Frank Zappa’s Last Great Record
Frank Zappa’s surprise hit, “Valley Girl” overshadowed the other inventive tracks on his 80s album, “Ship Too Late to Save A Drowning Witch.”
The Final Album: Devo’s “Something for Everybody”
From their New Wave heyday to their 2010 final album, Devo has had a lot to say about the human condition. And it’s always clever.
“Glass Houses”: Billy Joel’s (Mostly) Rockin’ 80s Album
A literal sound of breaking glass announced Billy Joel’s 80s album, “Glass Houses.” A look back at this eclectic project.
The Synthesizer: Perfect Instrument for The 80s
While the synthesizer had been used in prior decades, there was something about it that was perfectly attuned to the 80s vibe.
