The 1980s Groves
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Topic: The 1980s Groves
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Subject: The 1980s Groves
Date Posted: 07-March-2009 at 19:51
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Hiya gang, Its interesting that nobody ever mentions the New Romantic or electronic music played in the 80s, even though a lot of it was played in the Grove. Personally, I kinda like some of the stuff like Kraftwerk, Human League, Depeche Mode, New Order. I prefer the Rock stuff but I think that some of the other tracks had their moments. Talk to ye.... Mel. ------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
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Posted By: Evangeline
Date Posted: 08-March-2009 at 18:25
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That was my era Mel and I loved it. Joy Division, New Order, Depeche Mode, Talking Heads and all that stuff. I was a big fan of electronic music before I got into the darker goth stuff. Gary Numan was a big influence on me. Also loved Blondie ('Atomic' was the first single I ever bought), Duran Duran, Adam and the Ants, Visage, Ultravox, Propaganda and suchlike. Wasn't a huge fan of Human League - maybe cos they were my sister's 'band'. Initiallly, when first attending the Grove I used to think they didn't play enough of that stuff but I soon acquired a taste for the rock favourites and found myself getting into bands such as Pink Floyd and the like which broadened my horizons. Never a bad thing! Jen ------------- "Gentlemen! You can't fight in here, this is the War Room!" |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 08-March-2009 at 18:39
Cool! Thats the thing that struck me about the Grove when I went down, Jen. I always considered myself as a cross between a hippy and a rocker but when I went down, despite initial misgivings, I started dancing around to Police, the Cure, Duran Duran and loads more. I didnt enjoy, or dance to, everything that was played but, like you say, my tastes broadened at the Grove! 
------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: Evangeline
Date Posted: 08-March-2009 at 22:21
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Well, we have Cecil to thank for that. Opening our ears to music we probably wouldn't normally have listened to had we all stayed in our cosy little niches. Jen  ------------- "Gentlemen! You can't fight in here, this is the War Room!" |
Posted By: irish_mammy
Date Posted: 09-March-2009 at 15:00
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Tt took me a while for me to get used to New Order but now I associate them with the Grove, when I hear any of their music. (not a fan, sorry Jen) But I agree, Cecil has a lot to do with our taste in music. But who can we blame for the clothes  ------------- Lesley 25th June - 25th July. Get organising my nights out. Child can stay in the car. Grove 1980-1984 |
Posted By: Esthalon
Date Posted: 09-March-2009 at 17:37
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I have to say I loved the clothes, I wish I could still wear my tight jeans. It's gas they are back in fashion. My niece is loving it as she has inherited all my old jeans that I was keeping just in case they ever fit again. I gave her my last 2 pairs the other week. Time to accept reality! I think that's why the Halloween Grove is my favourite as it's an excuse to get out the combat jacket again. ------------- Smoke me a kipper I'll be back for Breakfast! |
Posted By: Sister1
Date Posted: 10-March-2009 at 13:25
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Interesting thread. I agree with a lot said already - yes Cecil was mostly responsible for our musical education, something priceless in my view. That extended sometimes to various genres and generally a song or two from each era survived on to the next generation. New Order and Depeche Mode survived to mine and probably beyond. ------------- Keep it Local, Keep it Near! |