EMW: Matchday 1 (80s Aussie Rock)

[Ben the Gooner]

Another 2 songs to pick from. Remember to vote only for the AUDIO of the song, not the VIDEO.

Song #1: The Church - Under the Milky Way
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Song #2: Cold Chisel - Star Hotel
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[84859300]

Always loved both of these songs. I know many more Chisel songs compared to The Church's playlist so I won't compare bands like for like, but I've still ended up picking Star Hotel as my winner here.

It's been a favourite of mine ever since I was given the old 'Bali two albums on one tape' gift from a mate in the 80's. On a trip to Sydney from Melbourne by bus, I gave it a real workout in the Walkman over a three week trip.

This version really brings out the bass line and the raw energy of the track. The voices of Jimmy Barnes and Ian Moss blend like honey in the chorus, even with the barrage of tune in the background. The distinctive keyboard riff gives the song a third dimension, taking it up a notch from a standard two guitar and drum song of the day, to become a pub/beach/bar/bbq classic.

Jimmy's voice pitch is well out of my scale, so you'll only find me singing this either alone in the car, or after many a beer on a hot, hot day

 

[The Donners]

It's been a favourite of mine ever since I was given the old 'Bali two albums on one tape' gift from a mate in the 80's. On a trip to Sydney from Melbourne by bus, I gave it a real workout in the Walkman over a three week trip.

That's a shitload of batteries!

I'll go on record as saying I love Cold Chisel. When I was living in Rowville, the Stamford Hotel had its 50th anniversary, Jimmy Barnes was belting out his and Cold Chisel's hits from a makeshift outdoor stage. I could see him from my drive-way and I had a permanent trouser tent!

 

[UrLordLeper]

I didn't even have to think about this.
Some Chisel songs are better than quite a few Church songs, but overall there aren't too many songs that are as good as 'Under the Milky Way'.

 

[The Donners]

I didn't even have to think about this.
Some Chisel songs are better than quite a few Church songs, but overall there aren't too many songs that are as good as 'Under the Milky Way'.

'I'm Almost With You' is more catchier.

 

[ghostdog]

The Church. Metropolis is also very good, and Reptile.

 

[Son of Whispy]

Star Hotel wins hands down. Under the Milky Way isn't even in the same hemisphere.

 

[The Donners]

Star Hotel wins hands down. Under the Milky Way isn't even in the same hemisphere.

I wouldn't even call The Church rock. Maybe get away with pop/soft rock.

 

[yaco55]

Wow

Two great songs selected - A good sample of Aussie music in the 80's.

Star Hotel is a great song in a live setting. And about a real lfe situation - Riots in Newcastle.

Under the Milky Way has an eerie atmosphere- Probably my favorite Church tune.

 

[eth-dog]

I honestly can't stand under the milky way. Star Hotel by a country mile

 

[eth-dog]

Who wins? Its Whomb, isnt it?

 

[Ben the Gooner]

Yep, Whomb got up.

 

[Kong]

Right, who's next?

 

[Howard Moon]

i guess its now been established beyond all doubt that star hotel can't win a round of this in any category

 

[Wahooti Fandango]

There is heaps better 80s Aussie rock than that posted, tbh.

 

[yaco55]

There is heaps better 80s Aussie rock than that posted, tbh.

We have only chosen two songs so far.

 

[Wahooti Fandango]

Yeah, true, but did it have to be those two?

 

[Kong]

I hate the category tbh, but Under The Milky Way is a great song.

It was either going to be that or The Sunnyboys.