What’s an ALBUM?? And WHY?? – Part 4.2: The 1980s – Pop Vs. Indie | MxG - Season 6 Episode 20

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Season 6 Episode 19 - What’s an ALBUM?? And WHY?? – Part 4.1: The 1980s – Indie Vs. Pop | MxG - Season 6 Episode 19

FEATURED SONG:

REC – “In Your Dreams Tonight”

(cover of the Agent Orange song, from Syzygy for the Weird and IT WASN’T ME !)

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In the exciting conclusion of Part 4 of my history of albums, we close out the 1980s.

We’ve already seen how quickly music changed in the first half of the decade. In the second half, popular music absorbed more of the underground sound and style, creating an even deeper divide that gave even more power to the industry, and drove indie scenes even deeper underground.

And as the megastar machine became more and more top-heavy, the underground was preparing for a takeover that even they didn’t see coming.

How do you feel about the second half of the 1980s as compared to the first half? Do you prefer it? Does it sound more ‘80s to you? Can you hear how the divide between the super popular and the indie was setting up a major shift in the next decade? Discuss dammit!

BONUS VIDEO: The history of the CD!

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*intro music credit: REC - "Wake Up High"

*mid roll music credit: The Drop - "Outerloper"

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