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This week In ’80s Throwback’ 05/52

This week In ’80s Throwback’ 05/52

Guns N’ Roses give Dylan’s “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” swagger and spectacle, with Slash’s electrifying solos and a gospel choir turning it into a live eulogy. Billy Idol’s “Rebel Yell” channels 80s excess through snarling riffs and defiant energy, while Alice Cooper’s “School’s Out” doubles as a rebellious anthem of teenage freedom. Blondie’s pop-reggae spin on “The Tide Is High” highlights their genre-bending charm, and Prince’s “Controversy” pairs funk grooves with bold provocations on identity and society. Santana’s “Deeper, Dig Deeper” dives into fusion chaos, and Leonard Cohen’s ominous “First We Take Manhattan” balances dark humor with synth-layered intensity. Cocteau Twins’ “Wax and Wane” adds a metallic edge to their ethereal roots, while Art of Noise’s “Close (to the Edit)” disrupts pop with experimental absurdity.

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°95 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°95 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

New Order’s quirky “Fine Time” captures late ’80s acid house vibes with its hypnotic loops and playful sheep noises, while Cocteau Twins’ dreamy “Hitherto” immerses listeners in swirling guitars and Elizabeth Fraser’s ethereal vocals. Laura Branigan’s “Self Control” pairs synth-pop sheen with themes of temptation, and Strawberry Switchblade’s “Since Yesterday” hides Cold War anxiety beneath a sugary pop exterior. Meat Loaf’s “Razor’s Edge” embraces a grittier, grounded rock moment, and Haysi Fantayzee’s eclectic “Shiny Shiny” masks anti-nuclear anxiety with theatrical absurdity. Each track reflects its time, mixing experimentation with bold styles and unforgettable quirks.

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