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Get ready to groove with “80s Dance Music Classics,” channel where every beat is a throwback to the decade’s iconic party anthems in non-stop mixes. It’s a neon-lit journey through the heart of GenX’s dance era, packed with the unforgettable dance hits that defined a generation. From synth-driven melodies to funky basslines, this channel is your ticket to reliving the vibrant energy and unforgettable rhythms of the 80s. So, lace up your dancing shoes and let’s rewind to the days of big hair and bold beats!
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Shannon Brenda Greene[1][2] (born May 2, 1958), known by the mononym Shannon, is an American singer and songwriter of freestyle and dance-pop music. She is best known for her single "Let the Music Play" and "Give Me Tonight" which topped the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart in 1983-84.
In 1985, Shannon released her second album "Don't You Wanna Get Away," with the same-titled single reaching #1 on Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
By the time her third album was released in 1986, it appeared her steam was running out. The album "Love Goes All the Way" failed to chart any singles on the dance charts and the radio. What is odd is that Shannon helped pioneer the freestyle genre and it was going stronger than ever at the time. Expose and Lisa Lisa with Cult Jam was very successful on the radio and in the clubs. Freestyle dominated the club charts and radio ...Thu, 25 Oct 2018 - 1h 42min - 23 - Dead or Alive: An 80s Icon’s Legacy in Dance Music and Beyond — The Diva Series
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Formed in Liverpool in 1980, Dead or Alive achieved their stride in the mid-1980s, gracing the UK Top 40 charts with seven singles and the Top 30 with three albums. Notably, they were the first act to score a number-one single under the legendary production team of Stock Aitken Waterman (SAW). At the height of their fame, the band's lineup included Pete Burns on vocals, Mike Percy on bass, Steve Coy on drums, and Tim Lever on keyboards. Over their career, they released seven studio albums and five compilation albums.
Two of their singles even cracked the U.S. Top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100: "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" reached No. 11 in 1985, and "Brand New Lover" climbed to No. 15 in 1986. The iconic "You Spin Me Round" not only topped the UK charts for two weeks but also enjoyed renewed attention in 2003 and 2006 after Pete Burns appeared on the reality show Celebrity Big Brother.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGNiXGX2nLU
As a Gen-Xer who grew up in the '80s, I can confidently say that Dead or Alive was a cultural powerhouse. Besides their chart-topping singles, tracks like "Lover Come Back to Me," "My Heart Goes Bang (Get Me a Doctor)," "Something in My House," and "Come Home With Me Baby" were staples that filled dance floors during their heyday.
Fri, 21 Sep 2018 - 1h 04min - 22 - Bananarama | The Diva Series
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After having finished the Exposé diva series, I decided to round out a couple of previous requests for 80's iconic artists. The next entry into the Diva Hall of Fame is none other than Bananarama.
Bananarama is an English female pop music vocal group formed in London in 1981 by friends Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, and, Keren Woodward. Their success on both pop and dance charts has earned them a listing in the Guinness World Records as the all-female group with the most chart entries in the world.[1]
The group was phenomenally successful in the UK and throughout Europe with a fair deal of success in the US. Hit's like "Na Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye)," "Cruel Summer," "I Heard A Rumor," and the worldwide #1 "Venus" are staples in their massive catalog.
Their overall success heavily relied on popular songs from the past, reinterpreted for a newer audience. It was this successful formula for much of the 191...Thu, 20 Sep 2018 - 1h 01min - 21 - Exposé | The Diva Series
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We're going back to the 80's this week with our latest Diva Hall of Fame entry, Exposé!
Exposé is an American Latin freestyle vocal group. Primarily consisting of lead vocalists Jeanette Jurado, Ann Curless, and Gioia Bruno, the group achieved much of their success between 1984 and 1993, becoming the first group to have four top ten hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart from its debut album, including the 1988 #1 hit "Seasons Change".[1] In March 2015, Billboard magazine named the group the eighth most-successful girl group of all time[2]
Back in the day, these ladies struck gold with their debut album "Exposure," which racked up 4 top tens hits ("Come Go With Me," "Let Me Be the One," "Point of No Return") and the one number 1 hit "S...Wed, 19 Sep 2018 - 50min - 20 - Erasure | The DIVA Dance Legacy Tribute Volume 1
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In the twilight of 1986, I found myself back in my hometown, rebooting life after a pause post-high school. As fate would have it, I returned to C&C Music/Video—a place that had worked for during my high school years. Erasure's "Oh L'amour" was already setting dance floors on fire, but honestly, I hadn't deeply considered the duo behind the beats. That changed, and how, when their extended play album "The Two Ring Circus" was released.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFduy8qQIOg
Before we dive into the Erasure saga, let's step back a bit. Vince Clarke, one half of Erasure, was already a synth-pop legend due to his earlier stints with Depeche Mode and Yaz (known as Yazoo in Europe). It was the blending of Clarke's genius with Andy Bell's vocal prowess that gave Erasure its distinct sound—a combination that felt like a revelation to my young, queer self. Their lyrics, sharp and universally relatable, had a unique resonance for the LGBTQ+ community.
Now, let's talk songs, shall we? "Victim of Love" is a tune that forever evokes bittersweet nostalgia. It carries me back to memories of Michael, a man 20 years my senior who became a mentor and friend during those formative years. He tried to enrich my life with opera and introduced me to the camp classic "Mommie Dearest." We crossed the line from friendship to romance and his memory...Fri, 17 Feb 2017 - 1h 51min - 19 - The Eternal Allure of the Pet Shop Boys: A Tribute Mix
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The allure of the Pet Shop Boys is eternal; it’s a fact I was vividly reminded of during a laid-back evening with Rick, my other half and the ultimate 'pethead' among us. He was stirring up something magical in the kitchen while I queued up a mega-mix of PSB tracks I'd crafted back in 2007. The beats and melodies filled the room, serving as a reminder of the duo's indelible mark on synth-pop, new wave, and dance music across generations.
Let’s be honest; blending songs from different decades, each with its own BPM and style, is no easy feat. But that's what makes Pet Shop Boys unique—their ability to transcend time and genre. Crafting this mega-mix was akin to maneuvering through a musical obstacle course, which is why I leaned on 'Hot Tracks' and 'Razormaid' mixes to give the set a more club-friendly vibe.
As we sat back and savored our dinner and drinks, the track "Opportunities (Let's Make Lots Of Money)" filled the room, a poignant reminder of the band’s early dalliances with ironic social commentary. Next up was "Love Comes Quickly," a dance mix capturing the ephemeral nature of affection. Then, "West End Girls," a Sasha remix offering, took us back to the heart of 1980s London. The set continued to evolve with one of my favorite songs from their catalog like "Being Boring," paying homage to times gone by, and "Go West," which carried the unmistakable echoes of a world moving towards new beginnings. Then again, it was more of patronage to the gay mecca Key West in South Florida or even San Francisco — take your pick.
Sun, 08 Feb 2009 - 2h 36min - 18 - Madonna — The Ultimate Dance Collection Volume 1
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Party Favorz is ecstatic to unveil The Ultimate Dance Classics, a dazzling celebration of the inimitable dancefloor queen... MADONNA! Only two sets have been mastered thus far, each posing its unique set of challenges, yet presenting a fantastic journey through Madonna's iconic dance hits.
The first set revisits all her 80s dance hits, with a few extending into 1990. This period marked the genesis of Madonna's career, where she not only etched her name in the annals of music history but also paved the way for women to become outright superstars. From the nude photos published in Playboy, the tumultuous marriage with actor Sean Penn, to the Pepsi tour deal controversy surrounding the "Like A Prayer" video, Madonna was a master at creating or adeptly managing controversy.
Volume 1 of The Ultimate Dance Classics encapsulates these years with a stunning array of dancefloor burners and chart-topping pop songs that defined the decade.
One of the unique aspects of mixing 80s music is its reliance on electronic music based on a simple snare drum that maintained perfect timing. This pattern,Sat, 13 Aug 2022 - 1h 50min - 17 - 80s Dance Music: The Essential Dance Mix Volume 6
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The Essential 80's Dance Mix series reaches its culmination with Volume 6, packing an impressive compilation of unmissable 80s dance music tracks. This meticulously crafted collection includes tunes that got missed in the previous five volumes due to various reasons.
From curating tracks for Trash Disco and the 90s House Classics, to the Millennial House Classics series, it's always a challenging yet rewarding task. Ensuring a seamless flow of tracks requires dedicated preparation, sometimes extending over a month. Despite the demanding release schedule of Party Favorz, we are committed to delivering the best dance music experience to our audience.
The Essential 80's Dance Mix series has been a challenging project amongst the many genre compilations created over various decades. Although we are momentarily pausing the release of more 80s collections, we look forward to revisiting works from New Order, Depeche Mode, and Stock, Aitken, and Waterman (SAW) Legacy editions in the future.
For now,Sat, 01 Feb 2020 - 2h 29min - 16 - Ultimate 80s Dance Music: The Essential Dance Mix Volume 5
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Party Favorz is thrilled to announce the release of Volume 5 of The Essential 80's Dance Mix, a collection that has been long-awaited by 80s dance music aficionados. The focus of this set is the Hi-Energy (NRG) sub-genre, a forebear to the 90s Hard Dance and early millennium scenes. This compilation, while predominantly NRG, also features standout tracks from other genres, like the unforgettable beat of Rick James' "Super Freak."
While this is not an all-encompassing series of 80s dance music, it provides a substantial dive into a decade known for its diverse sub-genres. So, whether you were a club-goer during the 80s or are discovering these tracks for the first time, this mix is sure to captivate.
Standout tracks from this set include The Communards' "Never Can Say Goodbye," Lisa's "Rocket To Your Heart," and Eveylyn Thomas' "High Energy." You'll also enjoy dance floor favorites like Dead or Alive's "You Spin Me 'round (Like A Record) " and Sylvester's "Do Ya Wanna Funk."
Join us next week for more surprises, possibly the final volume in this series or the next Legacy edition. Until then, immerse yourself in the rhythmic nostalgia of the Essential 80's Dance ...Sat, 25 Jan 2020 - 2h 34min - 15 - Ultimate 80s Dance Music: The Essential Dance Mix Volume 4
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Party Favorz proudly presents Volume 4 of the Essential 80's Dance Mix, a collection that masterfully transitions between commercial dance music and popular alternative dance tracks of the era. This compilation is primarily focused on 80s dance music, which is easily digestible and filled with recognizable tracks for fans of the genre.
Volume 4 features an exciting mix of dance hits that range from Paula Abdul's energetic "Straight Up" to Madonna's iconic "Like A Prayer" and "Holiday." Other highlights include Jody Watley's infectious "Don't You Want Me" and the NSW raunchy "Relax" by Frankie Goes To Hollywood. The set also includes popular alternative dance tracks such as Depeche Mode's "Strangelove" and Pet Shop Boys' "West End Girls."
To end on a high note, this compilation includes unforgettable classics like Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up," Whitney Houston's "So Emotional," and Dead Or Alive's "Brand New Lover.Sun, 03 Nov 2019 - 2h 16min - 14 - 80s Dance Music: The Essential Dance Mix Volume 3
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Party Favorz is back with the captivating Essential 80's Dance Mix Volume 3, an incredible journey through the decade that gave us unforgettable classics in Funk, R&B Dance, and Rap's early days. This set, often referred to as the Urban mix, masterfully blends a selection of popular 80s dance music with one alternative dance mix and a handful of chart-topping pop tracks.
Developing this mix involved two weeks of careful track selection and editing to achieve the perfect blend and feel. A standout feature is the innovative mashup of Grandmaster Flash's anti-drug song "White Lines" and Herbie Hancock's "Rock It"— a fusion that beautifully showcases the evolution of 80s dance music.
This volume includes the irresistible rhythm of Janet Jackson's "Nasty," and the unforgettable beat of Rob Base & DJ EZ-Rock's "It Takes Two." There's the innovative fusion of rock and rap in Run-DMC's "Walk This Way," and the pioneering electro-funk sound of Herbie Hancock's "Rock It." The unforgettable melody of Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam's "I Wonder If I Take You Home" and the ultimate party ...Sat, 19 Oct 2019 - 2h 13min - 13 - Ultimate 80s Dance Music: The Essential Dance Mix Volume 2
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Party Favorz presents The Essential 80s Dance Mix Volume 2, a harmonious blend of commercial, alternative, and pop-hit dance tracks, illustrating the rhythmic diversity of the 80s dance music era. A significant part of the 80s was the rise of Hi NRG, epitomized by Patrick Cowley's remix of Donna Summer's "I Feel Love" and his later contributions to the genre, such as "Menergy" and "Megatron Man".
This volume also nods towards the gay community and the movement they helped define, which was deeply intertwined with the Hi NRG genre, as their music provided the soundtrack to a time marked by the emergence of AIDS.
Featuring an eclectic lineup, it juxtaposes tracks like Michael Jackson's "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" with When In Rome's "The Promise" creating an authentic 80s vibe. You'll find Madonna's "Into The Groove", Whitney Houston's "Love Will Save The Day", and Shannon's "Let The Music Play" among the mix, illustrating the varied landscape of 80s dance music.
Several tracks in this mix have been meticulously remastered from their original vinyl versions,...Sat, 12 Oct 2019 - 2h 01min - 12 - Ultimate 80s Dance Music: The Essential Dance Mix Volume 1
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Dive into the vibrant tapestry of the 80s dance music era with Party Favorz's first of six volumes of The Essential 80s Dance Mix. This collection celebrates the decade's dynamic shifts in dance music, amalgamating the standout tracks from our previous sets including Pure Energy, Pump Up the Volume, Hit That Perfect Beat!, and the Back 2 the 80s series.
The 80s music scene began on the foundation laid by disco. As the decade progressed, a transition towards synth-driven beats began to define the era's sound. This evolution is encapsulated in Duran Duran's "All She Wants Is", a song that perfectly captures the synthesizer-led trend of the mid-80s.
The underground scenes of Chicago and New York gave birth to a fresh genre midway through the 80s - house music. This style's mainstream breakthrough arrived by 1989 with Soul II Soul's club and pop radio hit, "Back To Life". Anthony & The Camp's "What I Like" exemplifies this rising house sound with its Extended Dance Mix, blending pulsating rhythms and layered vocals.
Grace Jones' "I'm Not Perfect",Wed, 09 Oct 2019 - 2h 30min - 7 - Back 2 the 80’s Volume 2 | 80’s Dance Megamix
I'm back with of Back 2 the 80's pt. 2, a monster mix of classic dance hits from the era. I've got enough to likely make a third set and maybe even throw in a New Wave version as well. If I do, I'll post those later in the year.
Originally, this was going to be one giant 4-hour set but I decided to split it in two. When you're working with those many songs at once, mistakes are bound to happen. In this case, I duplicated the fantastic Gwen Guthrie #1 club classic "Ain't Nothin Goin on but the Rent." Maybe I just liked the song so much I used it twice LOL. Anyway, I didn't bother fixing it. I just wanted to ensure ya'll know I'm aware of the mistake.
I'll be back next week with a massive new set of something. I'm not saying what, so we'll just let it be a surprise. I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend. Until the next time...ENJOY!
Album: Back 2 the 80’s pt. 2Artists: VariousGenre: 80’s DanceLength: 2:05:50
1. Chaka Khan - I Feel For You (Ultimix)
2. Cameo - Word Up (Ultimix)
3. Fine Young Cannibals - She Drives Me Crazy (Ultimix)
4. Vanessa Williams - Right Stuff (Ultimix)
5. Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam - I Wonder If I Take You Home (Ultimix)
6. Paula Abdul - Forever Your Girl (Ultimix)
7. Donna Summer - This Time I Know It's For Real (Ultimix)
8. Bananarama - Venus (Hot Tracks Mix)
9. Miami Sound Machine - Conga (Ultimix)
10. Colonel Abrams - Trapped (Ben Liebrand Mix)
11. Grandmaster Flash - White Lines (Ultimix)
12. Midnight Star - No Parking On The Dancefloor (Ultimix)
13. Salt N' Pepa - Push It (Ultimix)
14. Bobby Brown - My Prerogative (Ultimix)
15. Jody Watley - Looking For A New Love (Hot Tracks Mix)
16. Samantha Fox - Touch Me (I Want Your Body) (Ultimix)
17. Gwen Guthrie - Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But The Rent (Mark S. Berry & Tony Prendatt 12'' Club Mix)
18. Jocelyn Brown - Love's Gonna Get You (Dance Mix)
19. Janet Jackson - When I Think Of You (Hot Tracks Mix)
20. Taylor Dayne - Prove Your Love (Ultimix)
21. Expose - Come Go With Me (Ultimix)
22. Aretha Franklin - Freeway Of Love (Hot Tracks Mix)
23. Expose - Point of No Return (Ultimix)
24. E.G. Daily - Say It, Say It (Hot Tracks Mix)
25. Stacey Q - Two Of Hearts (Hot Tracks Mix)
26. Sylvester - Do You Wanna Funk (Ultimix)
27. Kylie Minogue - Locomotion (Hot Tracks Mix)
28. Club Nouveau - Lean On Me (Ben Liebrand Remix)Sun, 08 Apr 2018 - 2h 05min - 6 - Back 2 the 80’s Volume 1 | 80’s Dance Megamix
Party Favorz is back with Back 2 the 80's, a monster mix of commercial dance classics from the era. After releasing the Trash Disco series last year, I knew I had to move a decade up as the genre that defined "dance" and "disco" has substantially changed with the introduction of the drum machine and synthesizers. You'll notice the snare drum is prominent in many of the songs as it was used for timing and transition throughout most of the songs. It's easy to pick up on as this was a mainstay of the dance genre of the era.
Even though these took over a week to put together, the actual process was fairly easy. The very DJ friendly (unauthorized) remixes by DJ services like Ultimix, Razormaid, and Hot Tracks (among the most popular) were designed for easier transitions between songs in a live setting. I won't bore ya'll with how a lot of this was achieved but it was not unlike what I was doing with two Nakamichi tape decks at the time.
The only song that was poorly structured and frankly a hot mess was "Freeway of Love" by Aretha Franklin. It starts off easy enough but quickly loses its timing by 1/8 beat throwing off the entire mix. Because it was unusually long for a mix during this period, it required a great deal of editing which I had to do manually to get it to work. The end result was flawless and well-worth the effort.
Back 2 the 80's is a two-part set with the second one dropping tomorrow. After the massive success of the of my previous 80's efforts (Pure Energy, Pump Up the Volume, and Hit That Perfect Beat) I'm guessing these will satisfy your Reagan-era dance lust.
Album: Back 2 the 80's pt. 1Artists: VariousGenre: 80's DanceLength: 2:15:18
1. Paula Abdul - Straight Up (Ultimix)
2. Pebbles - Girlfriend (Hot Classics Remix)
3. Janet Jackson - Pleasure Principle (Ultimix)
4. Duran Duran - All She Wants Is (Ultimix)
5. Nu Shooz - Point of No Return (Ultimix)
6. Timex Social Club - Rumors (Hot Tracks Mix)
7. Pebbles - Mercedes Boy (Ultimix)
8. Shannon - Let The Music Play (Ultimix)
9. Debbie Gibson - Electric Youth (Ultimix)
10. Gloria Estefan - Get On Your Feet (Ultimix)
11. Taylor Dayne - Tell It To My Heart (Ultimix)
12. Company B - Fascinated (Ultimix)
13. Janet Jackson - Nasty (Cool Summer Mix Part One)
14. Karyn White - Secret Rendezvous (12'' White House Remix)
15. Neneh Cherry - Buffalo Stance (Funkymix)
16. Paula Abdul - Cold Hearted (Cold Hearted House Mix)
17. Dan Hartman - We Are The Young (Hot Tracks Mix)
18. INXS - I Need You Tonight (Ultimix)
19. Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up (Hot Tracks Mix)
20. Jets - Crush On You (Ultimix Remix)
21. Whitney Houston - I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) (Ultimix)
22. Natalie Cole - Pink Cadillac (Hot Tracks Mix)
23. Samantha Fox - I Wanna Have Some Fun (Ultimix)
24. Anthony & The Camp - What I Like (Hot Tracks Mix)
25. Gwen Guthrie - Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But The Rent (Mark S. Berry & Tony Prendatt 12'' Club Mix)Wed, 04 Apr 2018 - 2h 15min - 4 - Pure Energy | 80’s Alternative Dance Megamix
So my last post for Pump Up the Volume was a hot mess of ideas. I've gone back and provided more coherence to my ramblings so as to follow-up with this final set.
These days, I've got a lot of ideas running through my tiny brain and the more I read in the Washington Post and the New York Times about our government, the more angry I get. I try to stay away from the Huffington Post because it's becoming more and more like the progressive left version Breibart (an alt-right nationalist rag). Mind you, I'm not talking about go out and blow-up a bunch of people anarchistic anger but definitely there is a frustration as to how I can channel what I'm seeing into what it is I already do and how that ties in with the electronic music that I promote on these very pages. This leads me to my final musings of the electronic dance music of the 80's.
One of the genres I intertwined with this series was called 'industrial', which was an offshoot of punk. It was poetry laced with anger set to a repetitive electronic beat. While the lyrics to songs like 'Headhunter' by Front 242 and 'Join in the Chant' by Nitzer Ebb may be simplistic, their relevance today cannot be understated. Mixed in with the sugar-coated more commercial elements of the movement, the meaning gets lost. Taken by themselves, the anger and frustration of the times was as illuminating then as they are pertinent today. To be frank, I don't what these groups politics are and the left definitely do not have the market cornered on rebellion.
Right now you're probably scratching your head thinking to yourself 'what the fuck does this have to do with anything; I just like these songs and remember them well???'
For those that have read my posts over the years, understand that I've been a predictor of dance music trends since I started Party Favorz in 2007. The easiest way to do that is look at what's going on in the underground. Beatport has been a good indicator of that since I started this site. What I'm seeing and hearing is a ton of music that's moving away from the EPIC to a darker and more sinister pinning of electronic dance. It's not a mistake that Prok & Fitch with Green Velevet's 'Sheeple' was number for all of January and is still in their top ten.
Don't get me wrong. I will continue to deliver the light and frothy commercial dance music we've all come to know and love from my podcasts. That will never change but...
...I do fully expect continued darkness in the music but with sharper and more pointed political messages in the very near future. I'm just waiting for the DJ's and producers to properly channel their anger into something that grabs a wider audience rather than the current output which sounds like toddlers playing with tinker toys.
Things are moving rapidly in the US and the UK and soon Germany, France and possibly other countries as well. With massive social change, ultimately comes unrest and dissent, which in turn leads to protest. This time, it will likely be bigger and louder than ever before. I will do what I can in my limited capacity to express that frustration and anger visually and musically. I'm thinking the Deep Edition will be a good place to start. You heard it here first.
Forget everything I just wrote. Just know that Party Favorz will keep on keeping on but there may be changes in the way I present things up ahead. Until the next time...ENJOY!
Album : Pure Energy | BackSpin 80’s Artists : Various Genre : Electronic; Industrial Length : 1:23:23
1.Sun, 05 Feb 2017 - 1h 23min - 3 - Pump Up the Volume | 80’s Alternative Dance Megamix
Continuing where we left off yesterday, the 80's was a dearth of diversity in musical styles. The primary focus over these three volumes includes industrial music and it's more commercial off-spring.
If anyone watches AMC's 'Catch and Halt' Fire' you get a really good feel for the time, the music and the burgeoning scene in computers in the early 80's. My best friend Dan had purchased a used Mackintosh from the local pawn shop along with a dot matrix printer. You know the kind, the paper had holes down the side so it could move along as it was being printed. The only thing he could really do on his computer was type his school papers and print them. Of course, he could also play ping pong or space invaders, which was pretty cool. Dan took his passion for computers and landed a gig with the burgeoning Dell computers there in Austin. Everybody knows who Dell is, so I'd say Dan is sitting pretty at the movement.
Our other friend SJ or Sequoya disappeared off the face of the earth when his father called him back home for good. He had a drinking problem that he just couldn't keep under control, which was a shame because he was a super nice guy. I think he's married and a lawyer now or something. Then there's Dale. An unfortunate accident stemming from a nasty divorce that had left him permanently scarred and financially ruined took him years to get out from under it. Last I heard, he found his calling and was living in a commune smoking a bunch of pot.
Me, I was just s shithead going to clubs on 6th street in Austin and sneaking out at night to hook up with some strangers in an alley.
It wasn't until ten years later that I purchased my first computer at the end of the semester in 1998 and spent the winter break taking it apart and putting it back together again to better understand how it worked.That was the point I officially became a geek.
The music at the time stands for itself and I'll go into more of its darker underpinnings in the next post. Until then...ENJOY!
Album : Pump Up the Volume | BackSpin 80’sArtists : VariousGenre : Electronic; IndustrialLength : 1:27:42
1. Yello - Oh Yeah (Dance Mix)
2. Boys Don't Cry - I Wanna Be A Cowboy (Extended Mix)
3. New Order - Blue Monday '88 (12'' Mix) (Hot Tracks Mix)
4. Depeche Mode - Strangelove '88 (Highjack Mix)
5. Information Society - Running (12'' Vocal Remix Version)
6. M.A.R.R.S. - Pump Up The Volume (Ultimix)
7. KTP - Certain Things Are Likely (Original Extended Mix)
8. Nitzer Ebb - Join In The Chant (Long Version)
9. Paul Hardcastle - 19 (Disconet Remix)
10. Depeche Mode - People Are People (Razormaid)
11. Kon Kan - I Beg Your Pardon (Hot Tracks Remix)
12. Talk Talk - It's My Life (Hot Tracks Remix)
13. Echo & The Bunnymen - Lips Like Sugar (Extended Remix)
14. Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls (Ultimix remix)
15. Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax (Ultimix Version)
16. Dead Or Alive - You Spin Me 'round (Like A Record) (Razormaid Remix)Sat, 04 Feb 2017 - 1h 40min - 2 - Hit That Perfect Beat! | 80’s Alternative Dance Megamix
After last year's 70s indulgence with the Trash Disco series, Party Favorz is moving a decade forward. In typical fashion, I try to do something that's not so obvious, which better reflects who I was and what I was into by the end of the decade which was the 80s.
I was a disco kid heading into high school and dabbled in Punk and New Wave but then quickly adjusted my tastes to fit in with the other kids. AC/DC (who I still love), Def Leppard, Bon Jovi, Scorpions, and down the line fueled me. By the end of the decade, I was the preppy kid hanging with the cool kids dressed in black with earrings and eyeliner (much to the dismay of my parents) listening to the coolest music by New Order, Erasure, Depeche Mode, etc., and smoking a lot of pot while occasionally dropping acid. It's not a path I would recommend to anyone today but if I'm being real...
It was the decade of Vans (which I had), OP (Ocean Pacific for the uninitiated), Levis 501 button-fly jeans, Izod, and shitty (hideous) clothing from Oak Tree and the Limited; Just look at any Rick Astley video or even Depeche Mode and you'll understand. For the most part, I was a geek with good taste in music (or at least I like to think so).
Truth is, I'm a music addict. I enjoy almost all forms of it from the crude and crass (Dead Kennedys, Plasmatics) to the most commercial (Tiffany, Debbie Gibson). I can't explain my tastes but they run the whole spectrum.
These next three sets reflect a certain period of my life that I fondly remember. Many of today's artists are diving back into the pool for inspiration, so don't be surprised if something sounds all too familiar.
Frankly, after working my magic, these songs have never sounded better. ENJOY!
Album : Hit That Perfect Beat! | BackSpin 80'sArtists : VariousGenre : ElectronicLength : 1:27:42
1. George Kranz - Trommeltanz (Din Daa Daa) (Daa Daa Mix)
2. Yaz - Situation (Ultimix)
3. Dominatrix - Dominatrix Sleeps Tonight (Hot Tracks Remix)
4. Ministry - Every Day Is Halloween (Original Version)
5. S-Express - Theme From ''S-Express'' (Disconet Remix)
6. New Order - Bizarre Love Triangle (Razormaid Mix)
7. Book Of Love - Boy (Extended Mix)
8. Front 242 - Headhunter (Razormaid Remix)
9. Information Society - Walking Away (Space Age Mix)
10. Yaz - Don't Go (Razormaid ClassX Mix)
11. Erasure - Oh L'Amour (PWL Funky Sisters Say ''Ooh-La-La'' Mix)
12. Big Pig - Breakaway (Prime Cuts Remix)
13. The Communards - Don't Leave Me This Way (Hot Tracks Remix)
14. Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy (Razormaid Mix)
15. Bronski Beat - Hit That Perfect Beat (Razormaid Mix)Fri, 03 Feb 2017 - 1h 27min
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