rainy Night In Soho
YouTube video by ThePoguesOfficial
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November 18, 2024 at 10:45 AM
#MyDecade 1981-1990

1986. New Order - Bizarre Love Triangle

Favourite song of all time 🖤 Version live pour un numéro de "Les Enfants du Rock" diffusé en 1987 🇫🇷

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New Order @ "Bizarre love triangle" Suite 16 studios Rochdale (Greater Manchester) UK
YouTube video by Ybxl
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November 17, 2024 at 12:00 PM
What’s the #MyDecade challenge Nicola? I did one last year so is it another round?
February 6, 2025 at 7:36 PM
#MyDecade
We’ve been asked to share a Spotify playlist by the host. Here’s mine, a journey through post-punk, electronic, pop and indie, 30 songs / artists that shaped my musical taste more than I realised. Thanks to Dave for hosting.

My Decade 1978-1987
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November 30, 2024 at 8:21 AM
#MyDecade 1978-1987

1987 | 3

Just Like Heaven | The Cure

One of The Cure’s most endearing tracks but unlike some songs that have been overplayed on the radio, this one loses none of it’s splendour and charm. One of the greatest intros to a single too.

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November 30, 2024 at 8:03 AM
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#MyDecade 1978-1987

1987 | 2

Rent | Pet Shop Boys

Challenge crossover today. I certainly have “a type” when it comes to PSB tracks and this one ticks every single box and much, much more. Pure genius.

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November 29, 2024 at 7:19 AM
#MyDecade 1978-1987

1987 | 1

Never Let Me Down Again | Depeche Mode

A tune of monolithic proportions. From that first huge drum beat to the sounds that follow, it’s a band at the peak of their powers.

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November 28, 2024 at 7:33 AM
#MyDecade 1978-1987

There Is A Light That Never Goes Out |
The Smiths

There Is A Light That Never Goes Out is just an incredible song. It became my favourite song of all time in 1986. A place it held for many years and it still never fails to stop me in my tracks.

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November 27, 2024 at 7:34 AM
#MyDecade 1978–1987

1986 | 2

Living In Another World | Talk Talk

I bought The Colour Of Spring upon hearing Life’s What You Make It. One of the best decisions I’ve made. An album and band that have stayed with me since. Living In Another World is my number one TT song.

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November 26, 2024 at 7:35 AM
#MyDecade 1978-1987

1986 | 1

Red Rain | Peter Gabriel

My sister had So and I would hear it through the bedroom walls. I wasn’t too keen on the two singles but when I heard Red Rain, I had to have my own copy. It’s still my favourite PG song.

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November 25, 2024 at 7:44 AM
#MyDecade 1978-1987

1985 | 3

Bonny | Prefab Sprout

I bought Steve McQueen upon hearing When Love Breaks Down. I was sure that would be my favourite track but then I heard Bonny and Appetite. A holy trinity of songs but Bonny is the special one for me.

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November 24, 2024 at 8:36 AM
#MyDecade 1978-1987

1985 | 2

Into The Groove | Madonna

Madonna was pivotal in shaping my musical taste. She had it all, the looks, the attitude but above all, the tunes. I still think this is her defining statement, an artist at the peak of her powers.

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November 23, 2024 at 8:05 AM