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This is a detailed view of Gwen Stefanis' Love, Angel, Music, Baby her musical album.
Music Cliques. Wanting to belong to something be it 'Metalheads', 'New Romantics', 'Punk', 'Oi' 'Shoe-Gazers' or 'Goths' in the never-ending search to be Cool!
Remember the pop music we listened to in the 80's. This primer starts with the hits of 1980.
'80s music. The most maligned musical decade. Dodgy hairdos, tinny synth sounds, arena rock and big hair bands. Here's 10 reasons to fall back in love with the 1980's starting with just one year. 1980.
After being subject to hour upon hour of horrible 80's music videos recently, I decided to compile a list of the absolute worst. Get ready for a laugh.
Chances were high that if you weren't listening to music on your boombox or watching MTV, then you were playing Pacman.
When I want to rock out to my favorite 80's hits, I find that commercial 80's stations are majorly lacking in diversity. I can't help but change the station when I hear "Centerfold" for the thousandth time.
One really great theme idea for a party is to throw an 80's themed party. Here are some ideas on how to put together the perfect 80's themed bash to impress your friends and remind you of decades past.
Are you stressed out and having trouble relaxing? Try downloading these great songs from Itunes, and listening to some truly relaxing music!
Theories on Music Therapy for Autistic Children
Halloween is approaching quickly, as it will arrive at the end of October. Many people are already in the spirit of the holiday and have their decorations up already. For those of you that are having a hard time getting into the spirt, here are musical selections to help.
Are you a fan of '80s rock music? Heading out on a road trip? Combine the two and rock out on the road to your destination with these suggestions.
I don't know about you, but I'm a big music-freak. I go to sleep listening to music, I wake up to music, music surrounds me 24/7, and I am always looking for new additions to the artists and albums I already have.
Tells you what you learn if you major in music from part of a bigger work that was never finished about Harvard.
There are a lot of sub-genres in Industrial music, but there are artists in all the genres who made significant contributions to the genre. Part I in this series explores the five most influential Experimental Industrial artists.
Who can forget 80's music? Pop, new wave, punk, rock and roll.....and so much to dance to. Here is my list of top ten dance songs of the 80's.
The dance music culture had a relatively short and unimpeded journey in becoming a part of the dominant culture in the United Kingdom due to its fresh, electronic sound as well as an open embrace by already-established pop artists and hit-seeking music executives.
A review of Radio City Music Hall's 75th Anniversary Christmas Spectacular that concentrates on how things have remained the same for 75 years, which in some ways is good and in other ways is bad
Music men aren't necessarily tall men. Check out these short guys of song.
As party themes go, the 1980s are hard to go wrong with -- wildly flamboyant colors, fun music, and great memories for huge numbers of people. But like any party, music is absolutely crucial at an '80s party. Here's how to pick the right tunes for it.
Take a trip back in time with YouTube. Head back to the 80's and see some of your favorite commericals, music videos & tv shows!
Since the mid-60s with the Beatles, many musical artists have been leaving secret messages in their music that can be heard by listening to the audio tracks in reverse.
Where does music have left to go. Most stuff is just regurgitated lyrics and melodies over and over at this point
A music review of Hip-Hop artist Lupe Fiasco's latest album: Lupe Fiasco's The Cool!
"Heavy Action" has always been one of those enduring themes that gets into your subconscious and sometimes forces you to be reminded where you've heard it. Today, you still run into people who hum it to themselves without thinking they're doing it.
A list of the greatest and girliest 80's icons
I am a child of the 1980's, and much of my favorite music, both secular and Christian, comes from this time. It was in 1985, during my freshman year at Greenville College, that I received my introduction to Contemporary Christian Music.
Pro wrestling might be one of the last things associated with popular music but pro wrestling has actually produced several popular music albums.
Check out these artists and their new music.
Top Ten CD's for toddlers that won't drive adults crazy!
If you're frustrated with today's R&B music, you're not alone. But what is it about these newest hits that has some audiences turning towards other genres? Read on...
Music is one of the vital components to a good party. This is an eclectic mix of music with an "American" theme but includes many other party favorites.
Back in the good ole days' those of us in our 20's, 30's, and maybe even early 40's enjoyed some great cartoons back in the 80's. Have you ever wondered where they have gone, or if we will ever get to see them again?
Even though Randy Jackson has been around a long time as a musician, artist manager and producer--he may be setting a new path as a music business maverick with this album. While far from perfect, the diversity on the album stands out from anything else out there...
This article will be about the new kind of music that teens listen to.
A deep look into the rich culture, diverse music styles and all around new age.
The recent deal with Warner Music via the Sinatra estate is expected to amend anything neglected in Frank Sinatra's Reprise catalog. Those uninitiated to that Reprise material will see and hear a lot more than "New York, New York."
The music of the 70's and 80's continues to have a major influence on today's music and on society. The music and groups of the old school era made a monumental impact on the American music scene.
The face of heavy metal music has changed considerably in the past decade. But, what's the difference?
The self-proclaimed "moral majority" probably never came closer to victory over freedom of expression than in the mid-1980's with the formation of the Parents Music Resource Center.
For a dose of the 80's , or if you want one of the best romantic comedies for the new year, watch "Music and Lyrics"-it will be one of your favorite guilty pleasures.
Would you like to be able to listen to Christian music any time you wanted? Have you been searching for a Christian radio station but can't find one in your area? What if you could listen 24/7 from your computer?
A look at the music scene during the 80's.
Addresses the relative lesser quality of "Christian" music.
New England is an excellent area to see live music, and the city of Boston has become known as the preeminent place to go and see your favorite bands play on a regular basis.
Some of the most excellent movies during the 80's were Black comedy, drama, and action films. Here is a list of the best 80's Black Films that are definitely must-sees or must see again.
If you were into music back in the glory days of the 1980's, you know who Bruce Springsteen is. Bruce Springsteen is considered THE BOSS of Rock. Now he is back and he is singing a different type of music, folk music.
There are some bands and singers from the 80's that have not been transported into the "Where Are They Now?" vaults quite yet. Sure, they may not be having Top 10 hits and platinum albums, but they are still alive and kicking.
This covers 6 Music DVD's you will want if you love music. It includes artists like Nirvana, Green Day and Joy Division.
Hardcore music is a style of heavy sounding music all to it's own. It is often noted for it's sporadic riffs and scream style vocals. With the genre came many new things that people weren't use to, the following is a look at the scene itself.
The future of the music industry.
EBM, or Electronic Body Music, has been popular since the early 1980's. These five EBM artists created and defined the genre, and continue to re-define what EBM music is.
An article on the music found in 1980's John Hughes films.
Here are the top 5 Mad TV parodies of hit music videos.
The Pop/Rock world is going through an interesting situation. More than just a few Pop/Rock artists and groups are deftly using jazz chord progressions in their songs without telling anybody. It's a secret...but pass it on...
Here is the scoop on two new artists set to release new music to the masses. Both artists are taking sounds from the past and making it their own. Check them out and take a sneak peek at the new sounds coming your way.
Is Hip Hop still looked at as an art form or just trash music? Is Hip Hop the voice of the streets or a playground for the idle minds of black youth?
A little known, anarchist band ranted against push at the Coachella Music Festival in California. How far does freedom of speech go?
From hip-hop to punk to rock, new music is indeed upon us...
Dante's Requiem is a club in St. Louis off of Olive. Great club, great atmosphere, and superb music.
When ThankFull were solo artists, they would play and be heard around the world. Now they unite and hope that their music-now devoted to Jesus- can be heard in the heart.
Some of the greatest rock songs in history have lyrics that are (upon closer examination) completely well, daft! Let me highlight this by taking excerpts from various well known rock classics.
Tiffany, one of the 1980's biggest recording stars takes a few minutes to talk about her past and future.
A reveiw of the five major albums of the 1980's
Pantera's fifth album titled "Cowboys from Hell" was released on July 24th 1990 and in my opinion it saved metal in the 90's. We need someone to do it again now.
An Exploration in Third Wave Political Punk
Hello Gary, tell me about yourself and how you began in the entertainment industry?I began playing piano and singing at places like the Comedy Store in Los Angeles. I was the piano player there in the late '70s......
Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore make up for a script that could use some umph.
Bored with safe sounding groups I went seeking bands with the more bizarre names. Possibly the first silly names band I noticed was a song called 'Tell me what is the bane of your life'/'Mother I've killed the cat' by 'Philip Foetus & his foetus vibrations'.
Ashlee Simpson fans await the release of her new album "Bittersweet World." Fans and publicists praise the album's 80's influence.
Check out the newest sounds that should be coming through your speakers and ipods.
It's a bit contradictory within the "Rock the Vote" campaign when rock musicians involved with the cause aren't best buddies with any particular Presidential candidate. That's because there's been a divide there for decades, though less for liberal candidates...
Navy Pier in Chicago, Illinois presents a summertime of fun, with live entertainment, amusement park rides, beer garden and restaurants. Navy Pier features more than 50 acres of parks, promenades, gardens, restaurants, shops and attractions.
When reading about the life of the late William F. Buckley - you'll mostly read about his political achievements - and, oh yes, how he played a little piano. It's too bad more won't be said about his Buckley Notation System that turned piano pedagogy on its ear.
A new generation of young people has been discovering Aerosmith for ages. Some of us have enjoyed them through three decades...and beyond.
Bill Cosby is planning on releasing a rap album. This is a good time for a lot of '80s sitcom stars to make a comeback. What other '80s sitcom stars should release albums?
A devotion for the Christian Walk of AC readers
In case you were watching Iron Chef, Sopranos reruns, or just dozed off during the AMA's.
Engadget and Zune Insider are both reporting that Zune 80 will be released and finally available to everyone in 7-10 days.
A Fire Inside releases their new album, December Underground. While they inch ever further from their punk roots, that may not necessarily be a bad thing.
New Skin is a fabulous electro-pop act that is from Sweden, bringing along that great UK invasion sound
To my surprise, Tiffany, who I once hated, is releasing a new album, I can't believe I love it...
You have got to check out these bands.
An interview with Red Hot Chili Pepper John Frusciante on his newfound friendship with Brian Eno, his solo work and his ever-changing perspective on life
This paper is a comparitive look at the careers of Bob Dylan, David Bowie and Bily Idol, each in their prospective decades.
For under $15 a month you never again have to listen to commercials, put up with static stations, or search for music you like on stations that play everything.
Slither is a slime filled good time.
A short collection of a few songs that slipped under the radar of mainstream radio listeners.
This article examines the uses of sound and soundtrack in the film Donnie Darko.
The styles of the 1980's just don't seem to be vanishing any time soon. Case in point, colored jeans are back in style. Here are the new trens.
A review of the new, not yet released CD "Breath" by voiceless.
Film Review