construction of a sonic party 3/7

A few weeks ago, two of my friends got married and Sara asked me to bring some music along for the reception, stuff to dance to, you know. So I filled an old iPod with a bunch of music, ranging from hip-hop to more electro dance stuff and then some mash-up stuff.

During the course of the evening, I found that one of Jay’s friends from San Francisco had also brought along some music — mostly 80s stuff. We took turns playing music and I have to admit that I am not a fan of the hit music from that era, Emily did make me rethink about the importance of familiar music to bring people together on a dance floor.

And so here’s a mix of 80s music (and then some) that I would’ve jammed. Yes, INXS is on there twice. Deal with it.

1. Kim Wilde – Kids in America
2. Queen – Somebody to Love
3. Radio4 – Dance to the Underground
4. The Jam – In the City
5. the Outfield – Your Love
6. INXS – Need You Tonight
7. INXS – Meditate
8. Billy Joel – It’s Still Rock & Roll to Me
9. Fleetwood Mac – Second Hand News
10. the Clash – Train in Vain (Stand by Me)
11. Duran Duran – Girls on Film
12. the Police – Every Little Thing She Does is Magic
13. Roxy Music – My Only love
14. Wang Chung – Dance Hall Days
15. A-HA – Take on Me
16. Devo – Girl U Want
17. Talking Heads – Burning Down the House
18. Les Savy Fav – the Slip
19. Violent Femmes – Blister in the Sun
20. the Cars – My Best Friend’s Girl
21. Cake – Italian Leather Sofa