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Paul @paulsplaylist.mstdn.party.ap.brid.gy · 18/10/2026

You can't get more 80s pop than this album. I latched on to "Boys Do Fall In Love" and the title track to the album "Secret Agent". As catchy as any songs written by the brothers Gibb. #RobinGibb #80sMusic #SynthPop

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Paul @paulsplaylist.mstdn.party.ap.brid.gy · 06/10/2026

Giving my 80s cd collection some attention with London duo Go West from 1985. The entire album is filled with catchy pop rock. "Innocence" was never a single, but it has become my favorite.... soundcloud.com/go-west-official/set… #80sMusic #GoWest

The cover of Go West's debut album. Peter Cox and Richard Drummie on the cover in front of a blue backdrop with snow or confetti swirling around them.

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Paul @paulsplaylist.mstdn.party.ap.brid.gy · 30/09/2026

I dusted this album off for it's 18th anniversary. "The Resolution" ranked Top Ten in WBWC's top songs of 2008. The rest of the album is really good too. Andrew McMahon wrote and co-produced the album. #JacksMannequin #AndrewMcMahon #AlternativeRock

The album cover of "The Glass Passenger" by Jack's Mannequin. Andrew McMahon sits at a piano in a large recording studio.

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Paul @paulsplaylist.mstdn.party.ap.brid.gy · 06/05/2026

Revisiting Texas's "White On Blonde" album from 1996. Melodic alt-pop that fits on a playlist with Cannons and Lana Del Rey. www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/texa… #MusicWomenWednesday #SharleenSpiteri

The album cover of "White On Blonde" by Texas. Close up of lead singer Sharleen Spiteri's eyes peering over black fabric. "t e x a s" printed in white lettering below.

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Paul @paulsplaylist.mstdn.party.ap.brid.gy · 30/03/2026

My introduction to Bob Newhart was not his TV roles as an innkeeper or psychologist, but as a standup comedian that I found in my parents' record collection. Some of the tracks from the Grammy winning album can be streamed on Soundcloud […] [Original post on mstdn.party]

a closeup of the album "The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart" in black vinyl with the album cover (Newhart in 3 poses) in the background.

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Paul @paulsplaylist.mstdn.party.ap.brid.gy · 18/02/2026

I managed to find an interesting way to make a mess in my kitchen this afternoon, thanks to a vegan recipe for Cinnamon Bun Muffins. I was able to finish up my task of spilling oat flour onto the floor and maple syrup on the countertops. Somehow the muffins turned out okay too!! #Vegan

Six cinnamon bun muffins with a chopped date topping in a muffin tin.

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Paul @paulsplaylist.mstdn.party.ap.brid.gy · 08/02/2026

Long time since I've picked this album off the shelf. I had this on vinyl way back when. But this 2002 reissue of Foreigner 4 includes bonus versions of "Juke Box Hero" & "Waiting For A Girl Like You". #Foreigner #80sMusic song.link/y/iPOOOO-9lKs

The Foreigner 4 album cover is a countdown frame from a black and white movie with "Foreigner" in red lettering.

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Paul @paulsplaylist.mstdn.party.ap.brid.gy · 23/01/2026

I have been on a Lisa Loeb kick this week. She's an impressive songwriter. Her "Tails" album includes ballads like "Do You Sleep" and the classic, "Stay (I Missed You)", but I love when she rocks on songs like "Alone" and "Taffy". This link takes you to the […] [Original post on mstdn.party]

On the left is the back cover of "Tails" featuring a black and white photo of Lisa Loeb looking downward and a track listing of the songs. On the right is the CD itself, a yellow/green background with "Lisa Loeb" and song titles written in cursive.

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Paul @paulsplaylist.mstdn.party.ap.brid.gy · 08/01/2026

I'm reliving the 80s, Cleveland-style, with Michael Stanley Band. I'm starting with this top ten list from Classic Rock History, then their Heartland album. www.classicrockhistory.com/top-10-m… #80sMusic #Vinyl

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Paul @paulsplaylist.mstdn.party.ap.brid.gy · 01/01/2026

WBWC is counting down its Top 88 songs of 2025 today. You can stream 8 hours of College Radio's greatest hits of the year starting at noon EST. Listen at our website or use the TuneIn app. www.wbwc.com #CollegeRadio #AlternativeRock #BestOf2025

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Paul @paulsplaylist.mstdn.party.ap.brid.gy · 17/12/2025

I feel like I haven't pulled this CD off the shelf at all this year, so this Billie Myers album will be my dinner making music. I bought this for "Kiss The Rain" but I enjoyed the whole thing. #BillieMyers #90sMusic #MusicWomenWednesday

On the left, the cover of "Growing Pains" by Billie Myers showing a Myers standing on a brick road with blurred buildings in the background. On the right, the cd itself with a track list in silver lettering and "Billie Myers" in cursive over a blue and black background.

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Paul @paulsplaylist.mstdn.party.ap.brid.gy · 09/12/2025

Sometimes I want the comfort of music. Sometimes I want the comfort of animals. Today, it's both ! Last five songs coming out of my speakers: "Perfect" Smashing Pumpkins "Ocean Eyes" The Gaslight Anthem "Ignoreland" R.E.M. "I Want To Wake Up" Pet Shop Boys "Think" Information Society

Two comfort friends laying on the couch. Louie is the black and white Staffie and Ronnie is the brown and white Staffie resting her head on top of Louie.

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Paul @paulsplaylist.mstdn.party.ap.brid.gy · 04/11/2025

To all the listeners of my Frequently Alternative podcast, past, present and future: Thank you! Here's the latest episode where you can explore alternative music through the decades with Siouxsie and the Banshees, Eddy Grant, The Interrupters and more. Listen […] [Original post on mstdn.party]

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Paul @paulsplaylist.mstdn.party.ap.brid.gy · 19/10/2025

I still have my cd copy of "Come On Feel" by The Lemonheads from the 90s. But seeing more than a dozen bonus tracks, I'm kinda tempted to pick up the deluxe edition.... thelemonheadsmusic.bandcamp.com/alb… #TheLemonheads #90s #AlternativeRock

Album cover with "Come On Feel The Lemonheads" at the top in yellow and red lettering, with photos of the band members below.

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Paul @paulsplaylist.mstdn.party.ap.brid.gy · 15/10/2025

I only own two albums by songwriter and guitarist Jonatha Brooke, but they're unforgettable. Filled with poignant acoustic moments and tracks rooted in a fuller rock energy. I've got my music for the day. jonathabrooke.com/music #MusicWomenWednesday #JonathaBrooke

The upper half shows the booklet of Jonatha Brooke's album "Live" including two sepia toned photos of her. The lower half includes the booklet of the album "Steady Pull" featuring images of Brooke in various poses.

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Paul @paulsplaylist.mstdn.party.ap.brid.gy · 25/09/2025

More songs that got me obsessed with alt-rock way back when. Elastica, The Tragically Hip...that kind of sound. Get your mind ready for an hour long auditory flashback. Listen at the Mixcloud link […] [Original post on mstdn.party]

A black and white outline of a guitarist standing at a microphone stand.

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Paul @paulsplaylist.mstdn.party.ap.brid.gy · 27/08/2025

Playing a great example of 80s synth pop from (at the time) West Germany. "Voices & Images" was the 1988 debut album from Camouflage. #Camouflage #SynthPop #80sMusic #Vinyl

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Paul @paulsplaylist.mstdn.party.ap.brid.gy · 14/08/2025

A great guitarist and songwriter, but I never heard Melissa Ferrick on the radio. I only picked up the album after reading a review in a random music mag decades ago. I guess you'd call it indie folk or singer-songwriter, but there's a bit of grunge flavor in […] [Original post on mstdn.party]

Melissa Ferrick's album "Willing To Wait". The bottom part of the photo includes 2 pics of Ferrick from the album booklet. The top part of the photo is the back cover art featuring the album track list.

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Paul @paulsplaylist.mstdn.party.ap.brid.gy · 19/07/2025

80s Flashback: There was always a cassette in your Walkman, and MTV VJs played cool new wave bands. That's what this episode of Frequently Alternative is all about. Cyndi Lauper, Fad Gadget, A Flock Of Seagulls & a few 21st century artists that have the new wave […] [Original post on mstdn.party]

Dark haired college student wearing headphones and a striped shirt is talking into a microphone. Carts of music are set up behind him and a small Pound Puppy is sitting atop the microphone.

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Paul @paulsplaylist.mstdn.party.ap.brid.gy · 10/06/2025

The four members of the Puppy Power Music Club have been eagerly awaiting the new episode of Frequently Alternative. Some are fans of The Cranberries others jam to Social Distortion, but they all love alternative rock. You can listen too on Mixcloud […] [Original post on mstdn.party]

Four Staffies sitting on a hardwood floor looking up at the camera. The dogs in the center are brown and white. The dogs on the far left and far right are black and white. All adorable !

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Paul @paulsplaylist.mstdn.party.ap.brid.gy · 08/06/2025

He's better known for "Too Late For Goodbyes", but "Stick Around" by Julian Lennon, is one of my top singles of the 80s. I'd add it to a playlist with The Cars and Foreigner. #80sMusic #JulianLennon #Vinyl

The vinyl single of Julian Lennon's "Stick Around" has been pulled most of the way out of its picture sleeve. The cover is a black and white photo of Lennon under a spotlight, looking to one side.

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Paul @paulsplaylist.mstdn.party.ap.brid.gy · 31/05/2025

I didn't really follow Sigue Sigue Sputnik in the 80s, but these days I've gotten into their 1986 Giorgio Moroder produced album "Flaunt It". They belong on a playlist with Oingo Boingo or EMF. #SigueSigueSputnik #80s #Vinyl

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Paul @paulsplaylist.mstdn.party.ap.brid.gy · 07/05/2025

Radio by Lego. Playlist by Paul. The radio doesn't work, but the playlist does. Especially if you want some 80s & 90s nostalgia. Synth-Pop from Erasure. Alt-Rock from Everclear. And some more recent indie rock mixed in. You won't have to build a thing, just press […] [Original post on mstdn.party]

Replica of a 70's style AM/FM radio built from a Lego kit. Features include an antenna, a knob for volume and a dial displaying the radio channels.

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Paul @paulsplaylist.mstdn.party.ap.brid.gy · 29/04/2025

A short history of Paul and his playlists: First I started making mixtapes to play in my car. Then I started making mix cds to share with friends. Later I started sharing playlists with complete strangers on Soundcloud. Now I have a weekly show on Mixcloud for […] [Original post on mstdn.party]

A background of various shades of red and an illustration in black ink of the setting sun over water and a canopy of trees with a pier leading out from it.

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Paul @paulsplaylist.mstdn.party.ap.brid.gy · 26/03/2025

This would be a great "driving through the mountains" mix, or just something to listen to when your ears need The Cure, Pale Waves, Peter Schilling and more alt-pop throwbacks. www.mixcloud.com/Paulsplaylist/freq… #TheCure #PaleWaves #Music #80s

A tree-lined four lane highway in the foreground. The side of a mountain angles upward to the left in the background with fluffy white and slightly grey clouds filling the top third of the photo.

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Paul @paulsplaylist.mstdn.party.ap.brid.gy · 05/03/2025

Nothing will get these pups off the couch when they're listening to a new episode of Frequently Alternative. One click and you can relax too with 80s & 90s Alternative, 2020s Indie Pop and extra hidden treasures. This is where you find boygenius, Peter Gabriel & […] [Original post on mstdn.party]

Two Staffordshire Terriers lounging on a couch. A smaller brown and white pup resting her head on the backside of the larger black and white Staffie.

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Paul @paulsplaylist.mstdn.party.ap.brid.gy · 04/03/2025

Flashback March 4th, 2006: Nine Inch Nails climbs to Number One on Billboard's Modern Rock chart with "Every Day Is Exactly The Same". Nine Inch Nails will start their tour this summer after a three year break. #NineInchNails #AlternativeRock

Billboard Magazine's Modern Rock chart from March 4th 2006 listing the top ten songs.

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Paul @paulsplaylist.mstdn.party.ap.brid.gy · 27/02/2025

@vinylrecords I found this album at a library sale decades ago. I didn't know a thing about Hege V, but when I saw that REM producer Mitch Easter also produced this I wanted to try it out. What a great surprise. Jangly guitars with a tinge of country similar to […] [Original post on mstdn.party]

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Paul @paulsplaylist.mstdn.party.ap.brid.gy · 25/02/2025

For those days when you feel a little empty space inside, fill it up with music of the alternative & indie variety. Concrete Blonde, Death Cab For Cutie, St. Vincent and more artists hand-picked from four decades of alternative sounds on this episode of […] [Original post on mstdn.party]

black & white outline drawing of a guitarist at a microphone. There's a drum kit in the background.

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Paul @paulsplaylist.mstdn.party.ap.brid.gy · 18/02/2025

I've always been a little spacey, so I channeled that into Episode 41 of Frequently Alternative. Indie Pop & Alternative song titles or band names inspired by outer space. 4 Non Blondes, Siouxsie & The Banshees, Phantom Planet, Sigue Sigue Sputnik and the list […] [Original post on mstdn.party]

Treetops with rust colored leaves in the foreground. The main part of the pic is filled with a galaxy of stars.

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Paul @paulsplaylist.mstdn.party.ap.brid.gy · 11/02/2025

Down deep, I am still that dorky looking college kid who loved connecting people to awesome music. If you grew up listening to R.E.M., Queens Of The Stone Age, or The Human League then this episode is for you. Four decades of Classic Alternative & Indie Rock […] [Original post on mstdn.party]

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Paul @paulsplaylist.mstdn.party.ap.brid.gy · 04/02/2025

Back in the day, you had to wiggle the radio antenna and turn the dial until you found your favorite station. Now, with cutting edge tech that even AI can't wrap its head around, you can stream episodes of Frequently Alternative with one click. Including Episode […] [Original post on mstdn.party]

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Paul @paulsplaylist.mstdn.party.ap.brid.gy · 02/02/2025

I've been neglecting my turntable lately. Turning that around with The Godfathers, and their 1989 album "More Songs About Love & Hate". No complaints here. My highlights from the record: "She Gives Me Love" "Pretty Girl" & "I Don't Believe In You". #RockMusic #80sMusic #TheGodfathers #Vinyl

Closeup of a vinyl album by The Godfathers. Side One is facing up in black vinyl with the Epic record label.

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Paul @paulsplaylist.mstdn.party.ap.brid.gy · 28/01/2025

Frequently Alternative is on the air anytime you're in the mood to listen. Episode 38 features Indie Rock and Pop Punk from the 2000s back to the 80s with The Interrupters, The Replacements and more. Click the link for the most recent shows […] [Original post on mstdn.party]

Plastic light fixture that says "ON AIR" mounted on a wood paneled wall. The light is turned on, indicating a dj is currently broadcasting.

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Paul @paulsplaylist.mstdn.party.ap.brid.gy · 23/01/2025

I pretty much lived and breathed The Ocean Blue in the early 90s. There was a chance you saw videos for "Ballerina Out Of Control" or "Sublime" on MTV's weekly show, 120 Minutes. Check them out on tour this year. #TheOceanBlue #DreamPop #90sMusic

3 album covers by The Ocean Blue in front of a translucent blue background. The first cover shows photos of the band. The second cover shows a woman taking a photo. The third cover shows bubbles rising in water.

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Paul @paulsplaylist.mstdn.party.ap.brid.gy · 20/01/2025

In appreciation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I'm curious about which people and/or writings that have inspired you to make yourself a better person or to make the world a better place. The first thing that comes to mind is The Autobiography Of Martin Luther King Jr. #MLK

The cover of The Autobiography of Martin Luther King Jr. (the audiobook version).
A black and white photo of MLK standing to the right. A black and white photo of Gandhi on the wall behind him. The bottom third of the cover shows the title and "Read by Levar Burton".

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Paul @paulsplaylist.mstdn.party.ap.brid.gy · 19/01/2025

Another album that had gotten lost in my music collection. File this under 80's Canadian pop. Works on a playlist with Tears For Fears, The Church or Glass Tiger. #80sMusic #ThePayolas #PopRock

Top half of the photo is the album cover: Black and white pic of Bob Rock and Paul Hyde with tall grass in the background.
Lower half of the photo: The white and silver compact disc in its tray.

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Paul @paulsplaylist.mstdn.party.ap.brid.gy · 15/01/2025

Pulled this album off the shelf. I hadn't listened to "White On Blonde" by Texas in a long while. 90's melodic alt-pop. #90sMusic #Texas #AltPop

Cover of the album "White On Blonde" by Texas. Lead singer Sharleen Spiteri's eyes and hand are all that is visible.

Black and white photo of the five members of the band Texas all dressed in black.

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Paul @paulsplaylist.mstdn.party.ap.brid.gy · 14/01/2025

A lot of alternative music and a little talking about the music. Reflecting on classic 80's & 90's artists through to today. Think Tori Amos, Robert DeLong & The Plimsouls all in one hour of music. www.mixcloud.com/Paulsplaylist/freq… #Music #AlternativeRock

A calm stream with autumn leaves floating on top. Bare trees reflecting on the water with overcast skies above.

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Paul @paulsplaylist.mstdn.party.ap.brid.gy · 07/01/2025

I'm hoping that spinning some tunes will reverse the winter blues. Elvis Costello, XTC & Bleachers help out with an hour of alternative and indie rock. Stream the latest episodes of Frequently Alternative on Mixcloud or click here […] [Original post on mstdn.party]

Closeup of a turntable with a dark yellow mat on the platter that reads "the golden slipmat award 2020".

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Paul @paulsplaylist.mstdn.party.ap.brid.gy · 26/12/2024

Once these pups are told to sit and stay, they won't move. Unless you play them the new episode of Frequently Alternative. An hour of alternative rock from The B-52's, My Chemical Romance, & Phoenix will get their tails wiggling and wagging […] [Original post on mstdn.party]

Three dogs lounging around. One is white and brown facing the camera. One is black and white looking to the left. One is brown and white laying down in the background.

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Paul @paulsplaylist.mstdn.party.ap.brid.gy · 18/12/2024

The Christmas elves have smuggled some holiday songs into the latest episode of Frequently Alternative. RIYL Cocteau Twins, Tame Impala, Joan Jett or Tom Cochrane. #AlternativeRock #TameImpala #CocteauTwins #TomCochrane […] [Original post on mstdn.party]

An old fashioned sleigh pulled by four horses traveling down a snowy road in front of a two-story home behind a picket fence. From an 1881 print at the Library of Congress

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Paul @paulsplaylist.mstdn.party.ap.brid.gy · 12/12/2024

For those times when you've completely zoned out and just want to feed your mind some music, here is episode 31 of Frequently Alternative. Including Jenny Lewis & Natalie Merchant, The Sugarcubes & Sugar Ray. Headphones not included […] [Original post on mstdn.party]

A mannequin head made of styrofoam, wearing headphones next to a turntable.

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