Everything Else Is Muzak: This Is Definitely Your Parents’ 80’s Faves
Maybe you should try hard not to picture it: your mom grooving to “Billie Jean,” your dad head-banging to Metallica or both of them angst-ridden and howling with U2.
“Disposable Heroes” (1986) by Metallica
Album: Master of Puppets
David Anthony: “No better music for an angst-filled college student to listen to.”
“Wanted Dead or Alive” (1986) by Bon Jovi
Album: Slippery When Wet
Neera Varma: “I grew up listening to them.”
“I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” (1987) by U2
Album: The Joshua Tree
“I really liked the sound of U2’s music and the lyrics.”
“Where the Streets Have No Name” (1987) and “With or Without You” (1987) by U2
Album: The Joshua Tree
Ana Barbacioru: “U2’s music speaks to masses and addresses a lot of problems we face including social issues, not just love and romance.”
“Sultan of Swing” (1978) by Dire Straits
Album: Dire Straits
Catalin Barbacioru: “It has a nice rhythm and good lyrics.”
Sharadha Eswar: “Many of their songs are characterized by conversational singing. I related to this very much, and I was in much need of this kind of music since my siblings have moved away from my parents’ home. These songs reminded me of the good times we had as a group. It kept me going.”
“Man in the Mirror” (1987) by Michael Jackson
Album: Bad
Padmaja Magadala: “He addressed repression and inequalities in society.”
“The Way You Make Me Feel” (1987) by Michael Jackson
Album: Bad
Charan Kumar:“I liked the fast upbeat music since it was popular at the time. I was also enamored by Michael Jackson’s, at the time, revolutionary dancing.”
“Stayin’ Alive” (1977) “Tragedy” (1979) “One” (1989) by Bee Gees
Albums: Saturday Night Fever, Spirits Having Flown, and One
Farnaz Parhami: “I love the falsetto the singers used in their work and their disco style.”
“Careless Whisper” (1984) and “Faith” (1987) by George Michael
Albums: (single), Faith
Sai Vandana: “Fantastic songs, amazing voice, great beat, and because he’s awesome.”
“Mouna Ragam” (1986) by Ilayaraja
Album: Mouna Ragam (Official Motion Picture Soundtrack
Jayanthi Subramani: “A beautiful melody that reflects the culture.”
“We Didn’t Start the Fire” (1989) by Billy Joel
Album: Storm Front
Dhanda Dharumalingam: “He is a versatile musician and composer.”
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