matt sephtonMar 16

I’m in a 1980s mood. I’m more of a synth than guitar guy.

Already done Talk Talk, Prefab Sprout, Tears For Fears, Prince.

Recommendations for best and perhaps an overlooked 80s album?

Show threadPete Muller
@gingerbeardman Simple Minds’ “New Gold Dream” (and earlier). HoJo’s “Human’s Lib”.
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Show threadmatt sephtonMar 16
@moobaa Simple Minds YES, I need to get into HoJo
Show threadmatt sephtonMar 16
@moobaa “New Gold Dream” was good, that’s my first time!
Show threadPete MullerMar 16
@gingerbeardman Excellent! Now try “Sparkle In The Rain” :)
Show threadmatt sephtonMar 16
@moobaa will do—just having a palate cleanser of “Alive and Kicking (12” Remix)” 😬
Show threadPete MullerMar 16
@gingerbeardman Bangin' track, but veering into arena-rock. Love "Once Upon A Time", but it's more a guitar album than synth ;)
Show threadmatt sephtonMar 16
@moobaa I do like a good anthem. I was saying to Ely the other day that M83 “Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming” album is for me a bit of modern electronic Simple Minds kind of vibe. There are a few anthems on it, too
Show threadPete MullerMar 16
@gingerbeardman Simple Minds are still a force to be reckoned with live, too. And "Waterfront" is still an all-time great people mover.
Show threadmatt sephtonMar 16
@moobaa “Sparkle in the Rain” pretty good, both will be getting some relistens
Show threadmatt sephtonMar 18
@moobaa just listening to the Celebrate Live album at SSE Glasgow, and thinking I should really be watching the DVD