The (not so) oldies.
A tribute to music from the 80's and 90's.
Well if you saw this title and thought "So basically a post about Nirvana and a few other things" You are wrong BUT if you have failed to listen to some Nirvana in your life then you are out of your element(Donnie). So this is the point where I mention the greatness of Nirvana, moving on.
Lets start with the 80's music and move on from there, shall we?
- Strawberry Switchblade.
Strawberry Switchblade had one major hit in the 80's, after that album they sort of disappeared from the music scene(sad face) but we can still enjoy what they did create(happy face!). In my life I try to channel these girls constantly, I mean just look at how rad they are.
Super rad right? Yes.
As for a song recommendation, Since Yesterday was a large hit of theirs and is a super rad song. It is perfect for those "I feel like going on a bike ride in polka dots in the rain" moods. Am I the only one that feels that way? Oh well, maybe.
- Duran Duran
You have heard of Duran Duran, even if you have no idea who they are you have.
You know the song "Hungry Like The Wolf" that is in like every American movie action scene like ever? That is by Duran Duran. I feel like Duran Duran is the best at dance parties.
Also The Moldy Peaches has a song relevant to them!
My personal favorite song however is Rio, sorry all you hungry wolves.
- The Smiths.
But most of their songs seem to be sad, there are other like This Charming Man which are not exactly that.
- Sonic Youth
Sonic Youth has a grunge/punk vibe mixed with a lot f really rad lyrics and messages. It is hard not to find something to agree with or relate to in their lyrics(I promise). For more info, here is a 1988 PBS documentary on them! (Go PBS!)
And the 90's (roughly)
Nirvana Nirvana Nirvana X π
Just kidding, but still.
- Neutral Milk Hotel
Neutral Milk Hotel should already be known and hopefully loved) by any person who has read Will Grayson Will Grayson. This band had Two albums before they broke up, both are quite different.
In the Aeroplane over the sea is known to have been inspired by Anne Frank which makes it both sad and touching. I personally feel like On Avery Island(Their first album) is the perfect music to go with an old carnival scene, but that's just me.
- Gumball
And my personal favorite of their songs, This Town.
- PJ Harvey
- Radiohead
Radiohead has a really great mixture of songs for various moods so I really recommend listening to several songs. My opinion and what seems to be the opinion of a lot of people(Including my father even, so you have the wisdom of years backing this up) Ok Computer is their best album.
And well, here is a song from that album! (Plus this music video is lovely)
And now everyone, go listen until your ears give out. I sure hope that I introduced you to something new or reminded you of an awesome band that you already know. Expect more music posts to come! Stay Rad everyone.
And now everyone, go listen until your ears give out. I sure hope that I introduced you to something new or reminded you of an awesome band that you already know. Expect more music posts to come! Stay Rad everyone.
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