The single 'Messages' by OMD was released on this day in May 1980. Taken from their self-titled debut album, 'Messages' was a re-recorded new arrangement of the original track under the eye of producer Mike Howlett.

'Messages' reached No. 14 in the UK charts.

'Pulling Mussels (From the Shell)' by Squeeze was released on this day in May 1980. The song is about singer and guitarist Chris Difford's experiences at a holiday camp and the track also appears on the band's 1980 album 'Argybargy'.

The single peaked at No. 44 in the UK charts.

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David Bowie - 'Modern Love'.

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The legendary Duran Duran have carved out an impressive music career that continues in the modern era. But which song of theirs is your favourite?

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With the forthcoming release of new blancmange compilation 'Everything Is Connected' due out via London Records this month, we review the new album in the new Blitzed.

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On the 10th May, a special book launch event takes place for 'Bowie Odyssey 74' via Omnibus Press The event sees the The New Cue staging a Q&A with author Simon Goddard at The Social in London.

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In the latest issue of Blitzed, we chat to The Priscillas about the Buzzcocks, Riot Grrrl, synthesisers, playing live and the tricky process of writing songs.

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Kim Wilde - 'You Came'.

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Talking Heads - 'Wild Wild Life'.

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OMD’s 'Junk Culture' was released on this day in April 1984. The band’s fifth studio album, it included the singles 'Locomotion', 'Talking Loud and Clear', 'Tesla Girls and 'Never Turn Away'.

'Junk Culture' reached No. 9 in the UK charts.

In the new Blitzed, Singer-songwriter judie tzuke ☮️ discusses new album 'Jude The Unsinkable' as well as the legacy of her 1979 hit 'Stay With Me Til Dawn'.

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Visage - 'Fade To Grey'.

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Pet Shop Boys - 'Dancing Star'.

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Known as 'The Berlin Trilogy', three key albums in the career of David Bowie emerged during the 1970s: 'Low' (1977), 'Heroes' (1977) and 'Lodger' (1979). But which of the three albums stands out for you as a personal favourite?

'Shake the Disease' by Depeche Mode was released as a single on this day in 1985. The song also featured on the compilation album 'The Singles 81→85'.

The single reached No. 18 on the UK Singles Chart while charting within the top 10 in Ireland, Sweden and West Germany.

'In the City' marked the debut single by The Jam, released on this day in April 1977. Taken from the album of the same title, it reached No. 40 on the UK Singles Chart.

Gary Numan - 'I Am Dust'.

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