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1983: A Shift in Music
- The 1980s was a golden decade for music discovery, marked by a shift from post-punk's DIY aesthetic to lusher production.
- This shift is exemplified in the music of 1983, a pivotal year.
Listener Feedback
- Peter Hamill enjoyed the podcast's assessment of Van der Graaf Generator and Kevin Coyne.
- He disagreed with their interpretation of Hugh Cornwell's "Future Now", believing it reflected Cornwell embracing his inner punk.
Kevin Coyne's Breakdown
- Kevin Coyne's "Legless in Manila" features improvised fusion with Coyne's vocals, marking the end of his golden period.
- He subsequently had a breakdown and adopted a more conventional blues-rock style.