Artists that fully embrace 80s pastiche

Catherine Wheel · 01-24-2015, 07:23 PM

It really is a thing now for artists to be totally upfront about ripping off / paying tribute to the 80s. You have an artist called Miami Nights 1984. Another artist called Com Truise. And another one called Chromeo.

Sonic Johnny · 01-24-2015, 07:30 PM

slunken · 01-24-2015, 08:57 PM

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/b...ps821d45c7.jpg

myosis · 01-25-2015, 01:15 AM

chromeo has been around for over 10 years though...

dreams of glass · 01-25-2015, 01:28 AM

I've mentioned how huge the 80's are now, but no one here cares

The exploding boy · 01-25-2015, 02:03 AM

how huge they are NOW? Revisiting the 80s has been a thing since the early 2000s.

Elphenor · 01-25-2015, 02:19 AM

Because post-punk

Catherine Wheel · 01-25-2015, 03:28 AM

Miami Nights 1984 are pretty obscure. Chromeo is big now thanks to a hit song. Com Truise is probably somewhere in the middle.

Catherine Wheel · 01-25-2015, 05:45 AM

I think the huge success of Chvrches has proven that 80s revival stuff is still big.

The exploding boy · 01-25-2015, 03:36 PM

It bugs me when Chvrches are compared to like DM (who obviously i love) and such. It's synths yeah. To me it still sounds pretty modern (or at the very least, post 80's). I don't really hear a similarity. I mean specifically to their 80s output anyway. I mean synthpop having been born into the 80s because its when synths came out (well no the 70s but until people started commonly using them) automatically links that sound to the 80s in people's minds. But i don't think it's fair to say a band like Chvrches is 80's revival.. Those Chvrches songs couldn't have happened in the 80's. They mainly use post 2000's synths for one except a Juno 106 (which is a mid 80s synth) but then again that never REALLY went out of fashion and has been used throughout the 90's and 2000's by many artists.

Catherine Wheel · 01-25-2015, 03:40 PM

There are a few tracks like Lies and Lungs that have a somewhat modern feel to them as far as the production. But most of the album sounds decidedly retro.

The exploding boy · 01-25-2015, 03:48 PM

hmm....the production is VERY post 80's i'm afraid. Let's just agree that i'm right and you're wrong.

I find more things 90's than 80's on this record, if one wants to go there. Though i still maintain its a pretty modern synthpop record.

Catherine Wheel · 01-25-2015, 03:58 PM

What do you think of the newest Depeche Mode album Delta Machine? I like it a lot. It's probably my third fave D.M. album behind Black Celebration and Exciter.

Mals Marola · 01-25-2015, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catherine Wheel

It's probably my third fave D.M. album behind Black Celebration and Exciter.

If I can intervene here

Wow, I certainly don't agree with you there, but it was alright. Another case of "okay album with excellent songs" both from the record itself & bonus tracks etc., kinda like sotu was to me. Playing the angel's still the latest great record from them for me tho

Top 5 are sofad, ultra, pta, violator, & black cele btw (not necessarily in that order
!)

Sonic Johnny · 01-25-2015, 07:33 PM

Love this whole "Analog Synths = 80s throwback" logic

Mals Marola · 01-25-2015, 09:58 PM

to be fair something like com truise is a lot more recalling of "the 80s" than say aphex twin or something

i mean that drum sound, snare in particular
get out yer turbografx we're goin in

SensibleChuckle · 01-25-2015, 10:07 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV_3...=RDMV_3Dpw-BRY

Kavinsky - Nightcall

run2pee · 01-25-2015, 10:40 PM

Is future islands 80s throwback?

If so, does it matter?

Elphenor · 01-26-2015, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The exploding boy

hmm....the production is VERY post 80's i'm afraid. Let's just agree that i'm right and you're wrong.

I find more things 90's than 80's on this record, if one wants to go there. Though i still maintain its a pretty modern synthpop record.

Gotta agree with this and that's why I can't enjoy most of their songs.

I hate that "modern" usually means "shit"

dreams of glass · 01-26-2015, 03:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SensibleChuckle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV_3...=RDMV_3Dpw-BRY

Kavinsky - Nightcall

aw yeah thats my jam

Catherine Wheel · 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mals Marola

If I can intervene here

Wow, I certainly don't agree with you there, but it was alright. Another case of "okay album with excellent songs" both from the record itself & bonus tracks etc., kinda like sotu was to me. Playing the angel's still the latest great record from them for me tho

Top 5 are sofad, ultra, pta, violator, & black cele btw (not necessarily in that order
!)

I like Precious Suffer Well and John the Revelator from PTA and Home from Ultra but other than that not a fan of either of those albums. I actually have Home on a trip hop mix cd I made. Actually of all the songs from the Ultra era only Home and Only When I Lose Myself are ones that I really like and that stick out to me. I think Only When I Lose Myself is one of the best things they've ever done. It sounds like it would fit perfectly on Exciter which is probably my favorite album of theirs.

Cool As Ice Cream · 01-26-2015, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catherine Wheel

You have an artist called Miami Nights 1984. Another artist called Com Truise. And another one called Chromeo.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catherine Wheel

Miami Nights 1984 are pretty obscure. Chromeo is big now thanks to a hit song. Com Truise is probably somewhere in the middle.

Thank you for letting us know.

Also, congratulations for knowing a band that is pretty obscure. Well done! I am impressed.

Mals Marola · 01-26-2015, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catherine Wheel

I like Precious Suffer Well and John the Revelator from PTA and Home from Ultra but other than that not a fan of either of those albums. I actually have Home on a trip hop mix cd I made. Actually of all the songs from the Ultra era only Home and Only When I Lose Myself are ones that I really like and that stick out to me. I think Only When I Lose Myself is one of the best things they've ever done. It sounds like it would fit perfectly on Exciter which is probably my favorite album of theirs.

i agree with the bolded text but vehemently, vehemently disagree with everything else

like, what the fuck? exciter second best on top of that... like i'm no hater of exciter, i love it for what it is but to like that so much & not have any love to give for ultra??? get real, son!

Mals Marola · 01-26-2015, 09:05 AM

i mean, i guess it'd make sense if you were one of those "80s purists" i've never understood but black cel & exciter are like the two extremes of the band (well, minus maybe songs of faith)

The exploding boy · 01-26-2015, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sonic Johnny

Love this whole "Analog Synths = 80s throwback" logic

My point is just that i really don't think Chvrches is attempting to emulate an 80s sound at all which if they were, they'd likely be all about using synths from the era. Probably. Not that you couldn't replicate the sound anyway but...

slunken · 01-26-2015, 05:32 PM

fwiw there are just as many bands emulating every single decade and past style of music at this point.

SensibleChuckle · 01-26-2015, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dreams of glass

aw yeah thats my jam

Hell yeah, great beat.

dreams of glass · 01-27-2015, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SensibleChuckle

Hell yeah, great beat.

that whole soundtrack is great

dreams of glass · 01-27-2015, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cool As Ice Cream

Thank you for letting us know.

Also, congratulations for knowing a band that is pretty obscure. Well done! I am impressed.

CAIC are you being facetious

The exploding boy · 01-27-2015, 01:10 AM

What about artists that fully embrace 80 pistachios.

01-24-2015, 07:23 PM	#1
Catherine Wheel Banned Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 6,310	Artists that fully embrace 80s pastiche It really is a thing now for artists to be totally upfront about ripping off / paying tribute to the 80s. You have an artist called Miami Nights 1984. Another artist called Com Truise. And another one called Chromeo.

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dreams of glass Apocalyptic Poster Location: The Bay Area, CA Posts: 2,226	I've mentioned how huge the 80's are now, but no one here cares

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The exploding boy Minion of Satan Location: "I'm a quivering collection of the worst and least helpful emotions: fear, anxiety, terror, paranoia, indigestion, dishpan hands..." Posts: 7,765	how huge they are NOW? Revisiting the 80s has been a thing since the early 2000s.

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Elphenor Braindead Location: TX Posts: 16,289	Because post-punk

01-25-2015, 03:28 AM	#8
Catherine Wheel Banned Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 6,310	Miami Nights 1984 are pretty obscure. Chromeo is big now thanks to a hit song. Com Truise is probably somewhere in the middle.

01-25-2015, 05:45 AM	#9
Catherine Wheel Banned Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 6,310	I think the huge success of Chvrches has proven that 80s revival stuff is still big.

01-25-2015, 03:36 PM	#10
The exploding boy Minion of Satan Location: "I'm a quivering collection of the worst and least helpful emotions: fear, anxiety, terror, paranoia, indigestion, dishpan hands..." Posts: 7,765	It bugs me when Chvrches are compared to like DM (who obviously i love) and such. It's synths yeah. To me it still sounds pretty modern (or at the very least, post 80's). I don't really hear a similarity. I mean specifically to their 80s output anyway. I mean synthpop having been born into the 80s because its when synths came out (well no the 70s but until people started commonly using them) automatically links that sound to the 80s in people's minds. But i don't think it's fair to say a band like Chvrches is 80's revival.. Those Chvrches songs couldn't have happened in the 80's. They mainly use post 2000's synths for one except a Juno 106 (which is a mid 80s synth) but then again that never REALLY went out of fashion and has been used throughout the 90's and 2000's by many artists.

01-25-2015, 03:40 PM	#11
Catherine Wheel Banned Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 6,310	There are a few tracks like Lies and Lungs that have a somewhat modern feel to them as far as the production. But most of the album sounds decidedly retro.

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The exploding boy Minion of Satan Location: "I'm a quivering collection of the worst and least helpful emotions: fear, anxiety, terror, paranoia, indigestion, dishpan hands..." Posts: 7,765	hmm....the production is VERY post 80's i'm afraid. Let's just agree that i'm right and you're wrong. I find more things 90's than 80's on this record, if one wants to go there. Though i still maintain its a pretty modern synthpop record.

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Catherine Wheel Banned Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 6,310	What do you think of the newest Depeche Mode album Delta Machine? I like it a lot. It's probably my third fave D.M. album behind Black Celebration and Exciter.

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Sonic Johnny Through Silver In Buds Location: Centralia Posts: 16,502	Love this whole "Analog Synths = 80s throwback" logic

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Mals Marola Socialphobic Location: Your god damn living room Posts: 10,000	to be fair something like com truise is a lot more recalling of "the 80s" than say aphex twin or something i mean that drum sound, snare in particular get out yer turbografx we're goin in

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SensibleChuckle Pledge Posts: 172	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV_3...=RDMV_3Dpw-BRY Kavinsky - Nightcall

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run2pee Minion of Satan Location: An oasis of horror in a desert of boredom Posts: 7,742	Is future islands 80s throwback? If so, does it matter?

01-26-2015, 09:05 AM	#24
Mals Marola Socialphobic Location: Your god damn living room Posts: 10,000	i mean, i guess it'd make sense if you were one of those "80s purists" i've never understood but black cel & exciter are like the two extremes of the band (well, minus maybe songs of faith)

01-26-2015, 05:32 PM	#26
slunken Virgo Posts: 42,781	fwiw there are just as many bands emulating every single decade and past style of music at this point.

01-27-2015, 01:10 AM	#30
The exploding boy Minion of Satan Location: "I'm a quivering collection of the worst and least helpful emotions: fear, anxiety, terror, paranoia, indigestion, dishpan hands..." Posts: 7,765	What about artists that fully embrace 80 pistachios.