I'm revisiting early-mid 1980s albums by prog rock (& related) artists, when they decided to try new, more stripped down, approaches, many of which provoked vilification & even decades-long grudges among older fans who accused their favourite bands of selling out (see also: Queen's Hot Space album).
Taken from the Kerry Livgren's "Decade" album booklet. Picture taken in 1980.
• Black Sabbath's Ronnie James Dio
• Kansas' Kerry Livgren
• Ambrosia's David Pack. #ProgressiveRock#KerryLivgren#CCM#1980s
As I work today I'm listening to the soundtrack from the 1982 Conan the Barbarian film that was composed by Basil Poledouris. Things are feeling fairly barbaric at the moment here in the Arizona desert
Grab your lightsabers! Find some spice to smuggle! Maybe smooch your sibling!
That's right: In honor of May the Fourth, we have a very special Star Wars edition of Dollar Bin Discoveries!
COMMENTARY CLUB - Minisode 060 - Top of the Pops 80s Showdown
We thought we'd revisit a Top of the Pops from 1988 the week Big was released... and it didn't go so good. So we also had a look at an earlier episode from 1985 to the right the balance!