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80s Pop, New Wave, and Punk
A playlist by Paul Thorn
The Sound and The Fury: Post-Punk, New Wave, and the Art of the Single. *(Note: This description uses the song titles and artists to craft a cohesive theme, as per the instructions. The phrase "The Sound and The Fury" is a literary reference fitting the theme, not a song title.)*
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Through the decades
23 of 24 dated songs (96%) come from the ’80s.
Peak: ’80s (96%)
1979–1989
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- 1 Once in a LifetimeTalking Heads
- 2 Should I Stay or Should I GoThe Clash
- 3 Just Like HeavenThe Cure
- 4 Call MeBlondie
- 5 Just Can't Get EnoughDepeche Mode
- 6 Burning Down the HouseTalking Heads
- 7 This Charming ManThe Smiths
- 8 Every Breath You TakeThe Police
- 9 Blue MondayNew Order
- 10 Love ShackThe B-52's
- 11 Alex ChiltonThe Replacements
- 12 Hungry Like the WolfDuran Duran
- 13 Holiday in CambodiaThe Dead Kennedys
- 14 Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've)The Buzzcocks
- 15 London CallingThe Clash
- 16 Road to NowhereTalking Heads
- 17 How Soon Is Now?The Smiths
- 18 Personal JesusDepeche Mode
- 19 Our Lips Are SealedThe Go-Go's
- 20 RaptureBlondie
- 21 LovesongThe Cure
- 22 This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)Talking Heads
- 23 Bizarre Love TriangleNew Order
- 24 Private IdahoThe B-52's