METAL MONDAY: This song from Anthrax is actually a cover, originally sung by French outfit Trust. It was released by Anthrax in 1988. Like hearing about old albums? You might enjoy our Music Dissectors podcast where we interview someone each month about an album that had a big impact on their life. Click here to find out more. … [Read more...]
Crimson Glory – Painted Skies
METAL MONDAY: Crimson Glory are still kicking, and this is one of their hits from 1988. … [Read more...]
Riot – Sign Of The Crimson Storm
METAL MONDAY:Some apocalyptic lyrics straight from 1988 for you! … [Read more...]
Prefab Sprout – The King of Rock ‘N’ Roll
SATURDAY SYNTHETIC: Dancing hot dogs and a frog butler - what else could you want? This clip comes from 1988. … [Read more...]
Erasure – A Little Respect
SATURDAY SYNTHETIC: It's hard to think of an outfit with catchier songs than Erasure. This was their tenth single and it's arguably as strong as the others. … [Read more...]
They Might Be Giants – Ana Ng
TWISTED TUESDAY: A warning - this will not be the last They Might Be Giants song we feature, as their back catalogue is nothing short of impressive. But to kick off, enjoy Ana Ng from 1988's seminal album Lincoln. … [Read more...]
When In Rome – The Promise
SATURDAY SYNTHETIC: As an unadulterated eighties tragic I'm ashamed to say I haven't actually come across this song before, but it was a Top 20 hit in the US in 1988 and it's a pretty damn good song. As always with this era: a big hair warning. … [Read more...]
Johnny Kemp – Just Got Paid
SUNDAY SOUL: Time for some 80s soul. Johnny Kemp died last year in a walking accident after a long career as performer and producer. … [Read more...]
Pet Shop Boys – Always On My Mind
SATURDAY SYNTHETIC: The Pet Shop Boys performed a cover of the great Elvis song in 1987 on a TV special commemorating the 10th anniversary of his death. It was so well received they recorded it. I happen to think it was a damn good move: … [Read more...]
Queensryche – Eyes Of A Stranger
METAL MONDAY: A piece of trivia - this song is the third most played song for Queensryche at their gigs. Eyes of a Stranger is a 1988 release, the final track on their Operation: Mindcrime album. … [Read more...]