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@artdeanlife.bsky.social

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Michigander. Maybe a poet? But track record says I’m a poser. Listener of music. Reader of books. In summer see me at Lake Michigan a lot offering the appearance of being hip because I am wearing sunglasses. 🏳️‍🌈 Gen X for life.

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d✌️ @artdeanlife.bsky.social · 8h

So good

d✌️ @artdeanlife.bsky.social · 8h

I still listen to this one.

d✌️ @artdeanlife.bsky.social · 8h

Such a great song

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No. 18
This song has shown to have staying power for me (the album as well). The right mix of musical force and lyrical depth. Love it.
#80sTop30

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U2 - The Unforgettable Fire (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by U2VEVO

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d✌️ @artdeanlife.bsky.social · 17h

Such a great writer

d✌️ @artdeanlife.bsky.social · 18h

I have noticed a definite decline in likes and general interaction across the board on all things. Wonder if some algorithm weirdness happening

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d✌️ @artdeanlife.bsky.social · 18h

I love Death Cab.

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d✌️ @artdeanlife.bsky.social · 1d

So great

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No. 19
The B Side to Inbetween Days and on the cassette of Standing On A Beach with the bonus songs. Not a big hit for them but definitely one of my top songs. It feels cinematic in D Flat Minor. And it’s The Cure so it’s instantly great.
#80sTop30 #MusicChallenge

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A Few Hours After This...

YouTube video by The Cure - Topic

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d✌️ @artdeanlife.bsky.social · 1d

So
Cool!

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Yes indeed. Truly defines

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Love the cover of this song

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Nation Of Language is so good

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Today is National Coming Out Day. Like many, for me it was this slow process until one day you just say it out loud. Nov. 11 may not be the day that it happens but it is part of the process because it exists and is shared. Never know who on their own journey will need to know it exists.

d✌️ @artdeanlife.bsky.social · 2d

Absolutely a no-skips classic

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A beautiful song

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No. 20
It felt so rebellious to listen to this. We passed it around on cassettes secretly. It didn’t sound like anything else in 1983. It still sounds like the things that were yet to come.
Words to memorize. Words hypnotize.
#80sTop30 #MusicChallenge

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Violent Femmes - Add It Up (Official Audio/40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)

YouTube video by Violent Femmes

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d✌️ @artdeanlife.bsky.social · 2d

Great song indeed

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Super excited to learn of a new novel by @emilymandel.bsky.social coming autumn 2026. Love all her books.
#BookSky

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Exit Party by Emily St. John Mandel

Find out more about Exit Party by Emily St. John Mandel

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d✌️ @artdeanlife.bsky.social · 3d

Yes indeed! Everyone would sing along I recall. And it still sounds great really.

d✌️ @artdeanlife.bsky.social · 3d

We match! You have good taste 😎

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No. 21

Freshman at university when this one came out. Tuesday night college night at the local bar spot would have a packed dance floor with all of us still trying to figure it out. This song seemed to help the process. All love for this one.
#80sTop30 #MusicChallenge

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Erasure - A Little Respect (Official HD Music Video)

YouTube video by Erasure

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d✌️ @artdeanlife.bsky.social · 3d

Took a break from the 80s and spun this one on vinyl a bit. Such a great artist. This song. Such a story.
#MusicSky

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Ep. 4 - Jeffrey Martin - Red Station Wagon

YouTube video by From ONE, To TENN.

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d✌️ @artdeanlife.bsky.social · 3d

I do need to block out the Morrisey stuff to listen these days. Lots of memories tied up in those old songs though.

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d✌️ @artdeanlife.bsky.social · 3d

Much cooler those evening at the beach. Saw a freighter this time passing by.