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489 The Human League - Dare Oct 10, 2022

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In October of 1981 The Human League released their third studio album.

Following the exit of former bandmates Glen Gregory and Martyn Ware, Philip Oakey managed to put together a ragtag group of backup dancers, a former Scottish punk guitarists cum keyboardist, and studio session musician hired on full-time that went on to become a worldwide hits machine.

Let’s talk The Human League, Dare!

488 The Psychedelic Furs - Talk Talk Talk Oct 06, 2022

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In June of 1981 The Psychedelic Furs unleashed their sophomore studio outing.

Robert Christgau:
“It’s richer melodically, texturally, and emotionally. I loved the first Furs album because it seemed so disposable; I love this one because it doesn’t.”

Let’s talk The Psychedelic Furs, Talk Talk Talk!

487 X - Wild Gift Oct 03, 2022

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In May of 1981 X released their sophomore album.

Fusing the high energy speed of punk w/ one foot still playing in the r&b, rockabilly, roots, and country sandbox, the resulting thirteen tracks are a Wild Gift, indeed.

Let’s talk X, Wild Gift!

(most humble apologies fro the crackle at the beginning of this podcast, it does go away.)

486 Black Flag - Damaged Sep 29, 2022

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In December of 1981 Black Flag released their debut album.

Though largely ignored upon its release by critics, the album is now considered and absolute classic of American Hardcore and the band itself paved the way that future DIY and indie bands would tour for years to come.

Let’s talk Black Flag, Damaged!

485 David Byrne & Brian Eno - My Life in the Bush of Ghosts Sep 26, 2022

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In February of 1981 David Byrne and Brian Eno released their first album as a collaborative duo.

Recorded before the Talking Heads, Remain in Light, it was shelved for a year on account of sample clearance issues.

On the cusp of sampling’s 80s revolution, Eno’s love of tape loops are taken to their logical next step, while Byrne’s Afrobeat and Funk Rock leanings keep butts shaking.

Let’s talk David Byrne & Brian Eno, My Life in The Bush of Ghosts!

484 Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark - Architecture & Morality Sep 22, 2022

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In February of 1980 OMD released their third studio album.

Taking inspiration from religious music, the band made use of chorale samples, the Mellotron, melodica and variety of other instruments to create the record’s beautifully lush sound.

Let’s talk Orchestral Manoeuvres in The Dark, Architecture and Morality!

483 Soft Cell - Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret Sep 19, 2022

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In November of 1981 Soft Cell released their debut album.

Made on a tight budget, the band purportedly recorded almost entirely on a ReVox tape recorder.

With a borrowed drum machine, a Korg bass synth, and producer Mike Thorne’s Synclavier, the band created a true synth pop classic.

Let’s talk Soft Cell, Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret!

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482 Motorhead - No Sleep 'Til Hammersmith Sep 15, 2022

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In June of 1981 Motörhead released the greatest live record of all time.

Seriously y’all, it’s the best.

Let’s talk Motörhead, No Sleep ‘til Hammersmith!

481 The Go Gos - Beauty and the Beat Sep 12, 2022

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In July of 1981 The Go-Gos released their debut album.

Its a stunning first outing with songs that are pure pop perfection. The record would climb to the top of the Billboard Hot 200 in 8 months time and eventually go on to sell over two million copies.

Let’s talk The Go-Gos, Beauty and The Beat!

480 Heaven 17 - Penthouse and Pavement Sep 08, 2022

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In September of 1981 Penthouse 17 released their debut album.

After jumping ship on Human League, Ian Craig Marsh and Martyn Ware chose their new band’s name from the fictional pop group mentioned in Anthony Burgesses’ A Clockwork Orange.

Let’s talk Heaven 17, Penthouse and Pavement!

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