The Album Years

#21 (1983 Part 1) Pink Floyd, Yes, New Order, Tom Waits & more

Nov 21, 2022
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INSIGHT

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.
ANECDOTE

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.
ANECDOTE

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.
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