Rick Sieber
@rboyds.bsky.social
📚Librarian
🎸Bassist
💙Music, Film, Books, Art
📺Doctor Who
⚽Everton FC
🎸Bassist
💙Music, Film, Books, Art
📺Doctor Who
⚽Everton FC
#1C000LEST - Day 50
“Anti-Hero" by Taylor Swift (2023)
Despite the specificity of her confessional approach, Swift’s carefully crafted songs are endlessly relatable.
youtu.be/b1kbLwvqugk?...
“Anti-Hero" by Taylor Swift (2023)
Despite the specificity of her confessional approach, Swift’s carefully crafted songs are endlessly relatable.
youtu.be/b1kbLwvqugk?...
Taylor Swift - Anti-Hero (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by TaylorSwiftVEVO
youtu.be
May 20, 2025 at 1:04 PM
#1C000LEST - Day 50
“Anti-Hero" by Taylor Swift (2023)
Despite the specificity of her confessional approach, Swift’s carefully crafted songs are endlessly relatable.
youtu.be/b1kbLwvqugk?...
“Anti-Hero" by Taylor Swift (2023)
Despite the specificity of her confessional approach, Swift’s carefully crafted songs are endlessly relatable.
youtu.be/b1kbLwvqugk?...
#1C000LEST - Day 49
“Mariners Apartment Complex" by Lana Del Rey (2018)
When it comes to current music, I find myself increasingly drawn to mood, atmosphere, and deep feeling. This checks all of those boxes, adding Del Rey’s trademark cinematic flair.
youtu.be/1uFv9Ts7Sdw?...
“Mariners Apartment Complex" by Lana Del Rey (2018)
When it comes to current music, I find myself increasingly drawn to mood, atmosphere, and deep feeling. This checks all of those boxes, adding Del Rey’s trademark cinematic flair.
youtu.be/1uFv9Ts7Sdw?...
Lana Del Rey - Mariners Apartment Complex
YouTube video by LanaDelReyVEVO
youtu.be
May 19, 2025 at 2:58 PM
#1C000LEST - Day 49
“Mariners Apartment Complex" by Lana Del Rey (2018)
When it comes to current music, I find myself increasingly drawn to mood, atmosphere, and deep feeling. This checks all of those boxes, adding Del Rey’s trademark cinematic flair.
youtu.be/1uFv9Ts7Sdw?...
“Mariners Apartment Complex" by Lana Del Rey (2018)
When it comes to current music, I find myself increasingly drawn to mood, atmosphere, and deep feeling. This checks all of those boxes, adding Del Rey’s trademark cinematic flair.
youtu.be/1uFv9Ts7Sdw?...
#1C000LEST - Day 48
“Burn the Witch" by Radiohead (2016)
I will proclaim the virtues of “A Moon Shaped Pool” at every opportunity, as I think it’s right up there with their very best work. Not my favorite song on the album, but still an easy pick for my list.
youtu.be/yI2oS2hoL0k?...
“Burn the Witch" by Radiohead (2016)
I will proclaim the virtues of “A Moon Shaped Pool” at every opportunity, as I think it’s right up there with their very best work. Not my favorite song on the album, but still an easy pick for my list.
youtu.be/yI2oS2hoL0k?...
Radiohead - Burn The Witch
YouTube video by Radiohead
youtu.be
May 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
#1C000LEST - Day 48
“Burn the Witch" by Radiohead (2016)
I will proclaim the virtues of “A Moon Shaped Pool” at every opportunity, as I think it’s right up there with their very best work. Not my favorite song on the album, but still an easy pick for my list.
youtu.be/yI2oS2hoL0k?...
“Burn the Witch" by Radiohead (2016)
I will proclaim the virtues of “A Moon Shaped Pool” at every opportunity, as I think it’s right up there with their very best work. Not my favorite song on the album, but still an easy pick for my list.
youtu.be/yI2oS2hoL0k?...
#1C000LEST - Day 47
“Chewing Gum" by Annie (2004)
This is glorious. All the digital squelching & beeping is actually a crucial component of the pleasingly tactile rhythmic drive. And talk about a perfect pop metaphor: casual relationships as chewing gum.
11 POINTS
youtu.be/uutT2pMEPqk?...
“Chewing Gum" by Annie (2004)
This is glorious. All the digital squelching & beeping is actually a crucial component of the pleasingly tactile rhythmic drive. And talk about a perfect pop metaphor: casual relationships as chewing gum.
11 POINTS
youtu.be/uutT2pMEPqk?...
Annie - Chewing Gum
YouTube video by TMRW Music
youtu.be
May 17, 2025 at 2:39 PM
#1C000LEST - Day 47
“Chewing Gum" by Annie (2004)
This is glorious. All the digital squelching & beeping is actually a crucial component of the pleasingly tactile rhythmic drive. And talk about a perfect pop metaphor: casual relationships as chewing gum.
11 POINTS
youtu.be/uutT2pMEPqk?...
“Chewing Gum" by Annie (2004)
This is glorious. All the digital squelching & beeping is actually a crucial component of the pleasingly tactile rhythmic drive. And talk about a perfect pop metaphor: casual relationships as chewing gum.
11 POINTS
youtu.be/uutT2pMEPqk?...
#1C000LEST - Day 46
“Good Fortune" by PJ Harvey (2000)
I’m not sure if "Stories From the City" is PJ Harvey’s best album, but it’s certainly the one I listen to most often. This track so wonderfully captures the thrill of possibility offered up by the urban experience.
youtu.be/gDBZZ3uvimE?...
“Good Fortune" by PJ Harvey (2000)
I’m not sure if "Stories From the City" is PJ Harvey’s best album, but it’s certainly the one I listen to most often. This track so wonderfully captures the thrill of possibility offered up by the urban experience.
youtu.be/gDBZZ3uvimE?...
PJ Harvey - Good Fortune
YouTube video by PJHarveyVEVO
youtu.be
May 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
#1C000LEST - Day 46
“Good Fortune" by PJ Harvey (2000)
I’m not sure if "Stories From the City" is PJ Harvey’s best album, but it’s certainly the one I listen to most often. This track so wonderfully captures the thrill of possibility offered up by the urban experience.
youtu.be/gDBZZ3uvimE?...
“Good Fortune" by PJ Harvey (2000)
I’m not sure if "Stories From the City" is PJ Harvey’s best album, but it’s certainly the one I listen to most often. This track so wonderfully captures the thrill of possibility offered up by the urban experience.
youtu.be/gDBZZ3uvimE?...
#1C000LEST - Day 45
“Try Again" by Aaliyah (2000)
Another pep talk joins my list, this one dealing with the vagaries of love. The TB-303 also makes a return appearance, evolving far beyond its use in “Rip It Up” to power Timbaland's amazing, acid-inflected bassline.
youtu.be/y4x8fbc4fio?...
“Try Again" by Aaliyah (2000)
Another pep talk joins my list, this one dealing with the vagaries of love. The TB-303 also makes a return appearance, evolving far beyond its use in “Rip It Up” to power Timbaland's amazing, acid-inflected bassline.
youtu.be/y4x8fbc4fio?...
Try Again
YouTube video by Aaliyah - Topic
youtu.be
May 15, 2025 at 3:24 PM
#1C000LEST - Day 45
“Try Again" by Aaliyah (2000)
Another pep talk joins my list, this one dealing with the vagaries of love. The TB-303 also makes a return appearance, evolving far beyond its use in “Rip It Up” to power Timbaland's amazing, acid-inflected bassline.
youtu.be/y4x8fbc4fio?...
“Try Again" by Aaliyah (2000)
Another pep talk joins my list, this one dealing with the vagaries of love. The TB-303 also makes a return appearance, evolving far beyond its use in “Rip It Up” to power Timbaland's amazing, acid-inflected bassline.
youtu.be/y4x8fbc4fio?...
#1C000LEST - Day 44
“Up with People" by Lambchop (2000)
The way this begins - slowly blossoming into an atmospheric, percolating groove - is a real delight. As it further builds to incorporate background vocals and trumpet licks it achieves a truly evocative grandeur.
youtu.be/M4PxY_RPBeM?...
“Up with People" by Lambchop (2000)
The way this begins - slowly blossoming into an atmospheric, percolating groove - is a real delight. As it further builds to incorporate background vocals and trumpet licks it achieves a truly evocative grandeur.
youtu.be/M4PxY_RPBeM?...
Lambchop - Up With People
YouTube video by Merge Records on YouTube
youtu.be
May 14, 2025 at 2:13 PM
#1C000LEST - Day 44
“Up with People" by Lambchop (2000)
The way this begins - slowly blossoming into an atmospheric, percolating groove - is a real delight. As it further builds to incorporate background vocals and trumpet licks it achieves a truly evocative grandeur.
youtu.be/M4PxY_RPBeM?...
“Up with People" by Lambchop (2000)
The way this begins - slowly blossoming into an atmospheric, percolating groove - is a real delight. As it further builds to incorporate background vocals and trumpet licks it achieves a truly evocative grandeur.
youtu.be/M4PxY_RPBeM?...
#1C000LEST - Day 43
“Teardrop" by Massive Attack (1998)
I somehow missed this at the time, but in the years since it has become a frequent touchstone for moments of deep feeling.
youtu.be/Tb0MC0jFv6M?...
“Teardrop" by Massive Attack (1998)
I somehow missed this at the time, but in the years since it has become a frequent touchstone for moments of deep feeling.
youtu.be/Tb0MC0jFv6M?...
Teardrop (Remastered 2019)
YouTube video by Massive Attack - Topic
youtu.be
May 13, 2025 at 12:08 PM
#1C000LEST - Day 43
“Teardrop" by Massive Attack (1998)
I somehow missed this at the time, but in the years since it has become a frequent touchstone for moments of deep feeling.
youtu.be/Tb0MC0jFv6M?...
“Teardrop" by Massive Attack (1998)
I somehow missed this at the time, but in the years since it has become a frequent touchstone for moments of deep feeling.
youtu.be/Tb0MC0jFv6M?...
#1C000LEST - Day 42
“Paranoid Android" by Radiohead (1997)
Following the great leap forward of The Bends, I was awaiting this with what felt like unprecedented anticipation. I still remember driving home from the record store with OK Computer, in awe as I listened...
youtu.be/fHiGbolFFGw?...
“Paranoid Android" by Radiohead (1997)
Following the great leap forward of The Bends, I was awaiting this with what felt like unprecedented anticipation. I still remember driving home from the record store with OK Computer, in awe as I listened...
youtu.be/fHiGbolFFGw?...
Radiohead - Paranoid Android
YouTube video by Radiohead
youtu.be
May 12, 2025 at 6:33 PM
#1C000LEST - Day 42
“Paranoid Android" by Radiohead (1997)
Following the great leap forward of The Bends, I was awaiting this with what felt like unprecedented anticipation. I still remember driving home from the record store with OK Computer, in awe as I listened...
youtu.be/fHiGbolFFGw?...
“Paranoid Android" by Radiohead (1997)
Following the great leap forward of The Bends, I was awaiting this with what felt like unprecedented anticipation. I still remember driving home from the record store with OK Computer, in awe as I listened...
youtu.be/fHiGbolFFGw?...
#1C000LEST - Day 41
“California Love" by 2Pac featuring Dr. Dre (1995)
Listening to this alongside the moodier album remix reveals just how essential the rhythmic hook (borrowed from EPMD’s “Knick Knack Patty Wack”) is to the party vibe of the single version.
youtu.be/omfz62qu_Bc?...
“California Love" by 2Pac featuring Dr. Dre (1995)
Listening to this alongside the moodier album remix reveals just how essential the rhythmic hook (borrowed from EPMD’s “Knick Knack Patty Wack”) is to the party vibe of the single version.
youtu.be/omfz62qu_Bc?...
2Pac ft. Dr. Dre - California Love (Official Video) [Full Length Version]
YouTube video by UPROXX
youtu.be
May 11, 2025 at 4:43 PM
#1C000LEST - Day 41
“California Love" by 2Pac featuring Dr. Dre (1995)
Listening to this alongside the moodier album remix reveals just how essential the rhythmic hook (borrowed from EPMD’s “Knick Knack Patty Wack”) is to the party vibe of the single version.
youtu.be/omfz62qu_Bc?...
“California Love" by 2Pac featuring Dr. Dre (1995)
Listening to this alongside the moodier album remix reveals just how essential the rhythmic hook (borrowed from EPMD’s “Knick Knack Patty Wack”) is to the party vibe of the single version.
youtu.be/omfz62qu_Bc?...
#1C000LEST - Day 40
“Cornflake Girl" by Tori Amos (1994)
Great stops and starts in the arrangement here, from Tori’s stuttered entrance into the chorus to the sparse vocal/piano breakdown that follows it. Builds nicely to the end with some magnificent singing & playing.
youtu.be/w_HA5Czhtx4?...
“Cornflake Girl" by Tori Amos (1994)
Great stops and starts in the arrangement here, from Tori’s stuttered entrance into the chorus to the sparse vocal/piano breakdown that follows it. Builds nicely to the end with some magnificent singing & playing.
youtu.be/w_HA5Czhtx4?...
Tori Amos - Cornflake Girl (US Version) (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by UPROXX Indie Mixtape
youtu.be
May 10, 2025 at 1:35 PM
#1C000LEST - Day 40
“Cornflake Girl" by Tori Amos (1994)
Great stops and starts in the arrangement here, from Tori’s stuttered entrance into the chorus to the sparse vocal/piano breakdown that follows it. Builds nicely to the end with some magnificent singing & playing.
youtu.be/w_HA5Czhtx4?...
“Cornflake Girl" by Tori Amos (1994)
Great stops and starts in the arrangement here, from Tori’s stuttered entrance into the chorus to the sparse vocal/piano breakdown that follows it. Builds nicely to the end with some magnificent singing & playing.
youtu.be/w_HA5Czhtx4?...
#1C000LEST - Day 39
“Losing My Religion" by REM (1991)
A real game changer for this small town midwestern teen. Unlocked a new world of thoughtful poeticism while showing that current artists could mean as much (or more) to me as the older stuff.
11 POINTS
youtu.be/xwtdhWltSIg?...
“Losing My Religion" by REM (1991)
A real game changer for this small town midwestern teen. Unlocked a new world of thoughtful poeticism while showing that current artists could mean as much (or more) to me as the older stuff.
11 POINTS
youtu.be/xwtdhWltSIg?...
R.E.M. - Losing My Religion (Official HD Music Video)
YouTube video by remhq
youtu.be
May 9, 2025 at 1:07 PM
#1C000LEST - Day 39
“Losing My Religion" by REM (1991)
A real game changer for this small town midwestern teen. Unlocked a new world of thoughtful poeticism while showing that current artists could mean as much (or more) to me as the older stuff.
11 POINTS
youtu.be/xwtdhWltSIg?...
“Losing My Religion" by REM (1991)
A real game changer for this small town midwestern teen. Unlocked a new world of thoughtful poeticism while showing that current artists could mean as much (or more) to me as the older stuff.
11 POINTS
youtu.be/xwtdhWltSIg?...
#1C000LEST - Day 38
“Here’s Where the Story Ends” by the Sundays (1990)
I love the subtle touch of slightly lifting the register of the melody during the “crazy I know” verse. Wheeler's glorious vocals surge a bit higher and a great jangly guitar figure sees the song out.
youtu.be/FHsip5xOenQ?...
“Here’s Where the Story Ends” by the Sundays (1990)
I love the subtle touch of slightly lifting the register of the melody during the “crazy I know” verse. Wheeler's glorious vocals surge a bit higher and a great jangly guitar figure sees the song out.
youtu.be/FHsip5xOenQ?...
The Sundays - Here's Where The Story Ends (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by TheSundaysVEVO
youtu.be
May 8, 2025 at 5:43 PM
#1C000LEST - Day 38
“Here’s Where the Story Ends” by the Sundays (1990)
I love the subtle touch of slightly lifting the register of the melody during the “crazy I know” verse. Wheeler's glorious vocals surge a bit higher and a great jangly guitar figure sees the song out.
youtu.be/FHsip5xOenQ?...
“Here’s Where the Story Ends” by the Sundays (1990)
I love the subtle touch of slightly lifting the register of the melody during the “crazy I know” verse. Wheeler's glorious vocals surge a bit higher and a great jangly guitar figure sees the song out.
youtu.be/FHsip5xOenQ?...
#1C000LEST - Day 37
“She Bangs the Drums” by the Stone Roses (1989)
Finishing up the 1980s with this delightfully ambivalent (and catchy) anthem. I particularly enjoy John Squire’s energetic guitar work during the instrumental bridge/solo.
youtu.be/T6cUmieJwJY?...
“She Bangs the Drums” by the Stone Roses (1989)
Finishing up the 1980s with this delightfully ambivalent (and catchy) anthem. I particularly enjoy John Squire’s energetic guitar work during the instrumental bridge/solo.
youtu.be/T6cUmieJwJY?...
She Bangs the Drums (Remastered 2009)
YouTube video by The Stone Roses - Topic
youtu.be
May 7, 2025 at 5:52 PM
#1C000LEST - Day 37
“She Bangs the Drums” by the Stone Roses (1989)
Finishing up the 1980s with this delightfully ambivalent (and catchy) anthem. I particularly enjoy John Squire’s energetic guitar work during the instrumental bridge/solo.
youtu.be/T6cUmieJwJY?...
“She Bangs the Drums” by the Stone Roses (1989)
Finishing up the 1980s with this delightfully ambivalent (and catchy) anthem. I particularly enjoy John Squire’s energetic guitar work during the instrumental bridge/solo.
youtu.be/T6cUmieJwJY?...
#1C000LEST - Day 36
“Teen Age Riot” by Sonic Youth (1988)
Very straightforward by SY’s standards, but the arty intro and trademark alternate guitar tunings keep things firmly in their wheelhouse. Kim Gordon runs wild on the bass as the song enters the final stretch.
youtu.be/10rLJjBLQZ8?...
“Teen Age Riot” by Sonic Youth (1988)
Very straightforward by SY’s standards, but the arty intro and trademark alternate guitar tunings keep things firmly in their wheelhouse. Kim Gordon runs wild on the bass as the song enters the final stretch.
youtu.be/10rLJjBLQZ8?...
Teen Age Riot
YouTube video by Sonic Youth - Topic
youtu.be
May 6, 2025 at 2:08 PM
#1C000LEST - Day 36
“Teen Age Riot” by Sonic Youth (1988)
Very straightforward by SY’s standards, but the arty intro and trademark alternate guitar tunings keep things firmly in their wheelhouse. Kim Gordon runs wild on the bass as the song enters the final stretch.
youtu.be/10rLJjBLQZ8?...
“Teen Age Riot” by Sonic Youth (1988)
Very straightforward by SY’s standards, but the arty intro and trademark alternate guitar tunings keep things firmly in their wheelhouse. Kim Gordon runs wild on the bass as the song enters the final stretch.
youtu.be/10rLJjBLQZ8?...
#1C000LEST - Day 35
“Under the Milky Way” by The Church (1988)
Previously had this tagged as sullen & sedate, but upon revisiting was surprised to realize just how *jaunty* it is. It moves along at quite a good clip & even adds some [checks notes] Synclavier bagpipes.
youtu.be/pWxJEIz7sSA?...
“Under the Milky Way” by The Church (1988)
Previously had this tagged as sullen & sedate, but upon revisiting was surprised to realize just how *jaunty* it is. It moves along at quite a good clip & even adds some [checks notes] Synclavier bagpipes.
youtu.be/pWxJEIz7sSA?...
The Church - Under The Milky Way
YouTube video by TheChurchVEVO
youtu.be
May 5, 2025 at 1:49 PM
#1C000LEST - Day 35
“Under the Milky Way” by The Church (1988)
Previously had this tagged as sullen & sedate, but upon revisiting was surprised to realize just how *jaunty* it is. It moves along at quite a good clip & even adds some [checks notes] Synclavier bagpipes.
youtu.be/pWxJEIz7sSA?...
“Under the Milky Way” by The Church (1988)
Previously had this tagged as sullen & sedate, but upon revisiting was surprised to realize just how *jaunty* it is. It moves along at quite a good clip & even adds some [checks notes] Synclavier bagpipes.
youtu.be/pWxJEIz7sSA?...
#1C000LEST - Day 34
“Fall On Me” by REM (1986)
I came to REM a bit late, but when I did they swiftly became my musical heroes. On MTV Unplugged (1991) Stipe proclaimed this as possibly his “favorite song in the REM catalogue," which sent me scurrying to their earlier LPs.
youtu.be/lf6vCjtaV1k?...
“Fall On Me” by REM (1986)
I came to REM a bit late, but when I did they swiftly became my musical heroes. On MTV Unplugged (1991) Stipe proclaimed this as possibly his “favorite song in the REM catalogue," which sent me scurrying to their earlier LPs.
youtu.be/lf6vCjtaV1k?...
R.E.M. - Fall On Me
YouTube video by REMVEVO
youtu.be
May 4, 2025 at 9:30 PM
#1C000LEST - Day 34
“Fall On Me” by REM (1986)
I came to REM a bit late, but when I did they swiftly became my musical heroes. On MTV Unplugged (1991) Stipe proclaimed this as possibly his “favorite song in the REM catalogue," which sent me scurrying to their earlier LPs.
youtu.be/lf6vCjtaV1k?...
“Fall On Me” by REM (1986)
I came to REM a bit late, but when I did they swiftly became my musical heroes. On MTV Unplugged (1991) Stipe proclaimed this as possibly his “favorite song in the REM catalogue," which sent me scurrying to their earlier LPs.
youtu.be/lf6vCjtaV1k?...
#1C000LEST - Day 33
“Life’s What You Make It” by Talk Talk (1986)
For a song with such an empowering message, this sure has a spooky feel to it. The lumbering piano, the strangled guitar, and the ghostly backing vocals combine into something fascinatingly off-kilter.
youtu.be/l3VqAsMXE7o?...
“Life’s What You Make It” by Talk Talk (1986)
For a song with such an empowering message, this sure has a spooky feel to it. The lumbering piano, the strangled guitar, and the ghostly backing vocals combine into something fascinatingly off-kilter.
youtu.be/l3VqAsMXE7o?...
Talk Talk - Life's What You Make It (Official Video)
YouTube video by Talk Talk band
youtu.be
May 3, 2025 at 9:19 PM
#1C000LEST - Day 33
“Life’s What You Make It” by Talk Talk (1986)
For a song with such an empowering message, this sure has a spooky feel to it. The lumbering piano, the strangled guitar, and the ghostly backing vocals combine into something fascinatingly off-kilter.
youtu.be/l3VqAsMXE7o?...
“Life’s What You Make It” by Talk Talk (1986)
For a song with such an empowering message, this sure has a spooky feel to it. The lumbering piano, the strangled guitar, and the ghostly backing vocals combine into something fascinatingly off-kilter.
youtu.be/l3VqAsMXE7o?...
May 2, 2025 at 3:19 PM
#1C000LEST - Day 32
“Cloudbusting” by Kate Bush (1985)
I found this to be deeply moving even before I knew what the song was “about.” The music itself conjures such vivid emotions that the lyrics seem to deepen the impact even if you have no idea what they're referring to
youtu.be/WataeV4WsI4?...
“Cloudbusting” by Kate Bush (1985)
I found this to be deeply moving even before I knew what the song was “about.” The music itself conjures such vivid emotions that the lyrics seem to deepen the impact even if you have no idea what they're referring to
youtu.be/WataeV4WsI4?...
Cloudbusting (2018 Remaster)
YouTube video by Kate Bush - Topic
youtu.be
May 2, 2025 at 2:09 PM
#1C000LEST - Day 32
“Cloudbusting” by Kate Bush (1985)
I found this to be deeply moving even before I knew what the song was “about.” The music itself conjures such vivid emotions that the lyrics seem to deepen the impact even if you have no idea what they're referring to
youtu.be/WataeV4WsI4?...
“Cloudbusting” by Kate Bush (1985)
I found this to be deeply moving even before I knew what the song was “about.” The music itself conjures such vivid emotions that the lyrics seem to deepen the impact even if you have no idea what they're referring to
youtu.be/WataeV4WsI4?...
#1C000LEST - Day 31
“Head Over Heels” by Tears for Fears (1985)
Made my list due to its considerable musical merits (Orzabal’s vocal performance being particularly great), but I should also acknowledge my appreciation of its wacky library-set video.
youtu.be/CsHiG-43Fzg?...
“Head Over Heels” by Tears for Fears (1985)
Made my list due to its considerable musical merits (Orzabal’s vocal performance being particularly great), but I should also acknowledge my appreciation of its wacky library-set video.
youtu.be/CsHiG-43Fzg?...
Tears For Fears - Head Over Heels
YouTube video by TearsForFearsVEVO
youtu.be
May 1, 2025 at 1:39 PM
#1C000LEST - Day 31
“Head Over Heels” by Tears for Fears (1985)
Made my list due to its considerable musical merits (Orzabal’s vocal performance being particularly great), but I should also acknowledge my appreciation of its wacky library-set video.
youtu.be/CsHiG-43Fzg?...
“Head Over Heels” by Tears for Fears (1985)
Made my list due to its considerable musical merits (Orzabal’s vocal performance being particularly great), but I should also acknowledge my appreciation of its wacky library-set video.
youtu.be/CsHiG-43Fzg?...
#1C000LEST - Day 30
“Automatic” by the Pointer Sisters (1984)
I adore the ascending synth bass line during the second half of the chorus, and the instrumental bridge is such a great arrangement. But the best part is Ruth’s breakout vocal performance (no pun intended).
youtu.be/zp29iZ6afW0?...
“Automatic” by the Pointer Sisters (1984)
I adore the ascending synth bass line during the second half of the chorus, and the instrumental bridge is such a great arrangement. But the best part is Ruth’s breakout vocal performance (no pun intended).
youtu.be/zp29iZ6afW0?...
The Pointer Sisters - Automatic (Remastered) [Audio HQ]
YouTube video by GoldenMusic
youtu.be
April 30, 2025 at 1:50 PM
#1C000LEST - Day 30
“Automatic” by the Pointer Sisters (1984)
I adore the ascending synth bass line during the second half of the chorus, and the instrumental bridge is such a great arrangement. But the best part is Ruth’s breakout vocal performance (no pun intended).
youtu.be/zp29iZ6afW0?...
“Automatic” by the Pointer Sisters (1984)
I adore the ascending synth bass line during the second half of the chorus, and the instrumental bridge is such a great arrangement. But the best part is Ruth’s breakout vocal performance (no pun intended).
youtu.be/zp29iZ6afW0?...
#1C000LEST - Day 29
“This Charming Man” by the Smiths (1983)
The secret weapon here is Andy Rourke’s bassline, bouncing happily amidst Marr’s signature jangle and in lockstep with Joyce’s pogoing beats.
youtu.be/cJRP3LRcUFg?...
“This Charming Man” by the Smiths (1983)
The secret weapon here is Andy Rourke’s bassline, bouncing happily amidst Marr’s signature jangle and in lockstep with Joyce’s pogoing beats.
youtu.be/cJRP3LRcUFg?...
The Smiths - This Charming Man (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by The Smiths
youtu.be
April 29, 2025 at 12:46 PM
#1C000LEST - Day 29
“This Charming Man” by the Smiths (1983)
The secret weapon here is Andy Rourke’s bassline, bouncing happily amidst Marr’s signature jangle and in lockstep with Joyce’s pogoing beats.
youtu.be/cJRP3LRcUFg?...
“This Charming Man” by the Smiths (1983)
The secret weapon here is Andy Rourke’s bassline, bouncing happily amidst Marr’s signature jangle and in lockstep with Joyce’s pogoing beats.
youtu.be/cJRP3LRcUFg?...
#1C000LEST - Day 28
"White Lines (Don't Don't Do It)" by Grandmaster & Melle Mel (1983)
The sheer momentum of the bassline brings everything else - great lyrics, dramatic breakdowns, catchy vocal hooks - along for the ride.
youtu.be/DwRXI-y6M9o?...
"White Lines (Don't Don't Do It)" by Grandmaster & Melle Mel (1983)
The sheer momentum of the bassline brings everything else - great lyrics, dramatic breakdowns, catchy vocal hooks - along for the ride.
youtu.be/DwRXI-y6M9o?...
Grandmaster Melle Mel - White Lines (Don't Don't Do It) (Official Video)
YouTube video by UPROXX
youtu.be
April 28, 2025 at 1:16 PM
#1C000LEST - Day 28
"White Lines (Don't Don't Do It)" by Grandmaster & Melle Mel (1983)
The sheer momentum of the bassline brings everything else - great lyrics, dramatic breakdowns, catchy vocal hooks - along for the ride.
youtu.be/DwRXI-y6M9o?...
"White Lines (Don't Don't Do It)" by Grandmaster & Melle Mel (1983)
The sheer momentum of the bassline brings everything else - great lyrics, dramatic breakdowns, catchy vocal hooks - along for the ride.
youtu.be/DwRXI-y6M9o?...
#1C000LEST - Day 27
“Rip It Up” by Orange Juice (1983)
This is my mantra as of late. How can it be so cool and so goofy at the same time? I just love this to bits.
11 POINTS
youtu.be/UzPh89tD5pA?...
“Rip It Up” by Orange Juice (1983)
This is my mantra as of late. How can it be so cool and so goofy at the same time? I just love this to bits.
11 POINTS
youtu.be/UzPh89tD5pA?...
Orange Juice - Rip It Up (Official Video)
YouTube video by Orange Juice
youtu.be
April 27, 2025 at 8:23 PM
#1C000LEST - Day 27
“Rip It Up” by Orange Juice (1983)
This is my mantra as of late. How can it be so cool and so goofy at the same time? I just love this to bits.
11 POINTS
youtu.be/UzPh89tD5pA?...
“Rip It Up” by Orange Juice (1983)
This is my mantra as of late. How can it be so cool and so goofy at the same time? I just love this to bits.
11 POINTS
youtu.be/UzPh89tD5pA?...