1984 - Eurythmics

Advantages: Experimental, some good tracks
Disadvantages: Not enough of Annie's voice

...Having owned this album for a few years now, I have to say that it's definitely one that grows on you! I bought it for the sole reason that a big eurythmcis fan, but I didn't know what to expect from it at all. "Sexcrime (1984)" was a top five hit, so I'd heard that, but is very different to the rest of the album. It's important to stress that this album was written as a soundtrack to the film of "1984", so it is not a traditional album. Most of the songs have no lyrics. This is a shame as part of the reason I love Eurythmics is their powerful lyrics. But nevertheless, I like this album. Songs like "Ministry of Love" and "Room 101" are very sinister and disturbing, which says a lot for Dave and Annie's experimental nature - these tracks are not typical of them! "Doublepusgood" is catchy - almost too much so - it could get annoying after... Read review

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Advantages: What the 80's were all about
Disadvantages: they don't make music like this anymore

...-a-long chorus , that everyone knows . 12) ‘Sex Crime ( 1984 )’ - 1984 This and the next title , are my all time favourites . Big brother is watching you babe . Upbeat , finger tapping , with a great beginning . 13) ‘Thorn In My Side’ Everybody has one , fortunately for the Eurythmics this isn’t theirs ! This song is an epitome to 80’s pop . 14) ‘Don’t Ask Me Why’ - 1989 Never released in the UK , but big in Germany , this song is very moody , and wouldn’t suit our ears single wise . At the start you say No , but it really does grow on you. 15) ‘Angel’ - 1989 Guitar based ballad , with a superb vocal contribution by Annie . A really strong tune. 16) ‘Would I Lie To You’ - 1989 Big band rock feel , heavily reliant on trumpet to emphersize Annie's upbeat performance. 17) ‘Missionary Man’ - 1986 No - not about a woman’s other... Read review

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Advantages: Immensely powerful, haunting and sinister
Disadvantages: Heavy, heavy, heavy...

...When I first bought this album as a kid, it was purely as a Eurythmics fan, rather than because I had watched the film or read the book "1984". Probably true of most people, I would think. Now, having read (and re-read several times!) the Orwell classic, the music here takes on deeper meanings and reveals itself in a new light. It follows the grim journey of Winston Smith, the protagonist of Orwell's dystopia. I've now also seen Michael Radford's film, and the Eurythmics music doesn't feature heavily, relying largely instead on the classical compositions of Dominic Muldowney. With a new version of the film available featuring the Eurythmics soundtrack, this seems a good time to review the album. "I Did It Just The Same", sees Winston furtively approaching a prostitute. It's grinding rhythm, whooping demented vocals and disco rhythm... Read review

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