V.A. - Jon Savage'S 1983-1985 Welcome To Techno City - Import 2 CD

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Jon Savage's 1983-1985: Welcome to Techno City

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British author/music journalist John Savage and ACE present a series of compilations, this time on popular culture from 1983 to 1985. A time when punk and post-punk were submerged and more experimental singles were prolific.From Suzy & The Banshees' "Swimming Horses", Shriekback's "Lined Up", Soft Cell's "Heat", Echo & The Bunnymen's "Gods Will Be Gods" and The Smiths' "Girl Afraid" to electronic styles from Electronic styles were also featured on Pete Shelley (Buzzcocks), Scritti Politti, the underrated "Bright Lights" by Special AKA, the metal beat of Section 25's "Looking From A Hilltop," Trance-X's Hi-NRG's "Living On Video," Shalamar's pure electro "Disappearing Act," new music from Sugar Hill and Tommy Boy, and sounds from Grandmaster Flash, Double Dee, Steinsky, and a sampling of Malcolm X. John's frontline reportage and insights into the fast-paced times and music.