Category: 80s Music

1980 in Review: New Decade, New Reality

1980 saw Britain seeking a new identity amid lingering unrest & economic woes, yet resilience endured. Thatcher pressed on with divisive plans as post-punk evolved into New Wave sounds. Despite tensions, patriotism swelled as the SAS ended the embassy siege.

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The Rebellious Spirit of “Karma Chameleon” and Its Influence

From its opening salvo of elastic bass throbs and swaggering Boy George intonations, “Karma Chameleon” announced itself as a ridiculously infectious slab of polychromatic pop euphoria. Propelled by an impeccably slick and airtight groove that fused Motown swing with a distinctly English music hall flair…

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1983 in Review: Optimism Returns

Britain in flux under Thatcher. Economy overhauling painfully as traditional industries decline, driving North-South divide & racial tensions. But UK retains global cultural clout through rock music & blockbusters. Royal baby William sparks optimism, as does unlikely FA Cup winners Blackpool.

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Motown Greatest Hits

2019 marks the 60th year of MOTOWN, widely regarded as the greatest, most successful and best-loved record label in music and to commemorate this landmark anniversary Motown will be issuing a brand new Greatest Hits compilation featuring 60 tracks from across their enormously influential and remarkable history.

The 3CD version of the album features legendary Motown artists including The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Temptations, Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, The Jackson 5 and Lionel Richie.

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