The Eighties Excavation Project, Vol.1

In hindsight, the 1980's are the most frustrating decade in the history of music. Even though some of the most interesting, eclectic and enjoyable music of the 20th century emerged from the 80's, the general public seems content in listening to the same clichéd hits that are a staple of Jack FM playlists, VH-1 countdowns & karaoke nights. Damn it, people! Dig deeper! There's a treasure-trove of things that have been overlooked, underappreciated or dismissed outright by the masses. It is my goal to find some of these forgotten gems and cram them down your throats until you never have the urge to Wang Chung again. With that, I bring you the first installment of The Eighties Excavation Project... The Better Beatles - Mercy BeatThe Better Beatles were, in the loosest sense, a Beatles cover band that formed in Omaha around 1981. They played a few shows to mixed reviews and their self-released 45 of Penny Lane/I'm Down got some sporadic airplay around the country and e...