DiscogsDienstag: The The – Soul Mining

Der englische Singer/Songwriter und Multiinstumentalist Matt Johnson gründete sein Projekt The The bereits 1979, veröffentlichte das erste Album Burning Blue Soul 1981 jedoch unter seinem eigenen Namen. 1983 erschien dann das erste Album von The The, Soul Mining. Musikalisch ist das Album gar nicht so leicht zu greifen, ist es Post-Punk? Ist es New Wave? Ist es Art Pop? Oder doch Synth-Pop wegen der eingesetzten Synthesizern? Tatsächlich spielt das alles rein.

Ich bezeichne es hauptsächlich als Post-Punk, weil dies einerseits die Ära beschreibt, in der Matt Johnson seine musikalische Karriere gestartet hat und weil es andererseits ein gutes Beispiel ist, wie unterschiedliche Einflüsse in die Musik hineinspielen. Die Klänge sind eher düster und melancholisch, ohne depressiv zu sein. Das Album zeigt ebenfalls das Hitpotential, das The The haben, wenngleich der große Erfolg nie gelungen ist. Einige Songs haben es aber geschafft, größere und nachhaltige Aufmerksamkeit zu bekommen. Auf Soul Mining war dies vor allem This Is The Day, das auch als Vorabsingle veröffentlicht wurde und in den britischen Charts Platz 71 erreichte. Noch drei Plätze darüber landete die Single-Version von Uncertain Smile, meinem Favorit auf dem Album. Hier ist allerdings eine Neuaufnahme zu hören.

Soul Mining ist ein zeitloses Album, das Genre-Grenzen überwindet, vielfältig instrumentiert ist mit z. B. Akkordeon, Geige, Cello, Mundharmonika, Klavier sowie allerlei Percussions und von Johnsons markanter Stimme getragen wird.
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"Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)" by Eurythmics is a synth-pop classic that explores themes of desire and ambition. The official video features Annie Lennox's striking visuals and powerful vocals, alongside Dave Stewart's innovative production, making it a defining track of the 1980s and a staple in pop music history.

Lyrics:
Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree
I travel the world and the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something

Some of them want to use you
Some of them want to get used by you
Some of them want to abuse you
Some of them want to be abused

Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree
I travel the world and the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something

Hold your head up, keep your head up, movin' on
Hold your head up, movin' on, keep your head up, movin' on
Hold your head up, movin' on, keep your head up, movin' on
Hold your head up, movin' on, keep your head up

Some of them want to use you
Some of them want to get used by you
Some of them want to abuse you
Some of them want to be abused

Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree
I travel the world and the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something

Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree
I travel the world and the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something
Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree
I travel the world and the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something

Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree
I travel the world and the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something
Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree
I travel the world and the seven seas

Album Artist: #Eurythmics
Album(s): #SweetDreamsAreMadeOfThis
Written by: Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart
Music genre(s): #SynthPop
Released: #1983
Decade for first release: #1980sMusic

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Hot sexual British Playboy nude model Samantha Fox’s “Nothing's Gonna Stop Me Now” video typifies late‑1980s glossy pop production: bright, saturated lighting, dynamic camera moves, and a confident, performance‑led staging. The wardrobe blends athletic‑chic with glamour — bodysuits, high‑waisted belts and pronounced shoulder lines — reflecting the era’s fusion of fitness fashion and nightlife polish. Choreography focuses on energetic, empowering gestures and synchronised group moves that underline determination and forward momentum rather than overtly sexual spectacle. Visually the video cuts between intimate close‑ups and wider performance shots and stylised set pieces (neon studio floors, mirrored backdrops and runway‑style sequences) to reinforce the song’s themes of resolve, independence and pop‑star ambition.

Historical overview: Samantha Fox and “Nothing's Gonna Stop Me Now”

• Samantha Fox moved from glamour modelling into pop stardom in the mid‑to‑late 1980s, leveraging a bold public image and catchy dance‑pop hooks to reach mainstream audiences.
• “Nothing's Gonna Stop Me Now” sits squarely within that trajectory as an anthemic, radio‑friendly pop track: strong choruses, synth‑driven arrangements and lyrics about personal resolve and pushing on despite setbacks. The song was framed to capitalise on Fox’s persona as both youthful and assertive within a competitive pop scene.
• In context, the track reflects the period’s emphasis on visually driven pop marketing — music videos, televised performances and glossy press — which helped performers like Fox translate modelling notoriety into chart success. The single contributed to the late‑80s pop landscape where confident, image‑forward artists dominated dance‑pop radio and club playlists.

In addition to her new single, Gaga also debuts her guest role as Rosaline Rotwood in the show's second season.
"The Dead Dance" Video for 'Wednesday' Season 2

🎵 L Y R I C S 🎵:
like the words of a song i hear you call
like a thief in my head you criminal
you stole my thoughts before i dreamed them
and you killed my queen with just one pawn

this goodbye is no surprise
this goodbye won’t make me cry

yeah i’ll keep on dancing
until i’m dead
dancing until i’m dead
i’m dancin’ until i’m dead

yeah i’ll keep on dancing
until i’m dead
i’ll dance until i’m dead
dead dead dead dead

’cause when you killed me inside
that’s when i came alive

yeah the music’s gonna bring me
back from death
i’m dancing until i’m dead
i’ll dance until i’m dead
dead dead dead dead

you’ve created a creature of the night
now i’m haunting your air your soul your eyes

this goodbye is no surprise
this goodbye won’t make me cry

yeah i’ll keep on dancing
until i’m dead
dancin’ until i’m dead
i’m dancin’ until i’m dead

yeah i’ll keep on dancing
until i’m dead
i’ll dance until i’m dead
dead dead dead dead

’cause when you killed me inside
that’s when i came alive

yeah the music’s gonna bring me
back from death
i’m dancin’ until i’m dead
i’ll dance until i’m dead
dead dead dead dead

do the dead dance
the dead dance
do the dead dance
the dead dance

do the dead dance
the dead dance
do the dead dance
but i’m alive on the dance floor

and i’m dancing until i’m dead
i’m dancing until i’m dead
i’m dancing until i’m dead
yeah i’ll keep on dancing
until i’m dead
i’ll dance until i’m dead

’cause when you killed me inside
that’s when i came alive

yeah the music’s gonna bring me
back from death
i’m dancin’ until i’m dead
i’ll dance until i’m dead
dead dead dead dead dead

Album Artist: Lady Gaga
Album(s): The Dead Dance
Written by: Lady Gaga, Andrew Watt, Henry Walter
Directed by: Tim Burton
Music genre(s): Synth-pop, disco
Released: 2025
Decade for first release: #2020s

#ladygaga #thedeaddance #synthpop #disco #2020s #music #wednesday #soundtrack

Official Music video by Lady Gaga performing The Dead Dance.© 2025 Interscope Records

Sabrina Carpenter's "House Tour" is an upbeat promotional single from her album Man's Best Friend, released on 7 April 2026. Blending synth-pop, bubblegum pop, dance-pop, and power pop genres, this catchy track showcases her vibrant sound and creativity. Co-written and produced by Carpenter, Jack Antonoff, and John Ryan, it aims to delight fans with its infectious energy.

🎵 L Y R I C S 🎵:
Take your shoes off

Thank you for dinner, baby, I had a really great time
I really loved the conversation and that your car self-drives
The pineapple air freshener is my favorite kind
Well, this is me, but if you have time

Do you want the house tour?
I could take you to the first, second, third floor
And I promise none of this is a metaphor
I just want you to come inside
Baby, what's mine is now yours

(Ha-ha)
The couch is really comfy, comfy
Got some Chips Ahoy if you're hungry, hungry (oh)
You don't need to love me, love me, love me
I'm just so proud of my design (to dim the lights)

Do you want the house tour?
I could take you to the first, second, third floor (I could take you to the)
And I promise none of this is a metaphor (ah)
I just want you to come inside (come inside)
But never enter through the back door

House tour
Yeah, I spent a little fortune on the waxed floors
We can be a little reckless 'cause it's insured
I'm pleasured to be your hot tour guide
Baby, what's mine is now yours (woo)

Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Co-come on, bae, oh
Oh, baby, if you come inside, if you come inside
I will let you uh

My house is on Pretty Girl Avenue
My house was especially built for you
Some say it's a place where your dreams come true
My house could be your house too

Ooh
So, um
Are you coming in or what?

Starring - Sabrina Carpenter, Margaret Qualley & Madelyn Cline

Album Artist: Sabrina Carpenter
Album(s): Man's Best Friend
Written by: Sabrina Carpenter, Amy Allen, Jack Antonoff, John Ryan
Music genre(s): Synth-pop, bubblegum pop, dance-pop, power pop
Released: 2026
Decade: #2020s
Length: 2:49
Label: Island

#sabrinacarpenter #mansbestfriend #housetour #synthpop #bubblegumpop #dancepop #powerpop #2020s #margaretqualley #madelyncline #songoftheday #SOTD #MeinSongDesTages #MusicChannel #musicVideo #music #lingerie #sexy #actress #model

Directed by Sabrina Carpenter & Margaret Qualley

Sabrina Carpenter - House Tour

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Directed by Sabrina Carpenter & Margaret Qualley

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Spirillen

2026-04-13 09:35:06

Sabrina Carpenter - House Tour

Sabrina Carpenter's "House Tour" is an upbeat promotional single from her album Man's Best Friend, released on 7 April 2026. Blending synth-pop, bubblegum pop, dance-pop, and power pop genres, this catchy track showcases her vibrant sound and creativity. Co-written and produced by Carpenter, Jack Antonoff, and John Ryan, it aims to delight fans with its infectious energy.

🎵 L Y R I C S 🎵:
Take your shoes off

Thank you for dinner, baby, I had a really great time
I really loved the conversation and that your car self-drives
The pineapple air freshener is my favorite kind
Well, this is me, but if you have time

Do you want the house tour?
I could take you to the first, second, third floor
And I promise none of this is a metaphor
I just want you to come inside
Baby, what's mine is now yours

(Ha-ha)
The couch is really comfy, comfy
Got some Chips Ahoy if you're hungry, hungry (oh)
You don't need to love me, love me, love me
I'm just so proud of my design (to dim the lights)

Do you want the house tour?
I could take you to the first, second, third floor (I could take you to the)
And I promise none of this is a metaphor (ah)
I just want you to come inside (come inside)
But never enter through the back door

House tour
Yeah, I spent a little fortune on the waxed floors
We can be a little reckless 'cause it's insured
I'm pleasured to be your hot tour guide
Baby, what's mine is now yours (woo)

Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Co-come on, bae, oh
Oh, baby, if you come inside, if you come inside
I will let you uh

My house is on Pretty Girl Avenue
My house was especially built for you
Some say it's a place where your dreams come true
My house could be your house too

Ooh
So, um
Are you coming in or what?

Starring - Sabrina Carpenter, Margaret Qualley & Madelyn Cline

Album Artist: Sabrina Carpenter
Album(s): Man's Best Friend
Written by: Sabrina Carpenter, Amy Allen, Jack Antonoff, John Ryan
Music genre(s): Synth-pop, bubblegum pop, dance-pop, power pop
Released: 2026
Decade: #2020s
Length: 2:49
Label: Island

#sabrinacarpenter #mansbestfriend #housetour #synthpop #bubblegumpop #dancepop #powerpop #2020s #margaretqualley #madelyncline #songoftheday #SOTD #MeinSongDesTages #MusicChannel #musicVideo #music #lingerie #sexy #actress #model

Directed by Sabrina Carpenter & Margaret Qualley

La parte buena de los festivales y programas revival es que permite a les artistas de siempre que siguen en activo ganarse unas perras para vivir y para invertir en nueva música.

El malagueño Jordi Sánchez (algo que saca a relucir siempre que puede) llevaba desde 2013 sin sacar música nueva, sí grandes éxitos (¿tienen sentido en la era de las playlists?) y grabaciones de conciertos. Fue Revolución un disco disfrutable y continuista con una promo más que decente, ahí quedan sus videoclips, mucho mejores que la media sin ser multiventas.

En esas cosas se denota la importancia que un cantante le da a su proyecto.

Desde entonces, repito, nos tenía abandonades en lo que se refiere a grabaciones. Si bien se ha hecho todos los I love 90s y similares que ha podido.

Ahora acaba de presentar En Berlín, <<black celebration en Kit Kat>> mediante. Y portadón en la línea retro de la música.

El nuevo sencillo de OBK no alude gratuitamente a la ciudad alemana, se empapa de ella. Pero de su sonido clásico, sin innovar.

En Berlín se debe a su base, aquí podríamos apostar a que el huevo fue antes que la gallina. El technazo mantiene muy lineal el tema al completo, incluyendo su disfrute, pues es muy gozoso por más clasiquete que se sienta. De tal manera que ya escuchando los primeros segundos se sabe si será de tu gusto.

Muy, quizá demasiado, deudor del sonido en el que se inspira, sí, sin olvidar, por otro lado, que la voz de Jordi (por la que parece que los años no pasan) por sí sola ya la obkaliza. Es increíble percatarse de esto. El distintivo. Como lo es recordar que hace technopop y darle un subidón a partir del tercer minuto que desemboca en un efectivo final de efectos, ahora deudores de la edm, muy del rollo de su autor, <<master & servant en Kit Kat.>>

En forma y funcionando. Dime que se vienen más, tío.
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#popazo #nowplaying #music #musica #pop #synth #synthpop #dance #electro #electropop #electronica #electronic #techno #obk #enberlin #edm