1980s Music

The deception with tact, just what are you trying to say?You've got a blank face, which irritatesCommunicate, pull out your party pieceYou see dimensions in twoState your case with black or whiteBut when one little cross leads to shots, grit your teethYou run for cover so discreet, why don't they:Do what they say, say what you meanOne thing leads to anotherYou told me something wrong, I know I listen too longBut then one thing leads to another.The impression that you sellPasses in and out...Read Full Story

I'm not sure why but I’ve been listening to 80s music more than usual these past few days. Mind you, I grew up listening to these songs (on cassette tapes!) so they mean much more to me than just cheesy lyrics (i.e. Never gonna give you up, never gonna let you down,… you know how it goes) or heavy synthesizers. I associate these with a lot of fond memories. For instance, singing the Boomtown Rats’ “I don’t like Mondays” in my head made the trek to school at the start of every week bearable...Read Full Story

“Heaven isn’t Too Far Away” Jani Lane (born John Kennedy Oswald), former lead singer of the rock band Warrant, was found dead at a hotel in Los Angeles on Thursday evening according to TMZ. He was 47 years old. Lane’s body was discovered at the Comfort Inn hotel in Woodland Hills, CA. So far, no official cause of death has been released. I met Jani Lane a few times, as my friend Mike Fasano was Warrant’s drummer for a number of years, and he never seemed like a very happy guy. It’s sad that...Read Full Story

Song remakes are everywhere these days and musicians of all kinds -- indie rock artists included -- are naturally jumping on the cover version bandwagon. After all, hasn't American Idol proven that rehashed, re-imagined, and rearranged versions of an original song will sell like pancakes? It's quite true that there's nothing as reassuring as seeing a familiar song title in a sea of unknown tracks, and covers are indeed a great way of showcasing a musician's ingenuity in making an old tune...Read Full Story

Anyone else see that new Arena Rock CD compilation on tv and wondering what the song list looked like?Well I got the Arena Rock song list right here. The Arena Rock CD compilation is a 3 cd set filled with big 'arena rock' hits from the 1980s. Bands like Toto, Foreigner, Boston, Cheap Trick, KISS and a whole lot of others. There's like 50 tracks in total so its a must have if you want to get that nostalgic 80s feeling and sigh in disgust about how shitty music is today.Ok, so the Arena Rock...Read Full Story

Gang Of Four, one of the most radical and important groups of the last thirty years, are proud to announce a headlining tour of North America beginning February 4th in Toronto, ON. The band will tour in support of their upcoming album, Content, their first new material in 16 years. Set for a January 25th release on Yep Roc Records, Content is every bit as powerful and insightful as their classic work that has influenced many. From creating one of music’s preeminent debut albums (1979′s...Read Full Story

IT'S A SIN (IAN LEVINE MIX)(PHIL HARDING LATIN VOCAL MIX)(RARE BOOTLEG VERSION)(DJ TIM A EXPERT MIX)Written by Chris Lowe and Neil Tennant, "It's a Sin" was the lead single from the duo's second "proper" album, Actually. Released in June 1987, it rocketed to the top of the charts to become the duo's second UK number one single. It was also a massive hit across Europe, supposedly the best-selling European single of 1987. In the United States it reached #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart...Read Full Story

This revolutionary series of masterworks on CD transforms your computer into a virtual music library. Locate, view and print great classical repertoire. CD Sheet Music (Version 2.0) is faster and easier than ever to start and navigate, featuring an easy-to-use table of contents. Sheet Music Plus has the world's largest selection of printable sheet music. Choose from thousands of best selling artists ranging from Aerosmith, Tori Amos, Evanescence, Allison Kraus, Frank Sinatra, Sarah McLachlan...Read Full Story

Starting Monday, November 15, Formula Werks’ featured T-Shirt of the Week is the Ken Keirns’ designed Terry: Patron Saint of 80′s Metal – which will be available to purchase for one week only. I have to confess that a shirt called “Terry, Patron Saint of 80s Metal” is particularly hilarious to me, as I know a guy named Terry who is quite passionate, if highly elitist, about his own musical taste, and he certainly never misses a chance to take a dump on my great love of 80s Metal, even if he...Read Full Story

TOO SHY(ORIGINAL 12" MIDNIGHT MIX)(INSTRUMENTAL MIX)(HOT TRACKS MIX)(FUNK HOUSE REMIX)Too Shy was written and recorded by English New Wave/pop music band Kajagoogoo in 1983. Released as the first single from their debut album White Feathers, the song was an immediate hit in the UK, spending two weeks at number one in the UK Singles Chart. Assisted by heavy rotation on MTV, the song later became a success in the United States, peaking at number five on the Billboard Hot 100. Too Shy is...Read Full Story