Band vs. Band #3: Getting Gothic

Primarily viewed as two of the premier bands of the 80's, both of these gothic pop-rock groups are still running strong. But which do YOU like best?

The Cure

or

Depeche Mode

Throw on your black mesh t-shirt and vote now!

Benny K says...

I'll be honest. I don't know that my preference is all that strong. In fact, I'm not a big enough fan of either band to rightfully declare a favorite. I haven't really listened to a non-compliation album from either group, so my opinion is limited to the songs you'd normally hear on the radio. That being said, I'll give my rather indifferent nod to The Cure. As a whole, I imagine my top ten Cure songs would outdo my top ten Depeche Mode songs, and that is how I'm making my decision. How's that for a blasé response?

Favorite Songs #5: Monday Songs

When it comes to the smash hits of pop-rock radio, only one day of the week can rival Saturday, and that day is Monday. So what is YOUR favorite song with "Monday" in the title?

• Could it be "Blue Monday" by New Order?
• Is it "Manic Monday" by the Bangles?
• How about "Monday, Monday" by the Mamas and the Papas?
• Do you prefer "Rainy Days and Mondays" by the Carpenters?
• Maybe it's "New Moon on Monday" by Duran Duran?
• Or maybe it's something else!?

The only rule is that the song MUST have the word "Monday" somewhere in its title. It does NOT have to be one of the songs listed above. Still, if you'd like to sample one of the songs listed above, just to make sure it's not a long-forgotten favorite, simply click on its title and be whisked away to a sample-bearing page on Amazon.com. For added convenience, I have made these links open in a new window. You will no longer have to click back and forth to figure out which songs most rock your world. Enjoy!

Benny K says...

While "Manic Monday" certainly gets my toes a tappin', I have to go with the somber sounds of "Monday, Monday." It's a classic, and it reminds me of playing my mom's records when I was young. But Amie-J has voted for "Monday Morning" by Fleetwood Mac, a band I usually love but a song I am not familiar with. I'll have to get a hold of it and see if my feelings change! (Bravo, Amie-J, for thinking of a song other than those listed...)

Song vs. Song #3: Synth Pop Vents its Frustrations

With both a synthesizer and a chip on their shoulders, two New Wave bands gave us their own angst-ridden-though-delightfully-singable pop hits. But which do YOU like best?

People Are People - Depeche Mode

or

Shout - Tears for Fears

There you have it! Now vent!


Benny K says...

Tears for Fears have released some of my very favorite 80's songs. Unfortunately, Shout is not among them. And while both songs may be heavily overplayed, I personally hear Shout quite a bit more. So ... I have to go with Depeche Mode on this one. I choose People Are People.

Band vs. Band #2: The Beatles vs. The Rolling Stones

Two of the biggest bands in rock 'n' roll history, both hailing from Great Britain in the 1960's ... so which do YOU like best?

The Beatles

or

The Rolling Stones

Get voting!

Benny K says...

No doubt, the Beatles are a great band with a wide variety of musical masterpieces, from the simplistic pop-rock of their early days to the sophisticated compositions of their later psychedelic period. But there's one thing I can't deny. The Rolling Stones pretty much ALWAYS put a smile on my face, guaranteed. Listening to their straight-forward rock 'n' roll, you can't be anything other than happy. For consistency alone, my verdict has to be The Rolling Stones.