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The Album Years

#57 1982 (Part 1) Innovative Pop: Kate Bush, Peter Gabriel, ABC, Simple Minds & more!

Sep 24, 2024
Dive into the innovative pop sounds of 1982, where Kate Bush, Peter Gabriel, and ABC pushed music boundaries. Discover the transformative effect of emerging production technologies on iconic albums like 'The Dreaming' and 'The Lexicon of Love.' The evolution of female representation and the impact of sampling in music also take center stage. Explore how socio-political themes influenced pop during this vibrant era, alongside Simple Minds’ shift to polished stadium rock, showcasing the lush, dynamic sounds that defined a generation.
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  • The podcast highlights 1982's innovative pop music, emphasizing productions by artists like Kate Bush and Peter Gabriel that redefined the genre.
  • A discussion on the nostalgic contrast between the creative freedom of the 1980s and the commercial pressures shaping pop music at that time.

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Mistakes Acknowledged

The discussion reveals the speakers owning up to errors made in a past episode regarding the music of 1972. They embarrassingly misnamed Stevie Wonder's album, confusing 'Innervisions' with 'Innerviews,' which is actually a friend's website. Additionally, one speaker mistakenly asserted that Fairport Convention's 'Babbacombe Lee' was released in 1972 instead of its actual 1971 release. This admission of their mistakes highlights the importance of accuracy in discussions about classic music.

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