Rembering the 80s: College Rock


For those too young...a brief history...before indie and alternative rock...there was college rock...an 80s genre that was simply named after what college radio stations were playing at the time...as a former college DJ...I have a soft spot for the genre...it was a fun time...and a simpler time... with a laid back vibe and a diversity of artists ranging from the Smiths, Bad brains, to Love tractor...U2,.Rem, and the cure all got their start during thus era...and were the few bands that broke out and penetrated the mainstream...a few like Sonic Youth and the Flaming Lips flirted with the big time...but most like Lets Active, Dumptruck, and Christmas had minor careers which is not a knock...just facts...MTV also played a role with their show 120 mins...the genre included seminal artists like Husker Du, Replacements, the Church, the Fall, Echo and the Bunnymen, Jesus and Mary Chain, Wedding Present, Meat Puppets,etc...anybody have any faves or college radio stories to share?
phasecorrect
My list of favorites:
Missing Persons,
Skinny Puppy,
Sisters of Mercy,
Cocteau Twins,
T.N.S.(UK),
Talk Talk,
Tears For Fears,
Killing Joke,
Television.
Wasn't this thread about college rock not rock of the 80's? Anyway one of my favorite bands of that genre was Guadalcanal Dairy.
Qdrone-
I agree with you about Guadalcanal Diary. I think that they deserve the "deluxe edition" treatment or a box set including selections from their albums, out takes, and perhaps a live recording. Love Tractor is another unique under appreciated band. Both were very original compared to today's offerings.
noone's mentioned:
meat puppets
replacements
translator
romeo void
zeitgeist
real kids