Guilty Pleasures--soul in 80s pop, Scritti Politti, Level 42, Peter Gabriel, Nu Shooz, and The Fixx.

[@jimmcd1101]

Children Say! I love that jam

[@FOH3663]

"New Wave" aside, The Fixx had a sound that was so compelling, fresh and new. The punchy transients, the impact and overall groove was very cool. As an audio enthusiast college student, this was my peak music listening era, ... the Fixx resonated with me in a big way. John, thank you for this. I suspect we're about the same age. Appreciate the time you contribute to this content.

[@octothorpe12]

Cupid & Psyche is an amazing album. So well constructed.

[@Drackleyrva]

So glad I saved all of my 80s albums and 12" singles from those days. I still play New Order's 'Blue Monday' 12" single with its floppy disc album record sleeve. Classic!

[@johnsimmons5056]

I love these videos where you talk and do needle drops. You're bringing back some great strong 80's memories here. Thanks for doing these.

[@DeVOREFIDELITY]

My pleasure!

[@gregc7314]

I always enjoyed Nu Shooz "Point of No Return" too.

[@TheReal_DeanD]

These are some very interesting tracks. Thanks for sharing. Sometimes when I hear 80s synth pop keyboards its like nails on the chalkboard. These are some albums I'd like to hear more of.

[@Kukkema]

Thanks for the Fixx😉👍🏼

[@billarmstrong5568]

Scritti's 'Cupid&Psyche' and 'Provision' are right up there in my fav. albums of all time. And PG's 'So' isn't far behind. For more of the same check out two great Chaka Khan tracks: -''Love Of A Lifetime' written by and featuring Green, produced by Arif Mardin -'Love You All My Lifetime' produced by David Gamson -And 'L Is For Lover' by Al Jarreau (written by Green/Gamson)

[@jaybarnhardt2197]

So fun to hear these tracks. I have the Level 42 record and all of Peter Gabriels, including all Genesis albums of course! Bought your 0'96 speakers in 2014 new from one of JH dealers and powered them with Shindo D'Yquems and a VR pre. Had them for 7 years. Now have the O'Baby's powered with a Sugden A21SE. Love them as well in my small room. Keep the video's coming. Thanks. J.J.

[@bitterandjaded_]

I wore out my Reach the Beach cassette. It was one of the first “replacement” CDs I ever bought. I’m sure when I finally cave to the call of vinyl, it’ll be one of my first album purchases.

[@timkolacny967]

Mid 80's pop - right in my wheelhouse. Love it!

[@Roudaki677]

Extremely strong start with Level 42!! Mark King is an incredible bass player.

[@Sooopa_Doopa]

I was in love with Level 42's sound the moment I heard Something About You Nu Shooz also had Point of No Return from that album. Sadly I don't remember any other song from them

[@trevorbartram5473]

Wot no: Loose Ends, Matt Bianco, Wang Chung & anything by Dexter Wansell? Enjoy!

[@shaunmiller4054]

My girlfriend in the eighties previously dated the guitar player in level 42, good times, used to bump into Paul Young at house parties. Very different times

[@DeVOREFIDELITY]

Wow--cool!

[@gotham61]

Miles Davis covered Perfect Way on his Tutu album.

[@MeestroDavid]

I'd also add Fine Young Cannibals into the mix, especially the stuff they did for the Tin Men soundtrack ("Good Thing," "Hard As It Is," etc). Andy Cox & David Steele went on to write and produce the best Al Green songs since his days at Hi, which kinda brought it full-circle.

[@sitomdd]

I'm noticing that Level42 were Michael Jackson wannabe (don't stop til you get enough) and Scritti Politti Prince wannabe (i wanna be your lover)

[@danielkromer2295]

Great show as always. Level 42 had a billboard #7 hit in 1985 with Something About You from their great album World Machine. The title track is a tech masterpiece.

[@phatjbl]

The Rockmelons Tales Of The City and Paul Simon Graceland are two of my guilty pleasures. There are more but these stand out and of course Dire Straits Brothers In Arms. Like your choices John.

[@brettclawson]

Nu Shooz were great!

[@keithfox2995]

excellent stuff!!

[@The_Juan_Percent]

San Jacinto on that Peter Gabriel albums is also amazing.

[@nickolaslewis1560]

I used to play the Nu Shooz. It was good for my dance floor.

[@gerhardreinecke3945]

The grating guitar solo at the end of ' Outside' is very infectious - one of my favourite 80's tracks.

[@DeVOREFIDELITY]

Yes! It's a weird but interesting solo--lots of whammy bar chords!

[@medonk12rs]

Thanks!!

[@hoselrocket2001]

Sheesh. Love that EMT JPA66....drool.

[@Abyss60]

Scritti politi and miles davis ho patti...perfect way.

[@gr328]

Teardrops by Womak & Womak!

[@martinhannover1139]

100% hit rate. You must have checked my records. 😅🔊 working as a DJ I have played Nu Shooz as a maxi vinyl for more than 100 times. What do you think about maxi vinyls?

[@DeVOREFIDELITY]

I have plenty of 12" singles, some are excellent, some are not as good as the LPs, so it varies... I do have the 12" I Can't Wait

[@martinhannover1139]

@@DeVOREFIDELITY 👍

[@martinhannover1139]

During my studies of electronics & economics I make my living by working as a DJ from 1980-1985. Today I am a great fan of your products! Looking for O/96. br and sorry for my rusty English! Martin

[@martinhannover1139]

Maybe you can make a „special“ about 12“ singles? I am quite curious about your favourites 12“ br Martin

[@TheAudioGeek67]

I was waiting to see Terence Trent D’arby.

[@60zeller]

I’m a sucker for Flock of Seagulls. First album is solid

[@RealFace-g2l]

5 minutes was enough monkey machine musik.