Killing Joke - Love Like Blood

Killing Joke - Love Like Blood.

Psychedelic Furs - India

Psychedelic Furs - India.

Duran Duran - Rio

Duran Duran - Rio.



Duran Duran were the mersh Japan, but they were fucking amazing in that role.

Their videos were totally groundbreaking for their time, pairing catchy dance pop with breathtaking scenery, glamor and fun, and they raised the bar for all the MTV clips that followed.

Their visual style and omnipresence made a lasting imprint on my childhood memory. Watching the video for "Rio", I realize again how much my memories of the '80s are intertwined with the flash and color of the early MTV stars and their video clips.

Saw the VH1 "Behind the Music" special on the band last week and noticed Brad Elterman talking about the guys from Duran. You can find some of his photos from the group's early days here.

The Cure - Push

The Cure - Push.

INXS - Original Sin

INXS - Original Sin.

Orange Juice - Rip It Up

Orange Juice - Rip It Up.

Eddie and the Hot Rods - Do Anything You Wanna Do

Eddie and the Hot Rods - Do Anything You Wanna Do.

The Damned - Life Goes On

The Damned - Life Goes On.

13th Floor Elevators - You're Gonna Miss Me

13th Floor Elevators - You're Gonna Miss Me.

Sun Ra and his Arkestra - India

Sun Ra and his Arkestra - India.

Killing Joke - Follow The Leaders

Killing Joke - Follow The Leaders.

Dow Jones and the Industrials - Indeterminism

Dow Jones and the Industrials - Indeterminism.



TJ Mahr at Post Punk Tumblr is the reason I know of this band, so if you liked the song or found it all interesting, go check out his very cool site.

Adolescents - L.A. Girl

Adolescents - L.A. Girl.

T.S.O.L - Sounds of Laughter

T.S.O.L - Sounds of Laughter.

Black Flag - Six Pack

Black Flag - Six Pack.

L.A. Guns - Bitch Is Back

LA Guns - Bitch Is Back.

Robin Trower - Shame the Devil

Robin Trower - Shame the Devil.

Jetboy - Too Late

Jetboy - Too Late.