#285 - Top 25 of 1984

#285 - Top 25 of 1984

Author: SurfingTrucker December 31, 2024 Duration: 2:19:30
Taking a look back with our yearly countdown - this time we revisit 1984. Happy New Year! 25) Flesh For Fantasy [Below the Belt Mix] - Billy Idol 24) Blue Jean - David Bowie 23) Big In Japan [Extended 12" Version] - Alphaville 22) How Soon Is Now - The Smiths 21) Wild Boys - Duran Duran 20) Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go - Wham! 19) Original Sin [Extended Version] - INXS 18) What's Gone Wrong - Untouchables 17) Dazzle [Glamour Mix] - Siouxsie And the Banshees 16) Master And Servant [An ON-Usound Science Fiction Dance Hall Classic] - Depeche Mode 15) Sexcrime (1984) [Extended Mix] - Eurythmics 14) Less Cities, More Moving People - The Fixx 13) Cowpunk - Scott Goddard 12) People Are People [12" Version] - Depeche Mode 11) West End Girls [Original Version] - Pet Shop Boys 10) Hold Me Now - Thompson Twins 9) The Killing Moon - Echo And The Bunnymen 8) Rebel Yell - Billy Idol 7) Lady Killer - The Vandals 6) Two Tribes [Video Destructo Mix] - Frankie Goes To Hollywood 5) Erotic City - Prince 4) Why [12" Version] -Bronski Beat 3) Pride (In The Name Of Love) - U2 2) Tenderness [Extended Mix] - General Public 1) Top Alt80 Song of 1984

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
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#273 - Can't Get A Tan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Duration: 1:34:38
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Duration: 2:05:16
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