The 80s were deemed as ancient on 1 Jan 1990. 80s artists were flopping from the start of the decade. It was only 1993 for Duran and 1995 for Human League that radio thought they were okay again, briefly. Then in 97 radio one refused to play any artist not seen as current. This lead to all these acts going on the Here & Now tours, as they could no longer had any financial support to do their tours anymore or make albums.
With the loudness wars from the likes of Oasis, 80s music did sound quiet and a bit dated at the time. Basically if you didn't have your guitar turned up to 11, it sounded dated. Thankfully now, its not the case (for me) and 80s music sounds as current and as amazing as it deserves to be.
With the loudness wars from the likes of Oasis, 80s music did sound quiet and a bit dated at the time. Basically if you didn't have your guitar turned up to 11, it sounded dated. Thankfully now, its not the case (for me) and 80s music sounds as current and as amazing as it deserves to be.