The Paisley Underground (The Bangles, Rain Parade), the Shangri-Las & Opinions on The Hives | Sound Opinions podcast

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In early ‘80s California, a new kind of music was brewing that blended the psychedelic sounds of the '60s with the modern day post-punk ethos. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot reflect on the Paisley Underground movement. They'll discuss the prominent bands like The Bangles, explore what made the scene so special and explain its impact on indie rock. Jim and Greg will also look back at the 1964 hit by The Shangri-Las, "Leader of the Pack," almost 60 years later. Plus, they'll review the new record from The Hives.

Featured Songs:

Rain Parade, "What's She Done to Your Mind," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
The Hives, "Bogus Operandi," The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons, Disques Hives, 2023
The Hives, "Trapdoor Solution," The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons, Disques Hives, 2023
The Hives, "Countdown to Shutdown," The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons, Disques Hives, 2023
The Hives, "What Did I Ever Do to You?," The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons, Disques Hives, 2023
Rain Parade, "What's She Done to Your Mind," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983
Green on Red, "Sixteen Ways," Gas Food Lodging, Enigma, 1985
The Beatles, "Tomorrow Never Knows," Revolver, Parlophone, 1966
X, "Los Angeles," Los Angeles, Slash, 1980
Rainy Day, "I'll Keep It with Mine," Rainy Day, Llama, 1984
Rainy Day, "Sloop John B," Rainy Day, Llama, 1984
Tony Conrad and Faust, "The Side of the Machine," Outside the Dream Syndicate, Caroline, 1973
The Velvet Underground and Nico, "Sunday Morning," The Velvet Underground & Nico, Verve, 1967
The Dream Syndicate, "The Days of Wine and Roses," The Days of Wine & Roses, Ruby/Slash, 1982
Rain Parade, "Talking In My Sleep," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983
Rain Parade, "This Can't Be Today," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983
Rain Parade, "Kaleidoscope," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983
Rain Parade, "Look at Merri," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983
Mazzy Star, "Fade into You," So Tonight That I Might See, Capitol, 1993
The Bangles, "Going Down to Liverpool," All Over the Place, Columbia, 1984
The Mamas & the Papas, "California Dreamin'," If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears, Dunhill, 1966
The Bangles, "Dover Beach," All Over the Place, Columbia, 1984
The Bangles, "In a Different Light," Different Light, Columbia, 1986
The Bangs, "Getting Out of Hand," Getting Out of Hand (Single), Downkiddle, 1981
The Bangles, "Walk Like an Egyptian," Different Light, Columbia, 1986
The Bangles, "Hero Takes a Fall," All Over the Place, Columbia, 1984
The Bangles, "Manic Monday," Different Light, Columbia, 1986
The Three O'Clock, "When Lightning Starts," Sixteen Tambourines, Frontier, 1983
The Three O'Clock, "Her Head's Revolving," Arrive Without Travelling, I.R.S., 1985
The Three O'Clock, "On Paper," Vermillion, Paisley Park, 1988
Rain Parade, "As Real As Real," 3 x 4: The Bangles, The Three O'Clock, The Dream Syndicate, Rain Parade, Yep Roc, 2019
The Dream Syndicate, "Hero Takes a Fall," 3 x 4: The Bangles, The Three O'Clock, The Dream Syndicate, Rain Parade, Yep Roc, 2019
The Chills, "Kaleidoscope World," Kaleidoscope World, Flying Nun, 1986
The Verlaines, "Death and the Maiden," Juvenilia, Flying Nun, 1987
Echo & the Bunnymen, "Bring On the Dancing Horses," Songs to Learn & Sing, Sire, 1985
Mercury Rev, "Car Wash Hair (Full Pull)," Yerself Is Steam, Columbia, 1991
Slowdive, "Alison," Souvlaki, Creation, 1993
Tacocat, "Grains of Salt," This Mess Is A Place, Sub Pop, 2019
The Shangri-Las, "Leader of the Pack," Leader of the Park (Single), Red Bird, 1964
Twisted Sister, "Leader of the Pack," Come Out and Play, Atlantic, 1985
Best Coast, "Boyfriend," Crazy For You, Mexican Summer, 2010
Juice Newton, "Angel of the Morning," Juice, Capitol, 1981