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Talk TalkHere is a song that was somewhat popular during the 80s but not for the contemplative lyrics.BabyLife's what you make it - can't escape it. BabyYesterday's favourite - don't you hate it?Ev'rything's alright - live's what you make it -Ev'rything's alright. BabyLife's what you make it - don't backdate it. BabyDon't try to shake it - beauty is naked. Ev'rything's alright - live's what

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Pitch The Baby(click on title to hear samples)The Cocteau Twins is definitely an alternative group from the 80's that isn't being copied anymore. I think the unique vocal harmonies from this girl group plus the highly synthisized sound was what made me listen. I don't remember thinking so much about the words as much as enjoying the sound of their group. Does that sound strange? Maybe not so

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Sanctify YourselfWhile the group "Simple Minds" doesn't always conjure up visions of alternative music from the 1980's, all of their music isn't bubble gum pop music from that era. This particular song is probably considered more in the "pop" genre than alternative. However, I felt like this particular song would be a good one to think through Biblically. Here are the lyricsIs this the age of the

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Too Far Down(click on the song title to find a link for hearing a sample)I always liked the musical sound of Husker Du when I was in High School. They were a unique group that was a mix between punk/grunge/hard rock and even some elements of being unplugged (although never fully). While this description isn't real helpful, I find that they had a unique sound with Bob Mould. Since Mould's

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Walking In My Shoes(click on song title to hear a sample)This band is borderline new wave and alternative. Depeche mode has been around for a long number of years but I was thinking about one of there songs just recently. Therefore, I thought I would review one of their songs and see how it lines up theologically.I would tell you about the things they put me throughThe pain I've been subjected

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Everybody HurtsR.E.M. is a band that was alternative in the early 80's but soon made the transition to the mainstream. Some of the early songs were unique and a bit difficult to decipher the lyrics. (think "driver 8") The musical sound is what made them standout in their appeal to many fans of the alternative genre. They have been known to dabble in the political/moral areas of society with

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Big Mouth Strikes Again(click on above to hear a sample)Sweetness, sweetness, I was only joking when I said I'd like to smash every tooth in your head Sweetness, sweetness, I was only joking when I said by rights you should be bludgeoned in your bed. And now I know how Joan of Arc felt, Now I Know how Joan of Arc felt, As the Flames rose to her Roman nose And her Walk-man started to melt.Big

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I kicked a boy(click on the above link to hear a sample)The lyrics:When the weathers fine, when its sunny outsideThink about the time I kicked a boy til he criedOh, I couldve been wrong, but I don't think I wasHe's such a childWhen I am alone, I remember so wellHow merrily I tripped a boy so he fellOh I couldve been wrong, but I don't think I wasHe's totally wildAnd Ive been wondering lately just

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Sinners and Their Repentances(click on title to hear a sample of the song)I have to give credit to my college roommate “Pat” for helping me to hear Bob Mould for the first time. Actually, I had listened to Husker Du but wasn’t aware that the singer/song writer had a solo album. The album “Workbook” came blaring through the Chevy S-10 pickup, while my buddy was working in the backyard. The guitar

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THE SINKING FEELING (lyrics) (click on the title to be linked to hear a sample of the song)All my books lay on the table Waitin' to unfoldI sit and stare at my reflection While the darkness chills my bonesMy head fills like a junk shop In desperate need of repairThe path of least resistance Leads to the garbage heap of despair(I think I'd better get back in bed)I'm just a symptom of the moral

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