Songs You Came Across On Some Streaming Service And Thought Your Head-Case Buds Might Enjoy Too. No Critical Endorsement Implied. Fuck Vevo etc.

[blessingx]

Open Reel Ensemble

 

 

[Hopstretch]

Lot of hate for these guys back in the day as grunge pretenders, but I enjoyed the throwback.

 

[Hopstretch]

Peak of mid-80s South African new romanticism. I realize that's quite specific.

 

[Hopstretch]

Alec's International Relations professor dug this up as the last time they had any good musical protests at SMU (not exactly UC Berkeley being in Texas and all) over a stupid war. Pity we have one.

 

[Hopstretch]

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[Dusty Chalk]

I just really love this song so much.  I was actually working on translating it to guitar, back when I played.

[Hopstretch]

No reference, just vibes.

 

[robm321]

A reminder that I need to listen to that album again. Early 1980's vibes are always appreciated. 

 

[mikeymad]

 

 

[Hopstretch]

Middle Eastern wars just sounded ... better in the 80s.

 

[blessingx]

Speaking of wars… Massive Attack & Tom Waits - Boots on the Ground

 https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/apr/16/massive-attack-boots-on-the-ground-ft-tom-waits-review-first-single-in-a-decade-is-a-dark-hymn-for-our-times