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The Bangles—Different Light
Favorite track: If She Knew What She Wants
I discovered them near the end of 1986 when they hit it big with Manic Monday and Walk Like an Egyptian.
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Sing 99 & 90–Lake
Such a beautiful tune from the Olympia act. I haven’t stopped listening to it since first hearing it on Pandora 16 years ago.
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Janet Jackson—Control
Favorite song: Let’s Wait Awhile
In 4th grade, I borrowed the cassette from a classmate and recorded it onto a blank tape.
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You’ve Got the Love (Jamie xx Rework)—Florence & the Machine and The XX
This is the one that introduced me to both Florence and The XX. I first heard it on XMU. Listened to it many times throughout 2010.
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Genesis—Invisible Touch
Favorite track: Tonight, Tonight, Tonight
The summer of ‘86 has always been one of my favorites. I was 9 then and I’ve always associated this album with that summer.
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Thanks to all who contributed. Loved the posts. Hope to see you again on June 8 when we kick off #1986AlbumsTop20. Here are my playlists:
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Fireflies—Owl City
This got so big that kids are now singing it at kindergarten graduations.
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My Girls—Animal Collective
Panda Bear making us all amazed at his drumming and singing.
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With 2 days remaining of #2009SongsTop20, it’s time to announce the next top 20 album countdown for the month of June. Starting June 8th, we will be counting down our top 20 albums of 1986 with #1986AlbumsTop20. Hope to see you there.
Just a reminder that we are 4 days away from the kickoff of our next top 20 album countdown with #1986AlbumsTop20. In my opinion, it was the best year for top 40 music. Looking forward to seeing everyone’s picks.
