In the second half of Playlist 25 we dive back into June 1981, spotlighting breakthrough moments from Kid Creole & The Coconuts, Depeche Mode, Grace Jones, Tom Tom Club and more. We break down the songs, stories, and studio tales behind a packed final half of the playlist.
Expect a mix of Latin-funk, early synth-pop, post-punk swagger and dancefloor classics, with context on charts, recording sessions and the cultural pulse of 1981.
Links to Playlist 25
In case the playlist hyperlinks don't work on your podcast platform of choice, the songs are:
8. Kid Creole & The Coconuts - Me No Pop I
9. Depeche Mode - New Life
10. Linx - Throw Away The Key
11. Grace Jones - Pull Up To The Bumper
12. Tom Tom Club - Wordy Rappinghood
13. Rainbow - Can't Happen Here
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