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Eurythmics

Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)

  • AMG Review of Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)

    Amg
    Michael Gallucci
    All Music Guide

    Eurythmics' breakthrough album is a deft mix of electronic thrills, /p>

    ew wave chills, and sultry R&B, the latter supplied by Annie Lennox's warm tenor. Pretty much relying on themselves, Lennox and Dave Stewart slip past the music's usual coldness and into a territory all their own. It can be smug (the /p>

    ew wave here is served with a side of irony) and a tad dull (the long, operatic pieces serve little purpose), but the payoffs -- "Love Is a Stranger" and, especially, the magnificent title tune -- are among the finest the genre has to offer.

Annie Lennox: The Last Queen of Scotland...
over 2 years ago

...I'm posting this on the run while doing a little work outside at a cafe but thought I'd hit MOG up with this little tune that popped up on my iPod...I don't know what it is, but I'm getting some great tunage this weekend by sticking with the chicks-with-picks motif...case in point: I just downloaded some Annie Lennox/ Eurythmics tunes and got back down to brass tacks with a tune from their S...

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happy 2007
over 2 years ago

i havent forgotten about you all. i just got so busy all of a sudden. i'll be back soon enough.

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Annie Lennox: The Last Queen of Scotland...
over 2 years ago

...I'm posting this on the run while doing a little work outside at a cafe but thought I'd hit MOG up with this little tune that popped up on my iPod...I don't know what it is, but I'm getting some great tunage this weekend by sticking with the chicks-with-picks motif...case in point: I just downloaded some Annie Lennox/ Eurythmics tunes and got back down to brass tacks with a tune from their S...

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Androgyny
about 1 year ago
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I remember these guys growing up but barely remember this gem. I love the video (hence my post title here). Dave Stewart is a great melody writer and Anni Lennox is an underrated singer I think.

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The award for weirdest performance goes to...
over 3 years ago

At the 1984 Grammy awards, Annie Lennox performed "Sweet Dreams" dressed like Elvis. Actually it was her male alter ego named Earl. But just watch the video, man is this weird.

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songs in the key of J
over 2 years ago

I've been compiling a mix of songs about Jennifers. My preference is for slightly dark and creepy so "Jenny 867-5309" doesn't cut it. Or does it? Track list so far:Jennifer -- Brian Jonestown MassacreJenny -- Stellastarr*Jenny -- Sleater-KinneyJenny Come On -- Dressy BessyJennifer She Said -- Lloyd Cole & The CommotionsJenny, You're Barely Alive -- Rilo KileyJennifer's Body -- HoleJenny ...

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happy 2007
over 2 years ago

i havent forgotten about you all. i just got so busy all of a sudden. i'll be back soon enough.

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