Voice tracking on Absolute 80s is messed up today. They played Duran Duran followed by Jesus & Mary Chain, but the presenter announced them as Irene Cara and Womack & Womack.
Now they're referring to football matches this afternoon which took place yesterday.
Duran Duran is next.. but it's actually Crowded House.
Well look on the bright side... At least Manic Monday hasn't been on! ;-)
Thanks for this. Been listening this evening - some very eclectic stuff!
Playing INXS as I type this, but not an obvious track. It was 'Johnson's Aeroplane', one which I'd never heard before. Again, I like this station because they play the big acts from the decade but obscure album tracks or B-sides that you wouldn't otherwise hear.
80s Forever played the German language version of Kraftwerk's 'Showroom Dummies' this morning ('Schaufensterpuppen') and that dates from 1977. So I think this station at least acknowledges tracks from the late 70s that were forward-thinking enough to influence the music of the 80s. Likewise they also play Gary Numan tracks from 1979. I don't know if they have played anything from 1990 though.
1979 tracks would have still been very prevalent in 1980 and a lot of music in 1990 would have been made in 1989 and still have a late 80s 'flavour'.
Didn't Absolute 80s do this when it started? I seem to remember people getting upset it was playing non-80s tracks.
Personally I say play them every now and then if they fit but make a feature of it - similar to the Skool Daze/High School Days show on Century/Real did.
Didn't Absolute 80s do this when it started? I seem to remember people getting upset it was playing non-80s tracks.
Personally I say play them every now and then if they fit but make a feature of it - similar to the Skool Daze/High School Days show on Century/Real did.
They still do!
You have this crazy situation where one of Matt Berry's 'oh so funny' voiceovers tells you Abs 80s is from the first of January 1980, then they go and play 'Heart of Glass' from erm... February 1979!
They also play 'Video Killed The Radio Star' from 1979.
If anyone says Rod Stewart hasn't been 'heard in ages', I guarantee it'll be 'Downtown Train' they play from early 1990 and they seem to like 'Hold On' by Wilson Phillips (summer 1990) as well.
It's a pi$$take considering all the titles that are genuine 1980s songs they refuse to play and ignore. Where do you draw the line? 1978's 'Hanging On The Telephone' sounds a bit 80s... Sybil had some 1993 hits with SAW. Should they be played too?
In my opinion anything that wasn't a hit between January 1980 and December 1989 DOES NOT BELONG ON AN 80s STATION!!!!
You have this crazy situation where one of Matt Berry's 'oh so funny' voiceovers tells you Abs 80s is from the first of January 1980, then they go and play 'Heart of Glass' from erm... February 1979!
They also play 'Video Killed The Radio Star' from 1979.
If anyone says Rod Stewart hasn't been 'heard in ages', I guarantee it'll be 'Downtown Train' they play from early 1990 and they seem to like 'Hold On' by Wilson Phillips (summer 1990) as well.
It's a pi$$take considering all the titles that are genuine 1980s songs they refuse to play and ignore. Where do you draw the line? 1978's 'Hanging On The Telephone' sounds a bit 80s... Sybil had some 1993 hits with SAW. Should they be played too?
In my opinion anything that wasn't a hit between January 1980 and December 1989 DOES NOT BELONG ON AN 80s STATION!!!!
I get the impression from a lot of your posts that Absolute Radio 80's can't do anything right...
Have to admit I would have no objection with the odd dip into either of the neighbouring decades as part of a feature, given the potential overlap as mentioned already in here (I recall Leila K - Got to get, having two different lines 'fresh for 89' and 'fresh for 1990' as it crossed the decade
High School days did the odd dip into the neighbouring decades and it worked well ☺
I get the impression from a lot of your posts that Absolute Radio 80's can't do anything right...
No they can't. It could and should be an awful lot better than it is.
It needs a new PC and someone who actually knows and loves 80s music to give it a whole new lease of life. It's one of the most tired sounding stations on air right now
Sorry to have to say this but to all those people who are saying that the only virtual indie and rock staion should start playing 1993 dance cheese need to get a life. I have constantly listened to AR until Q radio came on the scene in 2008 and returned when the station was pulled in 2013 for crappy kisstory. There are people who like listening to alternative music despite what all you lot are saying. If you want dance cheese tune to galaxy. In my opinion the best era of music was 1997 and a indie/rock 90's decade station should reflect that. Because of a lack of a BBC radio 1.5 AR is the only station I listen to. I for one want the status quo. We dont need the last decent alternative radio set of stations being deleted if that happens it will end my radio listening.
Sorry to have to say this but to all those people who are saying that the only virtual indie and rock staion should start playing 1993 dance cheese need to get a life. I have constantly listened to AR until Q radio came on the scene in 2008 and returned when the station was pulled in 2013 for crappy kisstory. There are people who like listening to alternative music despite what all you lot are saying. If you want dance cheese tune to galaxy. In my opinion the best era of music was 1997 and a indie/rock 90's decade station should reflect that. Because of a lack of a BBC radio 1.5 AR is the only station I listen to. I for one want the status quo. We dont need the last decent alternative radio set of stations being deleted if that happens it will end my radio listening.
Whining?;-)
I don't think Galaxy (the radio station) exists anymore.
I have been listening to 60s & 70s quite a bit over the last few days and (apart from the over-yappy breakfast shows which I won't listen to) have quite enjoyed both stations. They sound very good via the AAC or Ogg Vorbis streams. (WinAmp player).
I also think the presenters sound bored and robotic. Surely choose some presenters who had their hey day in that particular decade even if it were one per station and let them also help with the playlists they were there they lived it. Some are still alive and kicking.
Thats what I liked about q radio, hardly any presenters just decent rock indie music.
To be honest I dont care so much for the DJ's, itd be nice to hear more station choice like absolute but then that is why q closed theres no listeners with discernment. They want to attract the druggie chavs on the top deck of buses blearing out same old regourgitated speeded up voiced dance crap.
Sorry to have to say this but to all those people who are saying that the only virtual indie and rock staion should start playing 1993 dance cheese need to get a life. I have constantly listened to AR until Q radio came on the scene in 2008 and returned when the station was pulled in 2013 for crappy kisstory. There are people who like listening to alternative music despite what all you lot are saying. If you want dance cheese tune to galaxy. In my opinion the best era of music was 1997 and a indie/rock 90's decade station should reflect that. Because of a lack of a BBC radio 1.5 AR is the only station I listen to. I for one want the status quo. We dont need the last decent alternative radio set of stations being deleted if that happens it will end my radio listening.
All the Absolute decade stations have performed very well this quarter, and with the exception of 80s have all shown an increase.
Absolute 60s, 90s and 00 have had their best ever Rajar
Shame that they have just had there wings clipped somewhat, let's hope this might make them think about putting them on more local mux's which have the room..
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I bet they also do the 'hilarious' scripts for Matt Berry's voice overs!!
Just terrible
Playing INXS as I type this, but not an obvious track. It was 'Johnson's Aeroplane', one which I'd never heard before. Again, I like this station because they play the big acts from the decade but obscure album tracks or B-sides that you wouldn't otherwise hear.
I very much agree that this would be a much better split of musical genres and tastes.
Why should it?
Didn't Absolute 80s do this when it started? I seem to remember people getting upset it was playing non-80s tracks.
Personally I say play them every now and then if they fit but make a feature of it - similar to the Skool Daze/High School Days show on Century/Real did.
They still do!
You have this crazy situation where one of Matt Berry's 'oh so funny' voiceovers tells you Abs 80s is from the first of January 1980, then they go and play 'Heart of Glass' from erm... February 1979!
They also play 'Video Killed The Radio Star' from 1979.
If anyone says Rod Stewart hasn't been 'heard in ages', I guarantee it'll be 'Downtown Train' they play from early 1990 and they seem to like 'Hold On' by Wilson Phillips (summer 1990) as well.
It's a pi$$take considering all the titles that are genuine 1980s songs they refuse to play and ignore. Where do you draw the line? 1978's 'Hanging On The Telephone' sounds a bit 80s... Sybil had some 1993 hits with SAW. Should they be played too?
In my opinion anything that wasn't a hit between January 1980 and December 1989 DOES NOT BELONG ON AN 80s STATION!!!!
I get the impression from a lot of your posts that Absolute Radio 80's can't do anything right...
High School days did the odd dip into the neighbouring decades and it worked well ☺
No they can't. It could and should be an awful lot better than it is.
It needs a new PC and someone who actually knows and loves 80s music to give it a whole new lease of life. It's one of the most tired sounding stations on air right now
Whining?;-)
I don't think Galaxy (the radio station) exists anymore.
I have been listening to 60s & 70s quite a bit over the last few days and (apart from the over-yappy breakfast shows which I won't listen to) have quite enjoyed both stations. They sound very good via the AAC or Ogg Vorbis streams. (WinAmp player).
To be honest I dont care so much for the DJ's, itd be nice to hear more station choice like absolute but then that is why q closed theres no listeners with discernment. They want to attract the druggie chavs on the top deck of buses blearing out same old regourgitated speeded up voiced dance crap.
Is 6 Music no good for you?
Absolute 60s, 90s and 00 have had their best ever Rajar
Shame that they have just had there wings clipped somewhat, let's hope this might make them think about putting them on more local mux's which have the room..
90s will fall off a cliff next time as they are no longer on D1.
One in the eye for the Virgins.