Budiey
THERE are 80s collections, and then there are 80s collections.
Most of the ones proliferating in the saturated compilation market are plying the same route – hits, hits and more hits. But then, there were a number of tunes that may not have been chart toppers in their time, yet they seeped into our collective consciousness because they were just great songs.
Sure, it’s still safe to put on those garish duds with shoulder pads, and mousse on your hair is still a valid option, but perhaps it’s time to parade the “other” gems from the 1980s then. So put on your party hat and dance away to Warner Music Malaysia’s latest three-disc vehicle, Seriously 80’s.
Yup, be the one in the block to be the cultured 80s music aficionado. And the tracks to earn you that right come from the likes of Wang Chung (Let’s Go), Alphaville (Sounds Like A Melody), Living In A Box (Room In Your Heart), Howard Jones (Things Can Only Get Better), Aztec Camera (How Men Are), and a whole bunch more.
Sure, some of these artistes were chart busters back in the day, but they are recognised for more renowned numbers. And since this one once again comes from the folks who can identify a great deal, this triple threat retails at a paltry RM49.90. So, who’s cool again? You!
Track listing as follow:
CD1
1. Let’s Go – Wang Chun
2. I Think We’re Alone Now – Tiffany
3. Like To Get To Know You Well – Howard Jones
4. Sounds Like A Melody – Alphaville
5. We Got The Beat – The Go-Go’s
6. The Look – Roxette
7. Move Away – Culture Club
8. Nobody’s Diary – Yazoo
9. Cherry Oh Baby – UB40
10. Communication – Spandau Ballet
11. Dancing With Myself – Billy Idol
12. Alive And Kicking – Simple Minds
13. Forever Your Girl – Paula Abdul
14. So In Love – Orchestral Manoeuvres In TheDark
CD2
1. I’ve Been In Love Before – Cutting Crew
2. Eyes Without A Face – Billy Idol
3. Lessons In Love – Level 42
4. Addicted To Love – Robert Palmer
5. O L’amour – Erasure
6. Mirror Man – The Human League
7. Rise To The Occasion – Climie Fisher
8. Things Can Only Get Better – Howard Jones
9. Out Of The Blue – Debbie Gibson
10. I Got You Babe – UB40 feat. Chrissie Hynde
11. How Men Are – Aztec Camera
12. Gloria – Laura Branigan
13. Showing Out (Get Fresh At The Weekend) – Mel & Kim
14. Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever – Nick Kamen
CD3
1. 1. The Sun Always Shines On TV – A-Ha
2. I’ll Tumble 4 Ya – Culture Club
3. Call Me – Go West
4. Is There Something I Should Know – Duran Duran
5. Only When You Love – Spandau Ballet
6. Roam – The B-52’s
7. For Your Eyes Only – Sheena Easton
8. We Belong – Pat Benatar
9. Promises, Promises – Naked Eyes
10. Room In Your Heart – Living In A Box
11. Turn Back The Clock – Johnny Hates Jazz
12. Situation – Yazoo
13. Back On The Chain Gang – Pretenders
14. Souvenir – Orchestral Manoeuveres In The Dark
