Friday, June 28, 2024

VA - 101 Electronic 80's [2017] (5 x CDs)

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VA - 101 Electronic 80's [2017] (5 x CDs)

Believe it or not the 80's began 44 years ago. Let's step into the time machine that is the “VA - 101 Electronic 80’s [2017]” box set. You will find yourself in the heart of the 1980s - a decade that was a hotbed of innovation and experimentation in the music world, especially in electronic music. The 80s were a time when new technologies and synthesizers were coming to the fore, giving artists the tools to create sounds that were fresh and unheard of.

The 80s music scene was a melting pot of diverse sounds and styles, and musicians were constantly pushing the envelope, exploring new sonic territories. This box set is like a musical map of the era, showcasing the wide array of genres and styles that were in vogue. From the edgy beats of New Wave to the catchy rhythms of Synth-pop, and from the relaxed vibes of Lounge to the energetic tunes of Pop Rock, this compilation gives you a panoramic view of the decade’s musical landscape.  The 80s were a time of rapid change and evolution, and the music of the era mirrors this dynamism. The tracks in this box set are a testament to the spirit of innovation and creativity that was the hallmark of the time. They echo a period when artists were bold and adventurous, constantly pushing the boundaries of what was musically possible.

The “VA - 101 Electronic 80’s [2017]” box set is a musical journey through a decade that left an indelible mark on the world of music. It's a music box, of timeless appeal of the sounds of the 80s. So, sit back, relax, and let the music take you back to an unforgettable era! (B)

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Track lists

CD01

01 Soft Cell - Tainted Love 2:34

02 Human League - Love Action (I Believe In Love) 3:42

03 Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Enola Gay 3:26

04 Visage - Fade To Grey 3:42

05 Yello - I Love You 3:06

06 Tears For Fears - Pale Shelter 4:25

07 Cure - The Walk 3:22

08 Heaven 17 - Temptation 3:24

09 Devo - Whip It 2:36

10 ABC - How To Be A Millionaire 3:34

11 Simple Minds - Promised You A Miracle 3:51

12 Japan - The Art Of Parties 6:37

13 Swansway - Soul Train 3:10

14 Marc Almond - The Boy Who Came Back 4:43

15 Human League - Only After Dark 3:37

16 Bill Nelson - Flaming Desire 4:44

17 Ultravox - Slow Motion 3:20

18 Lover Speaks - No More I Love You's 3:56

19 Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Souvenir 3:29

20 China Crisis - Christian 5:40

21 Philip Lynott - Yellow Pearl 2:51


CD02

01 ABBA - The Visitors 5:41

02 B-52's - Give Me Back My Man 3:54

03 Pete Shelley - Homosapien 4:23

04 Donna Summer - Sunset People 3:49

05 Electribe - Tell Me When The Fever Ended 4:33

06 Soft Cell - Numbers 3:27

07 Men - I Don't Depend On You 4:33

08 Holly Johnson - Love Train 3:58

09 Paul Rutherford - I Want Your Love 3:49

10 Set The Tone - Dance Sucker 4:00

11 Cure - Let's Go To Bed 3:31

12 Japan - Visions Of China 3:38

13 Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Messages 4:42

14 Heaven 17 - Play To Win 3:22

15 Visage - Mind Of A Toy 3:32

16 Jon & Vangelis - State Of Independence 4:16

17 David Sylvian - Pulling Punches 3:02

18 Godley & Creme - Under Your Thumb 3:35

19 It's Immaterial - Driving Away From Home (Jim's Tune) 4:10

20 Devo - The Day My Baby Gave Me A Surprise 2:37


CD03

01 ABC - The Look Of Love 3:27

02 Soft Cell - Bedsitter 3:27

03 Tears For Fears - Mad World 3:27

04 Yello - Oh Yeah 2:58

05 Sharpe & Numan - Change Your Mind 3:50

06 Martha And The Muffins - Echo Beach 3:27

07 Heaven 17 - (We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang 4:13

08 China Crisis - African And White 3:45

09 Frazier Chorus - Dream Kitchen 3:33

10 It's Immaterial - Ed's Funky Diner 3:04

11 Hipsway - The Honey Thief 4:25

12 Nik Kershaw - Wouldn't It Be Good 4:21

13 David Sylvian - Red Guitar 5:03

14 Human League - Empire State Human 3:05

15 Passions - I'm In Love With A German Film Star 3:56

16 Visage - The Damned Don't Cry 4:00

17 Soft Cell - Say Hello, Wave Goodbye 5:19

18 Black - Wonderful Life 4:44

19 Japan - Ghosts 4:24

20 Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas 3:43


CD04

01 Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Two Tribes 3:51

02 Simple Minds - Don't You (Forget About Me) 4:14

03 Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dar - If You Leave 4:15

04 Nik Kershaw - I Won't Let The Sun Go Down On Me 3:12

05 Malcolm Mclaren - Madam Butterfly 6:21

06 Holly Johnson - Atomic City 6:07

07 Heaven 17 - Height Of The Fighting (He-La-Hu) 2:58

08 Human League - The Sound Of The Crowd 3:57

09 Yello - The Race 3:11

10 Tears For Fears - Change 3:50

11 Simple Minds - Glittering Prize 3:49

12 M - Pop Muzik 3:08

13 Comsat Angels - Independence Day 3:38

14 Heaven 17 - Geisha Boys And Temple Girls 4:28

15 B-52's - Song For A Future Generation 3:55

16 Neneh Cherry - Kisses On The Wind 3:50

17 Human League - Don't You Want Me 3:48

18 ABBA - Head Over Heels 3:39

19 Culture Club - Do You Really Want To Hurt Me 4:13

20 ABC - Poison Arrow 3:22


CD05

01 Yazz & The Plastic Population - The Only Way Is Up 3:48

02 Neneh Cherry - Buffalo Stance 3:59

03 Hot Streak - Body Work 4:13

04 Stephanie Mills - The Medicine Song 4:00

05 Ollie & Jerry - Breakin' There's No Stopping Us 3:39

06 Associates - Party Fears Two 4:06

07 Paul Rutherford - Get Real 3:36

08 Holly Johnson - Americanos 3:35

09 Visage - Night Train 4:30

10 Human League - (Keep Feeling) Fascination 3:43

11 Yello - Desire 3:39

12 Tears For Fears - Head Over Heels 4:14

13 Soft Cell - Torch 4:05

14 Godley & Creme - Cry 3:55

15 Nik Kershaw - The Riddle 3:51

16 Trio - Da Da Da (I Don't Love You, You Don't Love Me, Aha Aha Aha) 3:19

17 Culture Club - Karma Chameleon 4:04

18 China Crisis - Wishful Thinking 4:05

19 David Sylvian - Forbidden Colours (Featuring Ryuichi Sakamoto) 4:36

20 Philip Oakey & Giorgio Moroder - Together In Electric Dreams 3:50

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2 comments:

  1. Hi BB, thank you for this. It is sometimes interesting to see how music trends evolve. Vast majority of these songs were in fact directly or indirectly influenced by that old German band from Düsseldorf.

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    1. Hi StoneRose.
      Düsseldorf has a rich music scene and worthy of review. Kraftwerk were really originals and innovators.
      There are so many blurred lines when it comes to music though. It's so hard to say where all these things started. At the end of the day, I just hope the music hits home for visitors.
      Cheers.

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