80s Dance Music Classics by Party Favorz

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The Essential 80's Dance Mix series reaches its culmination with Volume 6, packing an impressive compilation of unmissable 80s dance music tracks. This meticulously crafted collection includes tunes that got missed in the previous five volumes due to various reasons.

From curating tracks for Trash Disco and the 90s House Classics, to the Millennial House Classics series, it's always a challenging yet rewarding task. Ensuring a seamless flow of tracks requires dedicated preparation, sometimes extending over a month. Despite the demanding release schedule of Party Favorz, we are committed to delivering the best dance music experience to our audience.

The Essential 80's Dance Mix series has been a challenging project amongst the many genre compilations created over various decades. Although we are momentarily pausing the release of more 80s collections, we look forward to revisiting works from New Order, Depeche Mode, and Stock, Aitken, and Waterman (SAW) Legacy editions in the future.

For now, let's bask in the nostalgia and rhythmic energy of the Essential 80's Dance Mix Volume 6, featuring memorable tracks like "Look Of Love" by ABC, "Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)" by Eurythmics, "Don't You Want Me" by Human League, "Venus" by Bananarama, and many more.

So, regardless of the weather outside, allow this mix to bring some sun into your day. Remember the times, and dance your heart out. Until next time...ENJOY!

Album: The Essential 80’s Dance Mix vol. 6Genre: 80’s DanceYear: 2019Total Time: 02:29:33

1. ABC - Look Of Love (Ultimix)

2. Jody Watley - Some Kind Of Lover (Ultimix)

3. Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) (Culture Shock Remix)

4. Real Life - Send Me An Angel (Edge Remix)

5. Human League - Don't You Want Me (Edge Remix)

6. Human League - (Keep Feeling) Fascination (Edge Remix)

7. Talk Talk - It's My Life (Hot Tracks Mix)

8. Deodato feat. Camille - S.O.S. (Fire In The Sky) (12'' Disarmamix)

9. Bananarama - Venus (Culture Shock Remix)

10. Peter Brown - They Only Come Out At Night (Hot Tracks Mix)

11. George Michael - I Want Your Sex (Hot Tracks Mix)

12. Vanity 6 - Nasty Girl (Ultimix)

13. Irene Cara - Flashdance... What A Feeling (Hot Tracks Remix)

14. Billy Ocean - Caribbean Queen (No More Love On the Run) (Hot Classics Remix)

15. Blow Monkeys - Digging Your Scene (Ultimix)

16. Teena Marie - I Need Your Lovin' (Select Mix Remix)

17. Mary Jane Girls - In My House (Hot Classics Remix)

18. Tone Loc - Wild Thing (Ultimix)

19. The Power Station - Some Like It Hot (Edge Remix)

20. Bananarama - Cruel Summer (Select Mix)

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Party Favorz is thrilled to announce the release of Volume 5 of The Essential 80's Dance Mix, a collection that has been long-awaited by 80s dance music aficionados. The focus of this set is the Hi-Energy (NRG) sub-genre, a forebear to the 90s Hard Dance and early millennium scenes. This compilation, while predominantly NRG, also features standout tracks from other genres, like the unforgettable beat of Rick James' "Super Freak."

While this is not an all-encompassing series of 80s dance music, it provides a substantial dive into a decade known for its diverse sub-genres. So, whether you were a club-goer during the 80s or are discovering these tracks for the first time, this mix is sure to captivate.

Standout tracks from this set include The Communards' "Never Can Say Goodbye," Lisa's "Rocket To Your Heart," and Eveylyn Thomas' "High Energy." You'll also enjoy dance floor favorites like Dead or Alive's "You Spin Me 'round (Like A Record) " and Sylvester's "Do Ya Wanna Funk."

Join us next week for more surprises, possibly the final volume in this series or the next Legacy edition. Until then, immerse yourself in the rhythmic nostalgia of the Essential 80's Dance Mix Volume 5 and as always...ENJOY!

Album: The Essential 80’s Dance Mix vol. 5Genre: 80’s DanceYear: 2019Total Time: 02:34:32

1. The Communards - Never Can Say Goodbye (Select Mix)

2. Lisa - Rocket To Your Heart (Almighty 12'' Definitive Mix)

3. Pamela Stanley - Coming Out Of Hiding (Matt Pop Club Mix)

4. Evelyn Thomas - High Energy (Almighty 12'' Definitive Mix)

5. Stacy Q - Two Of Hearts (Ultimix)

6. Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy (Edge Remix)

7. Hazell Dean - Searchin' (I Gotta Find A Man) (Almighty Definitive Mix)

8. The Communards - Don't Leave Me This Way (Ultimix)

9. Q Feel - Dancing in Heaven (Edge Remix)

10. Eddie Murphy - Party All The Time (Ultimix Extended)

11. Madonna - Burning Up (Hot Tracks Remix)

12. Donna Summer - She Works Hard For The Money (Hot Tracks Mix)

13. Sheena Easton - Sugar Walls (Ultimix)

14. Sheila E - The Glamorous Life (Hot Classics Remix)

15. Gino Vannelli - Black Cars (Hot Tracks Mix)

16. Duran Duran - Hungry Like The Wolf (Select Mix Part 2)

17. Rick James - Super Freak (Ultimix)

18. Dazz Band - Let It Whip (Ultimix)

19. Miquel Brown - So Many Men, So Little Time (Almighty 12'' Definitive Mix)

20. Dead Or Alive - You Spin Me 'round (Like A Record) (Razormaid Remix)

21. Paul Lekakis - Boom Boom (Let's Go Back To My Room) (Edge Remix)

22. Kylie Minogue - Locomotion (Hot Tracks Mix)

23. Dead Or Alive - Something In My House (Razormaid Mix)

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Party Favorz proudly presents Volume 4 of the Essential 80's Dance Mix, a collection that masterfully transitions between commercial dance music and popular alternative dance tracks of the era. This compilation is primarily focused on 80s dance music, which is easily digestible and filled with recognizable tracks for fans of the genre.

Volume 4 features an exciting mix of dance hits that range from Paula Abdul's energetic "Straight Up" to Madonna's iconic "Like A Prayer" and "Holiday." Other highlights include Jody Watley's infectious "Don't You Want Me" and the NSW raunchy "Relax" by Frankie Goes To Hollywood. The set also includes popular alternative dance tracks such as Depeche Mode's "Strangelove" and Pet Shop Boys' "West End Girls."

To end on a high note, this compilation includes unforgettable classics like Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up," Whitney Houston's "So Emotional," and Dead Or Alive's "Brand New Lover." Whether you're new to 80s dance music or a seasoned enthusiast, Volume 4 of the Essential 80's Dance Mix offers a delightful exploration into this dynamic decade of dance music.

Until the next time...ENJOY!

Album: The Essential 80’s Dance Mix vol. 4Genre: 80’s DanceYear: 2019Total Time: 02:16:50

1. Paula Abdul - Straight Up (Ultimix Mix)

2. Jody Watley - Looking For A New Love (Ultimix)

3. Vanessa Williams - The Right Stuff (Select Mix)

4. Sheena Easton - The Lover In Me (Ultimix)

5. Madonna - Like A Prayer (Select Mix)

6. Jody Watley - Don't You Want Me (Ultimix)

7. Pretty Poison - Catch Me (I'm Falling) (Select Mix)

8. Madonna - Holiday (Select Mix)

9. Madonna - Lucky Star (Culture Shock Remix)

10. Deniece Williams - Let's Hear It For The Boy (Hot Tracks Mix)

11. Fine Young Cannibals - She Drives Me Crazy (Select Mix)

12. Samantha Fox - Touch Me (I Want Your Body) (Select Mix)

13. Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax (Ultimix)

14. Depeche Mode - Strangelove (Tim Simenon & Mark Saunders Remix)

15. Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls (Razormaid Mix)

16. S'Express - Theme From S-Express (Platform 1 Mix)

17. M.A.R.R.S. - Pump Up The Volume (Ultimix)

18. New Order - True Faith (Culture Shock Remix)

19. Kon Kan - I Beg Your Pardon (Select Mix)

20. Information Society - What's On Your Mind (Pure Energy) (Culture Shock Remix)

21. Shannon - Give Me Tonight (Select Mix Remix)

22. Yaz - Situation (Select Mix Remix)

23. Paula Abdul - Forever Your Girl (Ultimix)

24. Bananarama - I Heard A Rumour (Select Mix)

25. Donna Summer - This Time I Know It's For Real (Ultimix)

26. Rick Astley - Together Forever (Select Mix Remix)

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Party Favorz is back with the captivating Essential 80's Dance Mix Volume 3, an incredible journey through the decade that gave us unforgettable classics in Funk, R&B Dance, and Rap's early days. This set, often referred to as the Urban mix, masterfully blends a selection of popular 80s dance music with one alternative dance mix and a handful of chart-topping pop tracks.

Developing this mix involved two weeks of careful track selection and editing to achieve the perfect blend and feel. A standout feature is the innovative mashup of Grandmaster Flash's anti-drug song "White Lines" and Herbie Hancock's "Rock It"— a fusion that beautifully showcases the evolution of 80s dance music.

This volume includes the irresistible rhythm of Janet Jackson's "Nasty," and the unforgettable beat of Rob Base & DJ EZ-Rock's "It Takes Two." There's the innovative fusion of rock and rap in Run-DMC's "Walk This Way," and the pioneering electro-funk sound of Herbie Hancock's "Rock It." The unforgettable melody of Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam's "I Wonder If I Take You Home" and the ultimate party anthem of Salt N Pepa's "Push It" ensure the mix embodies the essence of 80s dance music.

Laid Back's "White Horse" and George Clinton's "Atomic Dog" deliver doses of synthesized beats that characterize the era, while Prince's "D.M.S.R." offers a taste of his unique fusion style. Lastly, Sugar Hill Gang's "Rapper's Delight" serves as a reminder of rap's humble beginnings before it exploded in the following decade.

Each track in this compilation adds a unique flavor to the mix, crafting a rich and immersive 80s dance music experience. So, put on your dancing shoes, and enjoy this nostalgic trip back to the era that changed dance music forever.

Until the next time...ENJOY!

Album: The Essential 80’s Dance Mix vol. 3Genre: 80’s DanceYear: 2019Total Time: 02:13:53

1. Janet Jackson - Nasty (Select Mix Remix)

2. Karyn White - The Way You Love Me (Select Mix Remix)

3. Rob Base & DJ EZ-Rock - It Takes Two (Select Mix Remix)

4. Grandmaster Flash - White Lines (Ultimix)

5. Herbie Hancock - Rock It (Ultimix)

6. Run-DMC - Walk This Way (Select Mix Remix)

7. Newcleus - Jam On It (Ultimix)

8. Paul Hardcastle - 19 (Extended Version)

9. Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam - I Wonder If I Take You Home (Select Mix)

10. Midnight Star - No Parking On The Dancefloor (Ultimix)

11. Salt N Pepa - Push It (Select Mix)

12. Cameo - Word Up (Ultimix)

13. Bobby Brown - My Prerogative (Ultimix)

14. The Jets - Crush On You (Select Mix Remix)

15. Jermaine Stewart - We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off (Ultimix)

16. Breakfast Club - Right On Track (Ultimix)

17. D Train - You're The One For Me (Hot Classics Remix)

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Party Favorz presents The Essential 80s Dance Mix Volume 2, a harmonious blend of commercial, alternative, and pop-hit dance tracks, illustrating the rhythmic diversity of the 80s dance music era. A significant part of the 80s was the rise of Hi NRG, epitomized by Patrick Cowley's remix of Donna Summer's "I Feel Love" and his later contributions to the genre, such as "Menergy" and "Megatron Man".

This volume also nods towards the gay community and the movement they helped define, which was deeply intertwined with the Hi NRG genre, as their music provided the soundtrack to a time marked by the emergence of AIDS.

Featuring an eclectic lineup, it juxtaposes tracks like Michael Jackson's "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" with When In Rome's "The Promise" creating an authentic 80s vibe. You'll find Madonna's "Into The Groove", Whitney Houston's "Love Will Save The Day", and Shannon's "Let The Music Play" among the mix, illustrating the varied landscape of 80s dance music.

Several tracks in this mix have been meticulously remastered from their original vinyl versions, ensuring authenticity while delivering quality audio. Notably, Madonna's "Into The Groove" has been shortened to maintain cohesion and Whitney Houston's "Love Will Save The Day" retains minor imperfections, reflecting the charm and texture of the period's music production.

This collection promises a nostalgic dive into the 80s dance music scene, encapsulating the era's sounds and the emotions they stirred. So turn the volume up and enjoy the rhythmic journey back to the 80s!

Until the next time...ENJOY!

Album: The Essential 80’s Dance Mix vol. 2Genre: 80’s DanceYear: 2019Total Time: 02:01:06

1. Shannon - Let The Music Play (Ultimix)

2. Madonna - Into The Groove (Hot Tracks Mix)

3. Sheena Easton - Sugar Walls (Hot Classics Remix)

4. Karyn White - Secret Rendezvous (12" White House Remix)

5. Timex Social Club - Rumors (Ultimix)

6. Nu Shooz - I Can't Wait (Hot Tracks Mix)

7. Natalie Cole - Pink Cadillac (Hot Tracks Mix)

8. Information Society - Walking Away (Ultimix)

9. Duran Duran - I Don't Want Your Love (Ultimix)

10. Jellybean - Sidewalk Talk (Select Mix Remix)

11. E.G. Daily - Say It, Say It (Extended Mix)

12. Janet Jackson - Pleasure Principle (Ultimix)

13. Expose - Point of No Return (Ultimix)

14. Madonna - Express Yourself (Part I) (Ultimix)

15. Pebbles - Girlfriend (Hot Classics Remix)

16. Paula Abdul - Cold Hearted (Select Mix Remix)

17. Book Of Love - Boy (Extended Mix Version)

18. Animotion - Obsession (Edge Remix)

19. Blue Mercedes - I Want To Be Your Property (Razormaid)

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Dive into the vibrant tapestry of the 80s dance music era with Party Favorz's first of six volumes of The Essential 80s Dance Mix. This collection celebrates the decade's dynamic shifts in dance music, amalgamating the standout tracks from our previous sets including Pure Energy, Pump Up the Volume, Hit That Perfect Beat!, and the Back 2 the 80s series.

The 80s music scene began on the foundation laid by disco. As the decade progressed, a transition towards synth-driven beats began to define the era's sound. This evolution is encapsulated in Duran Duran's "All She Wants Is", a song that perfectly captures the synthesizer-led trend of the mid-80s.

The underground scenes of Chicago and New York gave birth to a fresh genre midway through the 80s - house music. This style's mainstream breakthrough arrived by 1989 with Soul II Soul's club and pop radio hit, "Back To Life". Anthony & The Camp's "What I Like" exemplifies this rising house sound with its Extended Dance Mix, blending pulsating rhythms and layered vocals.

Grace Jones' "I'm Not Perfect", embodies the genre-blending spirit of the period, infusing reggae, new wave, and pop into a dancefloor-ready anthem. The late 80s also saw an explosion of pop dance tracks like Neneh Cherry's "Buffalo Stance" which combined hip-hop elements with dance beats, becoming a defining sound of the era's end.

As the transitions between styles might seem stark due to the vast musical diversity we're showcasing, this compilation's richness encapsulates the multifaceted spirit of the 80s dance music era. Immerse yourself in these sonic gems that paint a vivid picture of a pivotal decade in dance music. Enjoy this trip. It is a trip. Countdown is commencing!

Album: The Essential 80's Dance Mix vol. 1Genre: 80's DanceYear: 2019Total Time: 02:30:39

1. Samantha Fox - Naughty Girls (Need Love Too) (Ultimix Mix)

2. Duran Duran - All She Wants Is (Ultimix)

3. Debbie Gibson - Electric Youth (Ultimix)

4. Anthony & The Camp - What I Like (Extended Dance Mix)

5. Ollie & Jerry - Breakin (There's No Stoppin Us) (Select Mix Remix)

6. Yaz - Situation (Ultimix)

7. Grace Jones - I'm Not Perfect (Hot Tracks Mix)

8. Janet Jackson - What Have You Done for Me Lately (Hot Classics Remix)

9. Prince - Erotic City (Hot Classics Remix)

10. Nenah Cherry - Buffalo Stance (Hot Classics Mix)

11. Samantha Fox - I Wanna Have Some Fun (Select Mix Remix)

12. Whitney Houston - I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Select Mix Remix)

13. Debbie Gibson - Only In My Dreams (Hot Tracks Mix)

14. Gwen Guthrie - Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But The Rent (Hot Classics Remix)

15. Heaven 17 - Let Me Go (Edge Remix)

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I'm back with of Back 2 the 80's pt. 2, a monster mix of classic dance hits from the era. I've got enough to likely make a third set and maybe even throw in a New Wave version as well. If I do, I'll post those later in the year.

Originally, this was going to be one giant 4-hour set but I decided to split it in two. When you're working with those many songs at once, mistakes are bound to happen. In this case, I duplicated the fantastic Gwen Guthrie #1 club classic "Ain't Nothin Goin on but the Rent." Maybe I just liked the song so much I used it twice LOL. Anyway, I didn't bother fixing it. I just wanted to ensure ya'll know I'm aware of the mistake.

I'll be back next week with a massive new set of something. I'm not saying what, so we'll just let it be a surprise. I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend. Until the next time...ENJOY!

Album: Back 2 the 80’s pt. 2Artists: VariousGenre: 80’s DanceLength: 2:05:50

1. Chaka Khan - I Feel For You (Ultimix)

2. Cameo - Word Up (Ultimix)

3. Fine Young Cannibals - She Drives Me Crazy (Ultimix)

4. Vanessa Williams - Right Stuff (Ultimix)

5. Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam - I Wonder If I Take You Home (Ultimix)

6. Paula Abdul - Forever Your Girl (Ultimix)

7. Donna Summer - This Time I Know It's For Real (Ultimix)

8. Bananarama - Venus (Hot Tracks Mix)

9. Miami Sound Machine - Conga (Ultimix)

10. Colonel Abrams - Trapped (Ben Liebrand Mix)

11. Grandmaster Flash - White Lines (Ultimix)

12. Midnight Star - No Parking On The Dancefloor (Ultimix)

13. Salt N' Pepa - Push It (Ultimix)

14. Bobby Brown - My Prerogative (Ultimix)

15. Jody Watley - Looking For A New Love (Hot Tracks Mix)

16. Samantha Fox - Touch Me (I Want Your Body) (Ultimix)

17. Gwen Guthrie - Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But The Rent (Mark S. Berry & Tony Prendatt 12'' Club Mix)

18. Jocelyn Brown - Love's Gonna Get You (Dance Mix)

19. Janet Jackson - When I Think Of You (Hot Tracks Mix)

20. Taylor Dayne - Prove Your Love (Ultimix)

21. Expose - Come Go With Me (Ultimix)

22. Aretha Franklin - Freeway Of Love (Hot Tracks Mix)

23. Expose - Point of No Return (Ultimix)

24. E.G. Daily - Say It, Say It (Hot Tracks Mix)

25. Stacey Q - Two Of Hearts (Hot Tracks Mix)

26. Sylvester - Do You Wanna Funk (Ultimix)

27. Kylie Minogue - Locomotion (Hot Tracks Mix)

28. Club Nouveau - Lean On Me (Ben Liebrand Remix)

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Party Favorz is back with Back 2 the 80's, a monster mix of commercial dance classics from the era. After releasing the Trash Disco series last year, I knew I had to move a decade up as the genre that defined "dance" and "disco" has substantially changed with the introduction of the drum machine and synthesizers. You'll notice the snare drum is prominent in many of the songs as it was used for timing and transition throughout most of the songs. It's easy to pick up on as this was a mainstay of the dance genre of the era.

Even though these took over a week to put together, the actual process was fairly easy. The very DJ friendly (unauthorized) remixes by DJ services like Ultimix, Razormaid, and Hot Tracks (among the most popular) were designed for easier transitions between songs in a live setting. I won't bore ya'll with how a lot of this was achieved but it was not unlike what I was doing with two Nakamichi tape decks at the time.

The only song that was poorly structured and frankly a hot mess was "Freeway of Love" by Aretha Franklin. It starts off easy enough but quickly loses its timing by 1/8 beat throwing off the entire mix. Because it was unusually long for a mix during this period, it required a great deal of editing which I had to do manually to get it to work. The end result was flawless and well-worth the effort.

Back 2 the 80's is a two-part set with the second one dropping tomorrow. After the massive success of the of my previous 80's efforts (Pure Energy, Pump Up the Volume, and Hit That Perfect Beat) I'm guessing these will satisfy your Reagan-era dance lust.

Album: Back 2 the 80's pt. 1Artists: VariousGenre: 80's DanceLength: 2:15:18

1. Paula Abdul - Straight Up (Ultimix)

2. Pebbles - Girlfriend (Hot Classics Remix)

3. Janet Jackson - Pleasure Principle (Ultimix)

4. Duran Duran - All She Wants Is (Ultimix)

5. Nu Shooz - Point of No Return (Ultimix)

6. Timex Social Club - Rumors (Hot Tracks Mix)

7. Pebbles - Mercedes Boy (Ultimix)

8. Shannon - Let The Music Play (Ultimix)

9. Debbie Gibson - Electric Youth (Ultimix)

10. Gloria Estefan - Get On Your Feet (Ultimix)

11. Taylor Dayne - Tell It To My Heart (Ultimix)

12. Company B - Fascinated (Ultimix)

13. Janet Jackson - Nasty (Cool Summer Mix Part One)

14. Karyn White - Secret Rendezvous (12'' White House Remix)

15. Neneh Cherry - Buffalo Stance (Funkymix)

16. Paula Abdul - Cold Hearted (Cold Hearted House Mix)

17. Dan Hartman - We Are The Young (Hot Tracks Mix)

18. INXS - I Need You Tonight (Ultimix)

19. Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up (Hot Tracks Mix)

20. Jets - Crush On You (Ultimix Remix)

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So my last post for Pump Up the Volume was a hot mess of ideas. I've gone back and provided more coherence to my ramblings so as to follow-up with this final set.

These days, I've got a lot of ideas running through my tiny brain and the more I read in the Washington Post and the New York Times about our government, the more angry I get. I try to stay away from the Huffington Post because it's becoming more and more like the progressive left version Breibart (an alt-right nationalist rag). Mind you, I'm not talking about go out and blow-up a bunch of people anarchistic anger but definitely there is a frustration as to how I can channel what I'm seeing into what it is I already do and how that ties in with the electronic music that I promote on these very pages. This leads me to my final musings of the electronic dance music of the 80's.

One of the genres I intertwined with this series was called 'industrial', which was an offshoot of punk. It was poetry laced with anger set to a repetitive electronic beat. While the lyrics to songs like 'Headhunter' by Front 242 and 'Join in the Chant' by Nitzer Ebb may be simplistic, their relevance today cannot be understated. Mixed in with the sugar-coated more commercial elements of the movement, the meaning gets lost. Taken by themselves, the anger and frustration of the times was as illuminating then as they are pertinent today. To be frank, I don't what these groups politics are and the left definitely do not have the market cornered on rebellion.

Right now you're probably scratching your head thinking to yourself 'what the fuck does this have to do with anything; I just like these songs and remember them well???'

For those that have read my posts over the years, understand that I've been a predictor of dance music trends since I started Party Favorz in 2007. The easiest way to do that is look at what's going on in the underground. Beatport has been a good indicator of that since I started this site. What I'm seeing and hearing is a ton of music that's moving away from the EPIC to a darker and more sinister pinning of electronic dance. It's not a mistake that Prok & Fitch with Green Velevet's 'Sheeple' was number for all of January and is still in their top ten.

Don't get me wrong. I will continue to deliver the light and frothy commercial dance music we've all come to know and love from my podcasts. That will never change but...

...I do fully expect continued darkness in the music but with sharper and more pointed political messages in the very near future. I'm just waiting for the DJ's and producers to properly channel their anger into something that grabs a wider audience rather than the curre...

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Continuing where we left off yesterday, the 80's was a dearth of diversity in musical styles. The primary focus over these three volumes includes industrial music and it's more commercial off-spring.

If anyone watches AMC's 'Catch and Halt' Fire' you get a really good feel for the time, the music and the burgeoning scene in computers in the early 80's. My best friend Dan had purchased a used Mackintosh from the local pawn shop along with a dot matrix printer. You know the kind, the paper had holes down the side so it could move along as it was being printed. The only thing he could really do on his computer was type his school papers and print them. Of course, he could also play ping pong or space invaders, which was pretty cool. Dan took his passion for computers and landed a gig with the burgeoning Dell computers there in Austin. Everybody knows who Dell is, so I'd say Dan is sitting pretty at the movement.

Our other friend SJ or Sequoya disappeared off the face of the earth when his father called him back home for good. He had a drinking problem that he just couldn't keep under control, which was a shame because he was a super nice guy. I think he's married and a lawyer now or something. Then there's Dale. An unfortunate accident stemming from a nasty divorce that had left him permanently scarred and financially ruined took him years to get out from under it. Last I heard, he found his calling and was living in a commune smoking a bunch of pot.

Me, I was just s shithead going to clubs on 6th street in Austin and sneaking out at night to hook up with some strangers in an alley.

It wasn't until ten years later that I purchased my first computer at the end of the semester in 1998 and spent the winter break taking it apart and putting it back together again to better understand how it worked.That was the point I officially became a geek.

The music at the time stands for itself and I'll go into more of its darker underpinnings in the next post. Until then...ENJOY!

Album : Pump Up the Volume | BackSpin 80’sArtists : VariousGenre : Electronic; IndustrialLength : 1:27:42

1. Yello - Oh Yeah (Dance Mix)

2. Boys Don't Cry - I Wanna Be A Cowboy (Extended Mix)

3. New Order - Blue Monday '88 (12'' Mix) (Hot Tracks Mix)

4. Depeche Mode - Strangelove '88 (Highjack Mix)

5. Information Society - Running (12'' Vocal Remix Version)

6. M.A.R.R.S. - Pump Up The Volume (Ultimix)

7. KTP - Certain Things Are Likely (Original Extended Mix)

8. Nitzer Ebb - Join In The Chant (Long Version)

9. Paul Hardcastle - 19 (Disconet Remix)

10. Depeche Mode - People Are People (Razormaid)

11. Kon Kan - I Beg Your Pardon (Hot Tracks Remix)...