This week In ’80s Throwback’ 13/52
Alannah Myles, Genesis, George Michael, Paul Young, Suzanne Vega, Prince, Eddy Grant, The English Beat, Frank Zappa, The Who, INXS, Guns N' Roses
‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°357 – Vintage 80s Music Videos
How well do you know the music of Johnny Hates Jazz, Bryan Adams, Iron Maiden, ZZ Top, Julian Lennon, INXS, Cutting Crew, Saxon, B-Movie, Cocteau Twins, Siouxsie And The Banshees, The Pogues? Take our 12-track quiz.
Me:nu Du Jour Mar. 1 (EN.FR.ES)
>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Pink Floyd, Genesis, Roberta Flack, Beck, Aerosmith, Elvis Presley, Cranberries, Sam Cooke, Sarah Vaughan, Everly Brothers, Solange We Celebrate Roger Daltrey, Harry Belafonte, Burning…
Me:nu Du Jour February 13 (EN.FR.ES)
>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Fugees, Sérgio Mendes, Phil Collins, Black Sabbath, 2Pac, Bob Dylan, The Band, Rolling Stones, Emeli Sandé, Ella Fitzgerald, Charles Mingus, Taj Mahal, Dianne Reeves,…
‘We Are Live’ N°13 – Vintage 80s Music Videos
How well do you know the music of The Jam's "In the City" charges with punk urgency, critiquing authority in urban life, while The Damned’s gothic "Eloise" thrives on dramatic excess, reaching No. 3 on UK charts. Morrissey spins fame and infamy into the glam-tinged "The Last of the Famous International Playboys," and INXS balances rock balladry with polish in "This Time." AC/DC’s bawdy swagger comes alive in "Let’s Get It Up," while Peter Frampton blends sleek '80s production and emotive guitar work in "Lying." The Boomtown Rats experiment with reggae-rock on "A Hold of Me," offering a moody departure from their earlier hits.? Take our 12-track quiz.
‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°100 – Vintage 90s Music Videos
How well do you know the music of David Bowie’s frenetic "Little Wonder" blends electronica and rock chaos, while Placebo’s edgy "Nancy Boy" critiques societal norms with biting humor. Skunk Anansie’s "Weak" delivers raw vulnerability, and Alice in Chains’ "Heaven Beside You" captures emotional turmoil through layered grunge tones. The Offspring’s "All I Want" races with punk energy, contrasting Duran Duran’s synthetic "Electric Barbarella."? Take our 12-track quiz.
Me:nu Du Jour January 28 (EN.FR.ES)
>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Curtis Mayfield, Barbra Streisand, Bill Bruford, Steve Vai, Dean Martin, T Rex, Adele, Rihanna, Aziza Mustafa Zadeh We Celebrate Robert Wyatt, Paul Kantner, Nick…
‘We Are Live’ N°8 – Vintage 90s Music Videos
How well do you know the music of Jimmy Barnes and INXS bring gritty energy to "Good Times," blending rock chaos with ’80s swagger, while The Saw Doctors' "World of Good" offers working-class charm steeped in nostalgia. Soundgarden's "Fell On Black Days" captures raw introspection, and The Stone Roses’ "Waterfall" stands as a jangly Brit-rock gem. Queen’s "Tie Your Mother Down" packs rebellious riffs, while The Cult’s "She Sells Sanctuary" blurs post-punk and gothic edges. Pop Will Eat Itself’s edgy "Get The Girl! Kill The Baddies!" mixes industrial sounds with sharp wit, as Oasis’ orchestral "Whatever" hints at grandeur.? Take our 12-track quiz.
This week In Male Balladeers 04/52
D’Angelo’s "Devil's Pie," a gritty DJ Premier collaboration, critiques materialism through stripped-back funk, while José James’ “Trouble” channels Bill Withers and Sly Stone with swagger and emotional depth. Aaron Neville softens Leonard Cohen’s "Bird on the Wire" with smooth harmonies, and INXS’s "Beautiful Girl" conveys heartfelt simplicity. Curtis Mayfield’s "People Get Ready" remains a Civil Rights anthem of optimism, and Little Feat’s jazzy “Dixie Chicken” revels in playful storytelling and timeless charm. Dean Martin’s serene take on “It’s Easy to Remember” pairs elegant restraint with nostalgia, while Robert Wyatt’s surreal “Sea Song” from *Rock Bottom* balances tender minimalism with dreamlike ambiguity. Neil Finn’s “Fall at Your Feet” from Crowded House centers on quiet vulnerability and enduring sincerity.
This week In ’80s Throwback’ 04/52
INXS’s "Need You Tonight" oozes late-’80s sensuality with its hypnotic groove, while Tears for Fears' "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" balances synthpop shine with existential angst. Prince's soaring "Purple Rain" is an emotive rock hymn, and Janet Jackson's "Control" stomps with defiant New Jack Swing energy. Van Halen’s "Jump" shakes up their sound with a synth-driven edge, and Michael Jackson’s "This Place Hotel" tells a haunting tale of doomed love. Frank Zappa’s "Tinsel Town Rebellion" skewers the punk scene with biting wit, while Cheap Trick’s "The Flame" burns as a glossy power ballad of yearning. Elvis Costello’s sharp "Clubland" critiques nightlife with jittery precision, and the Neville Brothers' "Yellow Moon" blends bayou blues with haunting reggae grooves.
Me:nu Du Jour January 22 (EN.FR.ES)
>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Sting, Joe Lovano, Dr. John, Aretha Franklin, Jose James, Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Tori Amos, Michael Brecker, Modern Jazz Quartet, Rahsaan Roland Kirk We…
As we remember today INXS singer Michael Hutchence on his birthday, the time isperfect for a ‘INXS At Their Bests’ post
As we remember, today, Michael Hutchence on his Birthday,’ the time has come to list the ‘BESTS’ of his band : INXS (more…)
This week In ’80s Throwback’ 03/52
UB40’s “Food for Thought” hits hard with its raw critique of inequality, pairing melancholy A minor chords with reggae rhythms, while Queen's "I Want to Break Free" shines as a defiant anthem fueled by bold theatrics and signature synths. INXS’s “Original Sin” blends provocative themes with Nile Rodgers’ polished production, and Irene Cara’s “Flashdance… What a Feeling” pulses with empowerment under Giorgio Moroder’s synth mastery. Def Leppard’s “Photograph” defines ‘80s rock ambition with its soaring riffs and polished harmonies, while Sade’s “Is It a Crime?” layers vocal grace over slow-burning brass. Rounded out by Whitesnake’s “Love Ain’t No Stranger,” full of glam excess and gripping emotion, these tracks spotlight the era’s diverse sounds and styles.
Me:nu Du Jour January 19 (EN.FR.ES)
>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Parliament, Bee Gees, Frank Zappa, Lou Reed, Ella Fitzgerald, Art Pepper, Charles Mingus We Celebrate Wilson Pickett, Elis Regina, Dolly Parton, Janis Joplin, Carl…
