After Swing Out Sister, what are the greatest English bands of the 80s?

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After Swing Out Sister, what are the greatest English bands of the 80s?

Author: Nigel Tufnel (7856 Posts - Original UHND Member)

Posted at 8:13 pm on Aug 3, 2022

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C'mon, admit it. Breakout was a good tune - it was all the rage on VH1 - and you kinda had a thing for the chick singer.

'I define fear as standing across from Joe Louis and knowing he wants to go home early.' - Max Baer

Replies to: "After Swing Out Sister, what are the greatest English bands of the 80s?"

After Swing Out Sister, what are the greatest English bands of the 80s? - Nigel Tufnel - 8:13pm 8/3/22 (41) [View All]
- You chumps all failed this question - Nigel Tufnel - 8:16am 8/4/22
  - Toora, loora, toora, loo-rye-aye. One hit wonder-ish. [NT] - jimbasil - 9:36am 8/4/22
  - Then Tainted Love by Soft Cell or I Melt With You by Modern English... [NT] - TakethetrainKnute - 8:55am 8/4/22
    - OK - I'm cool with that [NT] - Nigel Tufnel - 8:57am 8/4/22
- These guys weren't a big name, but I listened to them a lot. Good country driving music. - jimbasil - 10:49pm 8/3/22
- The Police, Dire Straits, Judas Priest. [NT] - MAS - 9:47pm 8/3/22
- The Cult. Iron Maiden. Motorhead. [NT] - The Woj - 9:21pm 8/3/22
  - The Cult! Yes!!! Good call. [NT] - Stark Raving Dad - 9:39pm 8/3/22
    - First concert, Sonic Temple tour memphis [NT] - TNIRISH - 11:52pm 8/3/22
- Absolutely, indisputably - Iggle - 8:45pm 8/3/22
- Genesis. [NT] - Cole - 8:39pm 8/3/22
- The Clash [NT] - irish93 - 8:35pm 8/3/22
- Oh, C'mon! Swing out Sister - though I liked them, really? How about ... - jimbasil - 8:29pm 8/3/22
  - And More - The Cure - Tears for Fears - Billy Idol. - Joy Division - Genisis - The Smith's - - jimbasil - 8:35pm 8/3/22
    - The Jam. Echo & the Bunnymen. [NT] - TakethetrainKnute - 7:48am 8/4/22
    - I think you covered it. [NT] - jakers - 9:31pm 8/3/22
      - Haven’t seen Pink Floyd or The Pretenders mentioned. [NT] - BaronVonZemo - 10:31pm 8/3/22
        A little past Pink Floyd's peak. [NT] - jakers - 10:54pm 8/3/22
        I guess I consider their best-The Wall-to be 80’s but it appears to be Nov’79 release [NT] - BaronVonZemo - 11:01pm 8/3/22
        
        Pretenders 1/2 good call. American/English band. I think PF is considered a 60's 70's band. - jimbasil - 10:40pm 8/3/22
      - A little over the top but, I had them at hand so why not? :-) - jimbasil - 9:51pm 8/3/22
      - The Jam. The Police. Peter Gabriel. Robert Palmer. [NT] - Stark Raving Dad - 9:44pm 8/3/22
        Ah. Peter Gabriel. Robert Palmer - Good call on both. [NT] - jimbasil - 9:45pm 8/3/22
    - Jim, I love you. I just fell in love with you. Great fookin' list. Adding Stone Roses & ... - Stark Raving Dad - 8:43pm 8/3/22
      - Lots of good stuff. Do you know The THe? There was also - Joe Jackson - jimbasil - 8:44pm 8/3/22
        Oh and - Dottie's favorite .... It brought Eli to the USA - he's now having second thoughts. - jimbasil - 8:54pm 8/3/22
        Bronski Beat - Small Town Boy. Massive Pride Anthem and a great song. [NT] - Stark Raving Dad - 9:38pm 8/3/22
        Yep - I forgot them. More - - jimbasil - 9:42pm 8/3/22
        Yes! Good call. Oh L'amour was a straight JAM! [NT] - Stark Raving Dad - 9:45pm 8/3/22
        Here's one you might not remember. - jimbasil - 10:45pm 8/3/22
        Erasure was preceded by Yaz (Yazoo in UK). Vince Clarke just swapped in Andy Bell for Alison Moyet. - TakethetrainKnute - 8:13am 8/4/22
        
        Oh yeah. Perfect Way. Good song. OMD? [NT] - Stark Raving Dad - 11:12pm 8/3/22
- The Police, Queen. [NT] - fredyo - 8:24pm 8/3/22
  - All artists mentioned are OK if you like morning zoo commercial FM radio. - ELP - 10:08am 8/4/22
    - FYI...I was in a band that toured way back in 1970. (lead guitarist) I have seen more bands live... - fredyo - 10:23am 8/4/22
      - Why you taking this general discussion so personal? I didn't even read your comments so settle down [NT] - ELP - 10:52am 8/4/22
        Assuming that I listen to "morning zoo" and suggesting mind expansion are both personal affronteries [NT] - fredyo - 11:12am 8/4/22
        I wasn't talking to you so knock off the angry old man routine. - ELP - 11:50am 8/4/22
        This is more like it! Young tough who actually listens to FM zoo (or you wouldn't know the details). - fredyo - 12:11pm 8/4/22
        Young tough? I'm 69. LOL. I know a thing or two about a thing or two also. [NT] - ELP - 12:19pm 8/4/22
        Ironic on my part...I'm 68. [NT] - fredyo - 4:08pm 8/4/22