#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
Podcast Episodes
#236 - I Want To Believe [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:40:45
Are they out there? Are they listening? I believe they are, and I'm hoping they're here to find more great 80's music. Well here it is - all ready for your alien enjoyment. (Insert "out of this world" pun here) Track Lis…
Classic Alt80s - March 4, 2012 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:31:59
Time for another flashback! Over a decade ago, which I'm still having a hard time wrapping my head around. Enjoy! Track Listing: 1) The Politics Of Dancing - Re-Flex 2) Gone Daddy Gone - Violent Femmes 3) Between Planets…
Classic Alt80s - March 13, 2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:19
Diego Mas said he'd like to see some of the older Alt80s Podcasts re-released, so I figured why the hell not. This was recorded back in 2011 while still living in Boston, MA and well before ever meeting Roxy. Track List:…
#233 - All My Life I Wanted To Fly [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:33:22
Welcome to episode 233! We're moving into springtime, which has nothing to do with this podcast, lol. Just enjoy - we had fun with this one, then went into a rather interesting theme towards the end. I assure you it was…
#232 - A Point Is All You Can Score [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:51:39
It's podcast time - and it feels like the 80s all over again. Current events obviously inspired this podcast - but don't despair, it's top quality entertainment. Track List: 1) Two Tribes (Johnnoes Mix - Video Version) -…
#231 - Don't You Forget About Me [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:04:19
It's Valentine's Day 2022, and we're actually honoring it this year! Here's my mix tape to you. ❤ Track Listing: 1) Don't You (Forget About Me) - Simple Minds 2) Wishing (If I Had A Photograph Of You) [Extended Version]…
Alternative 90's Preview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:32:57
Here it is - the podcast that's been requested, delving into the second Era of alternative music, the 90s. Bear with our growing pains as we get this beast off the ground! Don't worry Alt80s fans, the regular podcast wil…
#229 - Finding Our Way Around Indecision [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:33:09
Ahhh - time to relax. No countdowns or specials, just a light hearted podcast this time. Enjoy! Track Listing: 1) Whisper To A Scream [Birds Fly] (Extended Club Mix) - Icicle Works 2) More To Lose (Rare Version) - Seona…
#228 - Top 25 Countdown Of 1981 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:41:02
Welcome to our year end countdown! We go back forty years and countdown the top 25 of 1981. It's a great lineup! Track Listing: 25) I Know What Boys Like - The Waitresses 24) W.O.R.K. - Bow Wow Wow 23) Girls On Film - Du…
#227 - Walking In A Winter Wonderland [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:53:30
Here we go - barely in time for Christmas! Such are the joys of having a newborn. We hope you all have a wonderful Christmas, and please have a safe New Year! Track Listing: 1) Jingle Bell Rock - The Fall 2) Fruitcake -…