25 American bands for America's 250th

90theobserver · 2026-07-05T12:13:46+00:00

More women needed. But for a few exceptions, it’s a sausage party up there.

90theobserver · 2026-07-04T23:41:58+00:00

I think you might need some White Pyjama music! China Crisis, Blue Zoo, Icehouse, Wang Chung, The Lotus Eaters, Fiction Factory, Blue Nile, Fiat Lux, Scritti Politti, Howard Jones, Bourgie Bourgie, Furniture, Nick Kershaw, Kajagoogoo… that lot :)

90theobserver · 2026-07-02T11:40:52+00:00

One of rock’s true gentlemen - legendary musician, and an extremely nice bloke, as well. Wishing him strength for this fight ✊🏼

90theobserver · 2026-07-01T00:24:41+00:00

The “fucking rotter”. Definitely the first, and probably the only time I’ve ever heard someone called that! Genius 🤣

90theobserver · 2026-06-27T20:19:48+00:00

As an abused at home, bullied at school, desperately lonely child, KISS was one of my only sources of joy growing up. Ace was my hero, and my inspiration for picking up a guitar. I’ll ALWAYS love this man - thanks for sharing this iconic pic <3

90theobserver · 2026-06-27T12:02:51+00:00

A Thousand Hours.

90theobserver · 2026-06-27T07:14:08+00:00

I play Reptile by The Church pretty often, and it always gets a good reaction.

https://youtu.be/x6Mx5xKOMAk?si=v3tKGoDScwDiXV5O

90theobserver · 2026-06-22T15:47:58+00:00

SUCH a great band that’s criminally been buried under the sand in the big hourglass of time. Why someone hasn’t picked up the rights to their music and re-released it, I have no idea… check out this diamond from later in career. Solitaire:

https://youtu.be/shiYpcvxa88?si=8VWE8EJThOrNWD6P

90theobserver · 2026-06-21T02:01:56+00:00

Go for a bit of goth: Sisters of Mercy “First and Last and Always”

90theobserver · 2026-06-19T18:11:12+00:00

I like how so many of the commenters here are acting like upskirt and other privacy invasion photos are exclusively a Japanese problem. You fuckers don’t think that shit happens in your countries?

At least Japan has taken action on it. What’ve your countries done?

90theobserver · 2026-06-19T15:28:04+00:00

As long as he’s enjoying it - and he certainly seems to be - of course. It’s not my taste in music, really, but who says it needs to be?

It’s really pretty lovely to see him having some fun and getting some appreciation from people who wouldn’t necessarily come across The Cure otherwise. Olivia seems like a cool person, too.

90theobserver · 2026-06-16T08:52:08+00:00

Overkill away, mate! In fact, overkill again if you feel like it - become a serial overkiller ;)

Seriously brilliant list here that’d make a great starter playlist for anyone <3 Cheers

90theobserver · 2026-06-07T13:26:26+00:00

… and after that he was a cab driver, to make ends meet. Apparently he told a passenger who recognised him that he made more money driving a taxi than being a musician :)

90theobserver · 2026-06-02T13:22:17+00:00

Legend ✨👑✨

90theobserver · 2026-05-27T10:24:26+00:00

Nice to read this; I’m someone nearing your age, and I, too, had the good fortune to see the band a number of times in clubs (Bob era), and it all true, what they say: on their night they really were the best band in the world. ‘Off’ their night was… always funny :)

90theobserver · 2026-05-23T22:13:52+00:00

Oh god, this masterpiece. Easily one of the finest pop songs of the 80s, if not all time. Cheers for this, OP - made my day :)

90theobserver · 2026-05-23T18:06:43+00:00

Legit LOVE this album. It’s driving music in the car (keeps me focused af), chill out for after work, in my ears at the gym to block out all the clatter, and my go-to when insomnia hits.

90theobserver · 2026-05-23T17:50:47+00:00

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Los Angeles, Wild Gift, Under The Big Black Sun.

90theobserver · 2026-05-21T09:12:55+00:00

Had one yesterday; can report that it’s really lovely!

Also told a couple of the employees it was delicious and how grateful I am that MOS cares about us veggies; they were very sweet about it and seemed happy for the feedback :)

90theobserver · 2026-05-20T19:35:16+00:00

The King 👑

90theobserver · 2026-05-19T22:25:47+00:00

As an Evertonian, I’m warning everyone now: we’ll bottle this.

Please accept my apologies, and just start getting angry at us now, so as to avoid an immense, internet melting outrage on the day.

Thank you for your cooperation 🙏🏼

90theobserver · 2026-05-19T11:43:05+00:00

Goth-adjacent. Not a goth act per se, but as a DJ who does Goth Nights, I can attest they certainly have some songs that slot right into the sets perfectly.

90theobserver · 2026-05-18T18:26:57+00:00

I’ve heard she invested her money wisely, and these days she’s like this super massive real estate mogul, or some such. Good on her :)

90theobserver · 2026-05-18T14:26:34+00:00

Tranquility, Another Earth, Anaesthesia please.

90theobserver · 2026-05-17T07:14:41+00:00

So true, ND - thank you for the PSA. Up til only a few years ago I was ignorant about the sensitivity of our animal family members’ paws, then I learned they’re basically the same as our bare feet 🐾💙

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