Tag Archives: German

One Random Single a Day #97: “Blueprint” (1987) by Rainbirds

Posted on 19 April, 2017 by Lyzette

Now, this is what I’m talking about!! So, the German band Rainbirds formed in 1986 and landed upon their name in homage to an instrumental track by Tom Waits. They found their greatest success at the start of their career … Continue reading →

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One Random Single a Day #92: “It Means a Lot to Me” (1998) by Perfidious Words

Posted on 13 April, 2017 by Lyzette

I’ve got a lot to catch up with, so I’ll just get on with this review. In the wake of Depeche Mode‘s international success, which ensured that shadowy, moody synthpop has a profitable market, many soundalikes soon came out of the dark … Continue reading →

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One Random Single a Day #37: “Ich sprenge alle Ketten” (1967) by Ricky Shayne

Posted on 7 February, 2017 by Lyzette

I love discovering and listening to pop music from countries that aren’t the US. Often, they are obviously influenced by American artists, while still retaining a unique flair from its national culture and background. Songs like “Ich sprenge alle ketten” are … Continue reading →

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One Random Single a Day #30: “Expo 2000” (1999) by Kraftwerk

Posted on 30 January, 2017 by Lyzette

I was really excited to have stumbled upon a single by Kraftwerk – until I realized it was a single from much, much later in the band’s career. But let’s back up for a second. Kraftwerk are a German group, … Continue reading →

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Lyzette Talks… Possession

Posted on 6 October, 2016 by Lyzette

My skin is still crawling as I think about select scenes from Andrzej Zulawski’s horror masterpiece, Possession. I’ve been putting it off for a few years now and am so glad I finally got around to it! Thanks for watching, as always, … Continue reading →

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