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01/04/2008

Yo! Check Out Depeche Mode's Sweet, Old-School "Muff"

Nice shirt, Dave...but I seriously doubt it.

Before Depeche Mode held "Black Celebrations" and instituted their "Policy of Truth," they showed the world their "Big Muff." Running over 4 minutes in length, Depeche Mode's "Big Muff" was a bonus track from the 1981 album Speak and Spell, ...

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Posted by Michael on 01/04/2008 5:08 PM EST in Electronic, 80's Pop, Synth-Pop | Permalink

12/23/2007

Italo Disco at its Finest: Charlie's 1983 Cosmic Odyssey "Spacer Woman"

Italo Disco at its Finest: Charlie's 1983 Cosmic Odyssey "Spacer Woman"

This is just too good. Spacey synthesizers, other-worldly vocals, and beats that would get Kraftwerk on the dance floor. I discovered "Spacer Woman" within the flawless italo disco mix, "We Go All Night" created by Sally Shapiro's producer, Joha ...

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Posted by Michael on 12/23/2007 12:52 PM EST in Electronic, Italo Disco, Synth-Pop | Permalink

11/28/2007

Sparks Ain't No Hipster Drink

Sparks Ain't No Hipster Drink

Sparks know what heaven sounds like. In fact, they recorded the "#1 Song in Heaven." It's true. Even the Archangel Gabriel plays a synthesizer solo that's enough to make Brian Eno repent.

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Posted by Emily on 11/28/2007 10:14 AM EST in Electronic, New-Wave, YouTube, Synth-Pop | Permalink