#267 - 2023 Year In Review

#267 - 2023 Year In Review

Author: SurfingTrucker December 22, 2023 Duration: 2:05:16
New Years Day – U2 Bedbugs and Ballyhoo – Echo & The Bunnymen Real Wild Child (Wild One) - Iggy Pop  Metal – Gary Numan  Black Coffee In Bed – Squeeze Chains Of Love – Erasure Dancing With Tears In My Eyes (Live) - Midge Ure  Everybody Wants To Rule The World (Live) - Tears For Fears  Love Will Tear Us Apart Again (Live) – New Order  Uncontrollable Urge (Live) - Devo  Love Action (I Believe in Love) – Human League  Sister Europe – Psychedelic Furs  There Is A Light That Never Goes Out – The Smiths Mandinka – Sinead O’Connor Eighties – Killing Joke Boy’s Don’t Cry – The Cure  Israel – Siouxsie And The Banshees Mirror People – Love And Rockets  Dominion / Mother Russia – The Sisters Of Mercy  Dig It – Skinny Puppy  Revenge - Ministry Even Better Than The Real Thing – U2 Cloudbusting [Extended remix] - Kate Bush Policy Of Truth – Depeche Mode Blister In The Sun – Violent Femmes Heaven (Live) - Talking Heads Two Tribes (Video Destructo Mix) - Frankie Goes To Hollywood  Goodbye Goodbye – Oingo Boingo 

Dive deep into the sounds that defined a decade beyond the mainstream with Alternative 80s. Hosted by SurfingTrucker, this isn't a nostalgia trip through familiar pop hits; it's a curated journey into the shadows and side streets of the era's music scene. Each episode is built around the driving rhythms and atmospheric melodies of New Wave, the brooding intensity of Goth, the raw energy of Post-Punk, and the infectious bounce of Ska. SurfingTrucker has a keen ear for forgotten gems and obscure tracks, often weaving in rare cuts and hard-to-find recordings that even dedicated fans might have missed. Listening feels like rediscovering a favorite, dusty cassette mixtape, full of surprises and sonic textures that commercial radio often ignored. The passion for this specific slice of music history is palpable, making the podcast a reliable source for both longtime enthusiasts and newcomers curious about the decade's rich underground. You'll hear the stories behind the songs less traveled, all presented with a genuine appreciation for the artists and labels that operated outside the spotlight. It's a dedicated archive and a celebration of the 80s alternative spirit, one compelling playlist at a time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Alternative 80s
Podcast Episodes
#317 - What I Want [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:31:01
Podcast time in May! Some deep cuts, a couple of requests, and some well-known favorites - they're all here! 1) What I Want (12" Mix) - Dead Or Alive 2) Belly Of The Whale (12" Single) - Burning Sensations 3) China (Danc…
#316 - Mickey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:39:10
Back after a small amount of recovery, and we have a lot of requests for you, so let's go! Track Listing: 1) Mickey (Original Recording Remastered) - Toni Basil 2) It Only Makes Me Laugh - Danny Elfman 3) Dance This Mess…
#315 - The Closer That You Get [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:41:10
Nothing fancy this week, just great music mixed for all your listening pleasure! Hope you enjoy it as you get ready for Spring! Track List: 1) The Closer That You Get - Missing Persons 2) Someone Somewhere In Summertime…
#314 - Middle Of The Road [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:34:34
Did y'all survive Daylight Saving's time? Hope so. Ended up with another themed podcast, decided to go with a travel theme since my girl has decided to reide with me in the truck this week. Strap in and let's go! Track L…
#313 - Daylight Savings Time [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:55:33
Clocks moves forward soon, so why not songs about, or that reference, time? Track Listing: 1) Clocked In - Black Flag 2) Got The Time - Joe Jackson 3) Like Clockwork - Boomtown Rats 4) 11:59 - Blondie 5) Five Minutes - T…
#312 - Universal Radio [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:33:57
Slid into my old college radio days with this podcast - a few more obscure bands than you're probably used to, which is a good thing. Enjoy! Track List: 1) Univeral Radio (Universal Dance Mix) - Nina Hagen 2) Ahead - Wir…
#311 - Dreaming [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:50:13
Beginning of February, great time to put out a podcast that deals with affairs of the heart, just in time for Valentine's Day. Don't worry, it's not overly sappy! 1) Dreaming - Blondie 2) Always On My Mind - Pet Shop Boy…
#310 - Love Me Simple [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:50:44
Snowmageddon! Despite a good portion of the US being buried under snow and ice, it's beautiful here on the Emerald Coast - perfect podcast weather! Track Listing: 1) Love Me Simple - Tuesday Blue 2) Message Of Love - The…
#309 - Don't Go [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:38:20
Holidays are over, and I hope everyome enjoyed theirs. Had a wonderfuly surprising visit from a AWESOME friend from Utah, so got sidetracked. Hope this podcast makes it up to y'all. 1) Don't Go (Original 12" Remix) - Yaz…
#308 - Christmas 2025, Episode 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:33:03
Too much awesome Christmas to contain in one podcast, so here's Episode 2! Track Listing: 1) Things Fall Apart - Christina 2) Baby It's Christmas - Banarama 3) It's Always Christmas Time - Al Jourgensen 4) Christmas Day…