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DC @dstuclark.bsky.social · 1h

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18. Midge Ure - If I Was

Amazing song. Remember this being played on the radio a lot at one stage.

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Midge Ure - If I Was [Official HD Remastered Video]

YouTube video by Chrysalis Records

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DC @dstuclark.bsky.social · 1d

Great song!

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DC @dstuclark.bsky.social · 1d

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19. Echo & The Bunnymen - Seven Seas

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Echo & The Bunnymen - Seven Seas (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by Echo & the Bunnymen

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DC @dstuclark.bsky.social · 2d

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Julian Cope - World Shut Your Mouth

There are some great moments on here. Fantastic album.

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DC @dstuclark.bsky.social · 2d

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20. Kirsty MacColl - A New England

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Kirsty MacColl - A New England

YouTube video by stiffrecordsuk

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DC @dstuclark.bsky.social · 3d

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21. The Blue Nile - Let's Go Out Tonight

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The Blue Nile - Let's Go Out Tonight (Official Audio)

YouTube video by The Blue Nile Official

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DC @dstuclark.bsky.social · 4d

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22. The Replacements - Can't Hardly Wait

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The Replacements - Can’t Hardly Wait (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by RHINO

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DC @dstuclark.bsky.social · 5d

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23. Morrissey - Everyday Is Like Sunday

An absolutely fantastic song and a music video that was filmed in my home town.

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Morrissey - Everyday Is Like Sunday

YouTube video by Morrissey

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DC @dstuclark.bsky.social · 5d

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Aztec Camera - High Land, Hard Rain

This was my no2 pick in #5albums80sfinal, so no surprises that it will be making my top 5.

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DC @dstuclark.bsky.social · 5d

Cheers for those. Soft Cell, Big Country, and Marillion are new to me so will give them a listen.

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DC @dstuclark.bsky.social · 6d

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24. Robert Palmer - She Makes My Day

This has stuck in my head since the first time I heard it. Always struck me that there is something odd with the backing vocals in the chorus.

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Robert Palmer - She Makes My Day (Official Video)

YouTube video by Robert Palmer

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DC @dstuclark.bsky.social · 6d

Thanks for the recommendation. I'll give it a listen.

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DC @dstuclark.bsky.social · 6d

He really has been consistently good throughout his career.

DC @dstuclark.bsky.social · 6d

Fantastic. That would have been great.

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DC @dstuclark.bsky.social · 7d

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25. Split Enz - I Got You

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Split Enz - I Got You (Official Video)

YouTube video by Split Enz

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DC @dstuclark.bsky.social · 7d

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Another one that initially comes to mind...the fantastic Swoon by Prefab Sprout.

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DC @dstuclark.bsky.social · 7d

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I only have about 8 or 9 on my shortlist so far, so I'm looking for more suggestions. It's not my era, but there are some fantastic ones I do know, including this from The Blue Nile.

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DC @dstuclark.bsky.social · 8d

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26. Julian Cope - Kolly Kibber's Birthday

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Kolly Kibber's Birthday

YouTube video by Julian Cope - Topic

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DC @dstuclark.bsky.social · 9d

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27. Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - The Mercy Seat

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Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - The Mercy Seat

YouTube video by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds

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DC @dstuclark.bsky.social · 9d

Just missing out #5debutalbums0004

6. The Vines - Highly Evolved
7. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club BRMC
8. Mylo - Destroy Rock & Roll
9. Tom McRae
10. Franz Ferdinand

Overall a tough round!

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DC @dstuclark.bsky.social · 9d

#5debutalbums0004
Thanks Richard. Mine are:

1. The Sleepy Jackson - Lovers
2. Arcade Fire - Funeral
3. Ryan Adams - Heartbreaker
4. The Killers - Hot Fuss
5. Keane - Hopes & Fears

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DC @dstuclark.bsky.social · 9d

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28. Thompson Twins - Hold Me Now

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Thompson Twins - Hold Me Now (Official Video) (4K Remaster)

YouTube video by Thompson Twins

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DC @dstuclark.bsky.social · 10d

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The Killers - Hot Fuss

The final debut on my shortlist. Now some tough decisions ahead! This was blasting out of a few speakers in 2004, and I think it holds up well.

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DC @dstuclark.bsky.social · 10d

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Arcade Fire - Funeral

I absolutely love this. Sounded like music from another world when I first heard it.

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DC @dstuclark.bsky.social · 10d

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Keane - Hopes & Fears

An album that I have somewhat of an emotional attachment to. Reminds me of my final months in London with big changes to come.

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