The Friday Shuffle: The "Holy 80s!" Edition

You know the drill, Kids. Set that iPod a-shufflin' and report back the first ten songs it spits out.

Here are the goods:

1. Motherland (Motherland) -- Natalie Merchant
2. Second Hand News (Rumours) -- Fleetwood Mac
3. Heartbreak Beat (Sedated in the 80s) -- Psychadelic Furs
4. Jukebox (Valley Girl Soundtrack) -- The Flirts
5. Disco Lights (Science Fair) -- Emm Gryner
6. In Your Room (Greatest Hits) -- The Bangles
7. To All My Friends (Jaywalker) -- Josh Joplin
8. Let's Go (Greatest Hits) -- The Cars
9. Hopeless (I Love You and What You've Done With the Place) -- Burn Disco Burn
10. There She Goes (Best of) -- The La's

General Thoughts: As the title says, "Holy 80s!" Hey, it's Sex Dwarf tonight. Maybe the 'pod is picking up a subliminal message...

Seen Live: Natalie Merchant (27 times, with and without the Maniacs), Emm Gryner and Josh Joplin

Favorite Song: "Motherland" is one of the most beautiful contemporary folk songs. Granted I'm biased, but Joan Baez will back me up. Give it a listen and tell me you don't agree.

Least Favorite Song: I added "Heartbreak Beat" to the 'pod to gear up for Psychadelic Furs night at Sex Dwarf a couple of months ago, but I've come to discover that I'm just not a huge fan of the tune.

Memory Trigger: "In Your Room" is Troublekiss's favorite so I always think of her when I hear it. Unfortunately I've not yet been privy to her karaoke version. Hey T, I think you ought to put in a request with your girl Pussy tonight...

For more Random Friday, head on over to Apartment 2024 where Marisa always plays and compiles a Master Link List...

Happy Prom Weekend! (Yes, it's that time of year. School Prom's tonight and yours truly will be movin' and groovin' at the first ever Sex Dwarf Prom!)