I Melt With You

We're going 80s New Wave with this month's release. Modern English released their second single "I Melt With You" in 1982, two years before I entered this world. I couldn't say the year I first heard this song, but I can say that my first listen gave way to a magic that would never go away. It embodies the 80s with its post-punk British bliss.

The new wave movement received its momentum in the summer of '77. Due to the genre's departure from traditions, a re-birth was taking place. And people were starting to eat it up! Think "My Sharona" by the Knack, Devo, The Talking Heads, and Blondie. I love how Wikipedia reads "new wave vocalists sounded high-pitched, geeky and suburban." Music is always a reflection. It's a mirror of emotions and thoughts of the times the artist is living in. I was too young to see or understand new wave's importance, but nevertheless, I am so happy it happened. Without this movement, I would have never got to hear my all-time favorite, new-wave-influenced band, the Cure. ::drool::

In my experience the 80s, and rolling into the 90s were some of the greatest years of my life. I was young, but it just felt like the world was generally slower and happier. Technology was emerging at a fever-pitch, Nintendo was king, music was boss, fashion was weird, movies were iconic, entertainment was everywhere, in-person relationships mattered, ugh, I miss it so much. Keep in mind, these were my early years and my lens was that of a curly-headed, suburban, well-loved, nerdy little boy. While everything was transitioning for those who were older, I was swimming in a fresh, unadulterated present.

No need to spoil the feelings of this post with our current way of life. Let's embrace the "good old days" and weave it into our present. I can't think of a better way to do so with my skillset than that of a remix. Relax your mind for a moment and journey with me back to 1982 where I melt with you.

Love,

Midnight Marty