Alternative Classix - The Blog
A Weblog for the Internet's premier '80s and early '90s alternative rock weekly podcast (www.alternativeclassix.com), hosted by Chicago's Tarsis Lopez.
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Blog/Programming Update
Hey Everyone - It's been a busy, busy time for your host and wanted to give you an update on what to expect on the AC blog over the coming weeks. First off, there will be no annual Halloween podcast this week as I just haven't had the time to do a show -- starting this week, I'll be away for …
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Album Review of the Week: Suede "Suede (Self-Titled Album)"
In 1992, the UK was stuck in a bit of musical wasteland with the end of Madchester and the drug-fueled dance scene. The United States was coming into its own with the rise of grunge and the world domination of Nirvana. It was also the year that Suede???s first, self-titled album was released, mar …
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Week of October 14, 2007 Podcast
If it seemed like we skipped a week, you're right. Our apologies! But we're back to feed your addiction with fine stuff by Talk Talk, Blue Nile (left), The Sound, PJ Harvey and more! We'll have a new Classic/Current featuring The Cult, and Totally Tubular Flashback recalls yet another b-movie hor …
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Week of September 30, 2007 Podcast
Closing out September with another round of great classic tunage by Sad Lovers and Giants, Crowded House (left), Bow Wow Wow, Suicide and more! We'll have a new Classic/Current featuring Ministry, Gina has all the latest news on your favorite classic alternative artists, and Totally Tubular Flash …
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Week of September 23, 2007 Podcast
Another round of favorites and rarities in store in this edition, including the Mekons, The Breeders, Eddie Grant (left), The Lucy Show and more! We'll have a new Classic/Current featuring Sonic Youth, and Totally Tubular Flashback recalls a memorable marketing disaster of the 1980s. A full t …
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Week of September 16, 2007 Podcast
Yep...you're not crazy...the AC had to skip a week due to circumstances beyond our control, but we're back with great stuff by Moose(left), The Style Council, Lick The Tins, Propaganda and lots more! Gina has all the latest news on your favorite classic alternative artists, we'll have a new Class …
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Album Review of the Week: Kate Bush's "Hounds of Love"
Kate Bush is arguably the most important solo female artist from England in the past 25 years and Hounds of Love is roundly viewed as her most popular and best album. Released in 1985, Hounds of Love helped break Bush in America and provided her a rebound from disappointing reviews of 1982???s T …
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Week of September 2, 2007 Podcast
We're kicking off the fall season this week with great stuff by the Passion Puppets, Midnight Oil, Sonic Youth (left) and more! Gina has all the latest news on your favorite classic alternative artists, we'll have a new Remember When,...
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Album Review of the Week: Depeche Mode "Music For The Masses"
Where 1986's Black Celebration was their first step away from a more electronic sound to an industrial/rock hybrid, Depeche Mode's Music for the Masses is known as the album that established the modern sound of the band. Featuring classic songs...
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Week of August 26, 2007 Podcast
Back after a short break - and lots of Second Life-related DJ activity - with another great round of music ths week by The Pretenders, Kate Bush (left), Talking Heads and more! DJ Lex spins a new Club80s 12" Mix...
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No Podcast This Week, but Join Me In SL!
Listeners, Your host is taking a break from producing a podcast this week, but you're invited to catch me spinning at the '80s club/pop dance party TONIGHT at 7pm PDT at the Club80s.com virtual club in Second Life. A link...
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Week of August 12, 2007 Podcast (Special Edition)
This week, an extended edition of Alternative Classix pays special tribute to the late Tony Wilson, who passed away on August 10. Tony was best known as the founder of Factory Records and former manager of Joy Division, New Order...
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RIP: Tony Wilson (1950-2007)
This just in. I'll have a look back at Tony Wilson's legacy on next week's AC, and also spin music from some of the legendary artists he managed at Second Life's Club Pulse TONIGHT from 8-10pm Pacific.DJ Tarsis *********************HACIENDA CO-FOUNDER...
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Album Review of the Week: R.E.M "Fables of the Reconstruction"
Fables of the Reconstruction is admittedly a strange album to review, as it is openly known as the band's least favorite from their catalogue. As the years have passed, however, it???s become apparent to critics and fans alike that some...
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Week of August 5, 2007 Podcast
In an '80s synth mood this week, with great stuff by Depeche Mode, The Buggles (left), Ultravox, Nine Inch Nails and more! DJ Lex spins a new Club80s 12 Mix of the Week with Gary Numan, we'll have a new...
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Album Review of the Week: Echo and the Bunnymen "Ocean Rain"
Thanks to the featured placement of The Killing Moon in the recent ???80s alternative-centric soundtracks for Donnie Darko and Grosse Point Blank, Echo and The Bunnymen???s Ocean Rain has experienced a revival. My original introduction to Liverpool, England???s Echo the...
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Week of July 29, 2007 Podcast
Closing out July this week with your favorites by The Fall, The Ocean Blue, Lush(left), Cracker and lots more! DJ Lex spins a new Club80s 12 Mix of the Week with Vitamin Z, Gina has the latest news on your...
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The AC Welcomes Our New Music Critic, Courtney Smith!
All of us here at the AC are abuzz with excitement this week with the addition of our newest staff member and official music critic, Courtney Smith!Courtney will be doing a review of a classic modern rock album that you...
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Week of July 22, 2007 Podcast
Back after a one-week break with great stuff by Iam Siam, Men Without Hats, The Armoury Show, Front Line Assembly (left) and lots more! DJ Lex spins a new Club80s 12 Mix of the Week with Sparks, there's a new...
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No Podcast This Week, But ROCKIN' on Second Life!
Listeners - It's been a crazy week for your host, so I won't be posting an AC podcast this week. But, I will be back next week with all your favorite classic alternative tunes. Meanwhile, do try to catch my...
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