CLASSIC ALBUM EPISODE:  Let's Dance by David Bowie

CLASSIC ALBUM EPISODE: Let's Dance by David Bowie

Author: 80s Music Exposed April 15, 2022 Duration: 56:52
Send a text Special episode on the massively commercially successful David Bowie album Let's Dance, his first for EMI America, released 39 years ago - in April of 1983. After signing a 17 million dollar contract, he chose a fresh new producer in Nile Rodgers, and history was made! We talk about the importance of Let's Dance to the cultural moment, and prattle on about whether it's worth your time. Guess what we say ? We love Buzzsprout! - Sign up to do your own podc...

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FEB '81: Phil Collins, Rush, Iron Maiden, Byrne/Eno, Stray Cats [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:37
Send a text Henry and Chris zip back to February 1981 to decide if Phil Collins solo album was bunk. Rush swings the bat again! Eno makes yet a(nother) appearance (obvs)! Records covered: Face Value | Phil Collins Moving…
JAN '81: Costello, Gaye, Styx, Rick Springfield, dB's [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:59
Send a text Chris and Henry boldly march into 1981, leaving behind 1980, and all that it was! 17 episodes in - a new acronym for album selection is birthed, assumptions are challenged, implications are made and drawn! Al…
1980 END OF YEAR BEST OF!!!! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:37
Send a text Chris, Henry, Greg and Megan get together to throw down on all the albums reviewed for the year 1980! Hands were shaken, and agreements were made to keep going! Twitter: @80sExposed - Find us on Instagram! Su…
DEC '80: Clash, ABBA, Dolly Parton, Fame, The Jam [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:23
Send a text Chris and Henry grab the Uncle Nearest 1862, and deal with what December 1980 dealt us - beyond the birth of Magnum PI, the breakup of Led Zeppelin, and the tragedy of the death of John Lennon. Records dealt…
NOV '80: Lennon, Steely Dan, REO, Blondie, Motorhead [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:09
Send a text NOVEMBER 1980 - Henry and Chris break down records for November 1980! Some reckonings include: Were Steely Dan total dicks? Motorhead or Motörhead? Was REO Speedwagon actually a band made for your mom? Albums…
OCT '80 PT II: Prince, Springsteen, Dire Straits, Neil Young, Bauhaus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:11
Send a text OCTOBER 1980 Part 2 - Henry and Chris break down records to finish out OCTOBER 1980, and welcome a new member of the team! Check out album reviews for: Dirty Minds - Prince, The River - Bruce Springsteen, Mak…
OCT '80 PT I: U2, Police, Talking Heads, Cheap Trick, Rockpile [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:47
Send a text OCTOBER 1980 - Henry and Chris break down records from October 1980!! - another great month we had to split in TWAIN! Records reviewed are: Seconds of Pleasure - Rockpile / Boy - U2 / Zenyatta Mondatta - The…
SEP '80 PT II: Bowie, Stevie Wonder, The Jacksons, B-52's, XTC [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:15
Send a text SEPTEMBER 1980 was such a big month that we have to split it into two parts! Join us for fresh reviews for: "Scary Monsters" by David Bowie, "Black Sea" by XTC, "Wild Planet" by B-52's, "Hotter than July" by…
AUG '80: AC/DC, Paul Simon, Siouxsie, Black Flag, Don Williams [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:53
Send a text Setting you up for 2019 by tackling records from AUGUST 1980! Album reviews for: I Believe In You - Don Williams, One Trick Pony - Paul Simon, Kaleidoscope - Siouxie & the Banshees Back in Black - AC/DC, Jeal…