SWEET DREAMS of the New Romantic Wave - Book Talk #9 | MxG - Season 8 Episode 3

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FEATURED SONG

REC – “Any Universe”

(from THE SUNSHINE SEMINAR and RECcollection: THE BEST OF REC 2007-2020)

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If you’ve been a fan of this show, you know that one of my favorite production eras is 1978-82-ish, and that many of my heart artists are New Wave.

So you can imagine how psyched I was to discover the Dylan Jones book, Sweet Dreams: The Story of the New Romantics. It’s a first-person chronicle of music’s evolution from punk to post-punk to New Wave – known in the UK as New Romantic – spanning 1975-85.

That’s the subject of my ninth Book Talk. I describe the book in detail, give my take on some of the ideas put forth, and weigh in on whether or not it’s a worthy read.

Have you read this book? How familiar are you with music history spanning 1975-85, especially in the UK? What artists from that era – if any – are your favorites? Were you aware how different the UK fan experience is from US fans? Discuss dammit!

BONUS MxTRA: The MEGAHIT Music Stars … Spandau Ballet?

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*intro music credit: REC - "Wake Up High"

*mid roll music credit: The Drop - "Outerloper"

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