Archive for the ‘1982’ tag

New Order: Tribute at Neo 2/4/10

I  still get excited every year when we do our New Order Tribute Night. It’s not only a chance for us to play a bunch of New Order that we don’t normally play at Atomic, but it’s now one of the few times a year that I indulge in the brilliance of one of the most influential bands over the last thirty years.

The two songs here represent two completely different New Order styles, but they share that sentimental touch that ties the history of the band together. “Dreams Never End” is from their debut album Movement. Musically, the album still had a Joy Division feel to it, but it laid the ground work that turned them into international pop stars later in the decade. It’s one of the few New Order songs with Peter Hook on vocals. Listen to Dreams Never End (1982) and then The Cure’s Inbetween Days (1985). Trust me. The second song, “Here to Stay” was recorded for the 24 Hour Party People Soundtrack in 2002 and was dedicated to Martin Hannett (Joy Division/New Order producer), Rob Gretton (Joy Division/New Order manager), and Ian Curtis (Joy Division lead vocalist).

New Order Online [official fansite]

Ministry: Same Old Madness

So, you all know industrial gods Ministry. Most of you are familiar with the likes of “So What,” “Stigmata” and “Jesus Built My Hotrod.” You’re even pretty familiar with the first Ministry album With Sympathy, which you’re afraid to admit that you like better than the rest of their work. You wish Al Jourgensen would have kept hanging out with Depeche Mode (I kid!) for more fake British accent and made more records like this.

But HEY! You can take one more trip down that synthy route that they were known for at the time with this unreleased single “Same Old Madness.”

This track still has not seen an official release. It was originally supposed to see light in 1982 as the band’s second single following “Cold Life.” The song was recorded and a video was filmed (partially at Chicago’s Metro, as legend has it) until Ministry decided to move to Arista Records for the release of With Sympathy.

Sidenote: Angry Biker Al in the video? MMM, what a treat.

Ministry at Amazon.com

Toto Coelo: I Eat Cannibals

With good ol’ Turkey Day right around the corner, why not feature a silly New Wave song about feasting on flesh, since that is essentially what the holiday has come to be about?! Then again, we’re not eating our own kind like these five quirky ladies in Toto Coelo were on their 1982 hit single “I Eat Cannibals.”

They are certainly the epitome of a one hit wonder but this dance nugget is one tasty treat of a track that deserves to be busted out of the vaults! And hey, they could very well be considered the Spice Girls of the 80’s. Have a listen & think about it!

Their love is so edible, don’t you agree?

Tin Tin: Kiss Me

Stephen “Tin Tin” Duffy began his music career when he met bassist John Taylor. Along with keyboardist Nick Rhodes, the three pretty boys formed our favorite New Romantics, Duran Duran. Duffy served as the original vocalist of the band before Mr. Le Bon became their famous face. He eventually went on to leave the band and sign his own deal as Tin Tin in 1980, before Duran Duran even scored their first hit.

Tin Tin is remembered for his dance club favorite “Kiss Me.” The memorable chorus (“Kiss me with your mouth / Your love is better than wine / But wine is all I have / Will your love ever be mine?”) is taken from the book Song of Songs. One does have to wonder though- What else exactly would you kiss Tin Tin with?

There are two versions of the song – the original released in 1982 and then again in 1985 (featured on the album The Ups and Downs) with a new mix and added samples. Presented here is the edited version of the original from 82, though it may be worth your time to track down the 7 minute 12″ version of the song as well… more dancing & smooching than you can handle! Let’s work it, c’mon…