There's a chill in the air, and it feels like autumn is finally upon us. Fall is a great time for those fond of big hair or leather jackets, or any other fashion choice that doesn't fit with the heat and humidity of summertime. And the 80's gave us an abundance of great music that so perfectly fits the sombre mood of fall.
The Cure, The Smiths, Flock Of Seagulls, Japan, Xymox, Psychedelic Furs, Peter Murphy, and Kate Bush, all fit the season. Perhaps more than any other 80's band, Echo & The Bunnymen embody the barren trees and early twilight of autumn. Many consider the song "The Killing Moon" to be the band's finest moment. Lush and poetic, the song was the centerpiece of an album that was equally well crafted and brilliant. Later releases would lead to higher chart positions and more commercial success, but "The Killing Moon" was an artistic peak that was hard to follow. So what was the name of the album on which this song first appeared?
Bonus Question: Echo & The Bunymen's nouveau psychedelic sound earned them comparisons to many bands from the 60's, including The Doors. Echo & The Bunnymen did actually cover a Doors song, and their version was featured at the beginning and end of a popular 80's film. What was the name of the movie that featured this song?
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Ocean Rain
People Are Strange from Lost Boys
Do I get a prize? ;)
Great job Will. You got them both right. Do you get a prize? Uh... no sorry. But at least you had fun right?
The answer to the Trivia Question was "Ocean Rain."
The answer to the Bonus Question was "The Lost Boys" (The song was "People Are Strange.")
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