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 The Cure - The Walk

 

 The Cure are an English rock band formed in 1978 in Crawley, West Sussex. Throughout numerous lineup changes since the band's formation, guitarist, lead vocalist, and songwriter Robert Smith has remained the only constant member.

Depeche Mode - But Not Tonight

 

 Depeche Mode are an English electronic music band formed in Basildon in 1980. The group consists of a trio of Dave Gahan, Martin Gore and Andy Fletcher. Depeche Mode released their debut album, Speak & Spell, in 1981, bringing the band onto the British new wave scene.

The Primitives - Crash

 

 The Primitives are an English indie pop band from Coventry, best known for their 1988 international hit single "Crash". Formed in 1984, disbanded in 1992 and reformed in 2009, the band's two constant members throughout their recording career have been vocalist Tracy Tracy and guitarist Paul Court.

Icehouse - Great Southern Land

 

 Icehouse are a rock band from Sydney, formed in 1977 as Flowers. Initially known in Australia for their pub-rock style, the band later achieved mainstream success playing new-wave and synthpop music and attained Top 10 singles chart success locally and in both Europe and the U.S

Cyndi Lauper - Change of Heart

 

 Cynthia Ann Stephanie Lauper Thornton is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and activist. Her career has spanned over 40 years.

Duran Duran - Planet Earth


Duran Duran are an English new wave band formed in Birmingham in 1978. The group was a leading band in the MTV-driven Second British Invasion of the US in the 1980s.

Renegade Soundwave - Probably A Robbery


Renegade Soundwave was an electronic music group. Formed in London in 1986, the group originally consisted of Gary Asquith, Carl Bonnie and Danny Briottet. Their debut LP Soundclash was released in 1990 on Mute Records. It featured the UK Top 40 hit "Probably a Robbery" and dancefloor favorite "Biting My Nails"

INXS - Disappear

 

 INXS were an Australian rock band, formed as The Farriss Brothers in 1977 in Sydney, New South Wales.


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