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New Wave/Punk music, culture, genres, memories. '80s revivalism and other relevant topics.

Postby bpdp3 » Mon Jun 07, 2004 4:38 am

These are all great new romantic tunes you mention... I was too young to be clubbing during the heyday, but read about it extensively. Loved the look, the idea of people dressing up outrageously to go out, etc etc

Spandau did seem a far cry from the B
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Postby Ollie Stench » Mon Jun 07, 2004 6:43 am

The new issue of Record Collector magazine has a feature on New Romantics.
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Postby getyourbootson » Tue Jun 22, 2004 7:04 pm

Although Adam and the Ants did have their own sound, I always grouped them in with the New Ro bunch, since he most definitely dressed the part. And yes, Prince Charming is a great song that really puts a stamp on that band. Even though that song was big a
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Postby getyourbootson » Thu Jun 24, 2004 1:42 am

Speaking of Duran....
I just found out that they are coming out with a new album the end of the year, recorded by the original line-up. Unfortunately, I missed the live show last year, but I'm sure they are going to play again with the new album release.
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Postby KYYX4ever » Thu Jun 24, 2004 9:06 am

allen,
indeed, Duran DID reunite late last year, and played many "small-venue" shows in japan & the U.S. i was lucky enough to see them in Nov. here in Albuquerque, and they were GREAT !! still hot, too. they played nearly all old songs, with a BIG emph
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Postby getyourbootson » Fri Jun 25, 2004 6:56 pm

Wow,
I can't believe I missed the show. I talked to a friend of mine from Jr. High and he told me that he went. It was a bummer because he wasn't even that big of a fan of theirs and he went and I didn't, hehe.

I used to go to the concerts all dress
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Postby KYYX4ever » Sat Jun 26, 2004 8:09 am

[quote]Originally posted by allen
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Yes, I really loved their look. I thought it was great and wasn't overdone. I love Steve S
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