WHOA!| FIRST TIME HEARING Echo & The Bunnymen

WHOA!| FIRST TIME HEARING Echo & The Bunnymen - The Killing Moon REACTION

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WHOA!| FIRST TIME HEARING Echo & The Bunnymen - The Killing Moon REACTION
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@tommyjackson5725 7 ай бұрын

The singer Ian McCulloch wrote this song very quickly and said that basically god sent this song to him. He even credited half the lyrics to God. Its basically about the eternal struggle between fate and the human will. Amazing song.

@italoblu 7 ай бұрын

Well that kind of ruins it.

@haldorian520 7 ай бұрын

Always thought it was a homage to a woman he loves that rejects him for the convent, so that tracks, of course the “goth/witchy music style (which it is) conflicts with that audience I think…

@fernandocuriel124 7 ай бұрын

@@italobluAre you an Atheist?

@aerynsunx 7 ай бұрын

@italoblu TBF, McCullough also said that, (paraphrasing here) he believes the song has universal appeal because it can be about "everything". So he wouldn't object if your personal interpretation was different. To me, it's about vampires, so that's what I choose to believe it's about. LOL

@berniemargolis4288 7 ай бұрын

@@aerynsunx I always thought it was about a vampire, too, until I read an interview with Ian McCulloch. After seeing what he had to say, I believe he's saying that he has faith that at the end of his life he will be given the opportunity to accept Christ before he's taken.

@Liofa73 7 ай бұрын

"Fate, up against your will" has got to be one of the most poetic lines in a song. Bring on The Dancing Horses and Lips like Sugar are a couple of other classics from the Bunnymen.

@LowcountryJoe2 7 ай бұрын

Two solid suggestions.

@aerynsunx 7 ай бұрын

All of them, absolutely brilliant!

@raymo6795 7 ай бұрын

2 excellent choices, a great and under appreciated band

@ryanr5319 7 ай бұрын

Fan of 'Silver.' 🙂 like them quite a bunch.

@kf9346 7 ай бұрын

"Seven Seas"

@seansersmylie 7 ай бұрын

Time for Sisters of Mercy!!

@karanaman68 2 ай бұрын

This corrosion

@TurkeyVol 7 ай бұрын

Before emo, us 80's goth kids had 3 anthems: "People Are People" by Depeche Mode, "In Between Days" by The Cure, and THIS! Thank you so much for reacting to it. Another great, moody, mysterious, equally 'cinematic' song to find next is "Under The Milky Way" by The Church, from Australia. 《-- also used in Donnie Darko

@dimmuborgir4804 7 ай бұрын

For me it was Sisters of Mercy, Fields of the Nephilyn, The Cult.

@okantichrist 7 ай бұрын

No Bauhaus ?😂

@markwoodhouse7043 7 ай бұрын

The Church was amazing!😊

@crucialtaunt5717 7 ай бұрын

I've begged for Under the Milky Way several times. I'm not sure it'll ever happen.

@crucialtaunt5717 7 ай бұрын

@@okantichrist I'd be thrilled if they'd do Cuts You Up at the very least.

@TahoeNevada 7 ай бұрын

Their cover of The Doors’ song, People Are Strange is Top Tier! It’s from the soundtrack to the classic horror/comedy The Lost Boys!

@davidhuggan6315 7 ай бұрын

Great suggestion!

@nicolaanne4787 7 ай бұрын

Just what I was going to say and if I remember rightly, you did a movie reaction to “The lost boys”. Keep up the great reactions and can I just ask again, I’ll try to make it the last time 😅 Could you please react to “ Temptation “ by Heaven 17? Thankyou 🥰🥰

@TahoeNevada 7 ай бұрын

@@nicolaanne4787 I don’t think they reacted to The Lost Boys? Unless they have a Patreon?

@dosobrain 7 ай бұрын

Yes! Took the thoughts right out of my head!

@ashez2ashez316 7 ай бұрын

Soon as Amber mentioned Jim Morrison…i was like…Yes!!!

@panamafloyd1469 7 ай бұрын

Holy cow! My little Punk/New Wave crowd in college during the '80s were *seriously* into this band. Played them on the college radio station, covered the tunes in our lil' cover bands. Thanks so much for this. And another vote for "The Cutter", it will blast you away! EDIT: Oh, how could I have forgotten "Lips Like Sugar"!! Yeah, that one, too.

@anglosaxon5874 7 ай бұрын

Oh yeah "The Cutter" is great too. Such fond memories of that era!

@seanswinton6242 7 ай бұрын

This and "Lips Like Sugar" are my favorites.

@shaksper 7 ай бұрын

Spare us 'The Cutter'

@Johnny_Socko 7 ай бұрын

It's a longshot to get picked, but I think they would LOVE "Bedbugs and Ballyhoo".

@joannecunliffe8067 7 ай бұрын

Such a cool and important part of the 80's scene. In general, this isn't normally my sort of of music (and wasn't in the 80's) but I ♥♥♥ The Cure, Siouxsie and the Banshees and Echo and the Bunnymen ... oh yeah, absolutely! This is student bar music for me or late night talking about spirituality/philosophy music 🥰

@chrishackett554 7 ай бұрын

Under the radar band that’s been around since 1978 from Liverpool. The Cutter is another really good hit from the band.

@chrishackett554 7 ай бұрын

@@mick6721 your right. I stand corrected

@PaulWilliams-ko5fu 7 ай бұрын

The lead singer Ian Started in 1977 as a member of a band called The Crucial Three with Pete Wylie and Julian Cope. When they split each member formed a band that played an important part of the psychedelia scene in late 70s Liverpool,playing at the legendary Erics. Pete Wylie formed Wah and Julian Cope formed The Teardrop Explodes both successful acts in the early eighties. The debut single by The Bunnymen was produced by future member of the KLF Bill Drummond. Their debut album Crocodiles was produced by Ian Broudie later to form The Lightning Seeds.

@angiepanjie 7 ай бұрын

I forgot about Teardrop explodes. Thanks for the reminder.

@ianstopher9111 Ай бұрын

It is funny how The Crucial Three is always mentioned. Julian Cope dismisses it because it was so short-lived, plus his feud with Ian over her sister. There is no doubt there was something in the air in Liverpool at the time. You can see why Courtney Love dumped herself there in 1982 and made a reputation annoying Julian and trying to steal Ian's coat.

@paullynn473 7 ай бұрын

Sound track for many students in the 80's. Chill out song for any age ❤ timeless

@jeffreekoch9298 7 ай бұрын

Wow! Yall did Echo Bunnymen?? 🕺. I remember underground alternative bands like this was only shown on MTV late at night on segment show called 120 Minutes. Lol. Thry were a cool band. They were on the gothic post punk spectrum like The Cure, early U2 and Sioxsee and the Banshees and others. The alternative punk new wavers and gothy kids really like these bands. Watch the "The Cutter" from Echo Bunnymen next. You will like that one also,.a lil more upbeat.

@TamiThePinkHairedGirl 7 ай бұрын

Since you mentioned The Doors, you should check out Echo & The Bunnymen's cover of People are Strange. It was on the soundtrack for the movie The Lost Boys.

@elcorado83 7 ай бұрын

More to the point, The Doors famous keyboard player played on Echo & The Bunnymens song "Bedbugs & Ballyhoo"... the link between the two bands is deep...

@trickygoose2 7 ай бұрын

I know that Ian McCulloch, the lead singer, was a big Doors fan growing up.

@robertyrigoyen2510 7 ай бұрын

I believe E&tB's cover is the better version of "People are Strange"

@hellokimmy68 7 ай бұрын

@@elcorado83 Oh wow, I never knew that was actually him playing on "Ballyhoo!" That has long been one of my absolute favorite songs. I remember hoping Dave Kendall would play it on MTV's 120 Minutes. Jay will have a fit over the bassline.

@csn10 7 ай бұрын

Also on Crocodiles live at Royal Albert Hall, they work Light My Fire into a medley as they do on few live versions with bands they love like The Doors, The Beatles, Velvet Underground and The Rolling Stones.

@Jillyconjem 7 ай бұрын

One of my favorite bands. Mac is my comfort voice. “Lips Like Sugar” is a great one. Also, “Bedbugs and Ballyhoo”, “Nocturnal Me”, “Silver”, “The Cutter”, “Bring On the Dancing Horses”, and their cover of the Doors’ “People Are Strange” from The Lost Boys (the Doors’ keyboard player, Ray Manzarek, played on it). Thank you for getting around to these guys. Top 3 band for me. 💜💜💜

@ronparsons8786 7 ай бұрын

Bombers Bay!

@bjdefilippo447 7 ай бұрын

Bedbugs and Ballyhoo and Lips like Sugar for sure!!

@sandrahughes8645 7 ай бұрын

The cutter! Love that. ❤

@timdyer5903 7 ай бұрын

Seven Seas..

@Xiroi87 7 ай бұрын

Crocodiles! Jay will love the bass.

@peterdennis4394 7 ай бұрын

Lips like sugar is also a great tune by them.

@juliewhite7469 7 ай бұрын

👍

@umji3389 7 ай бұрын

i think they reacted to that.

@modaud358 7 ай бұрын

👍

@shadowplay5363 5 ай бұрын

That voice.... Epic post-punk band. All their classic stuff (Crocodiles-Ocean Rain) is so romantically dark, psychedelic and haunting. All top notch quality albums.

@db-gb5xi 7 ай бұрын

Another British rock group to check out active in the 70s/80s is Xtc - Generals and Majors, Making Plans for Nigel, Dear God, Ballad of Peter Pumpkin Head, Senses Working Overtime, Mayor of Simpleton, King For A Day.

@robertorojasbalarezo 7 ай бұрын

Senses working overtime is the best title of any song ever, such a banger

@robertorojasbalarezo 7 ай бұрын

Also then she appeared must be one of the most romantic songs ever created

@blackblake3658 7 ай бұрын

They do more British groups than American. Meanwhile, jazz does not exist on this channel.

@sandrahughes8645 7 ай бұрын

Definitely XTC!!!

@jamiedianne6778 7 ай бұрын

I’ve heard their name before but never heard their music….I’m OBSESSED. This song is incredible! Gonna send me down a new musical rabbit hole 😂

@albion7000 7 ай бұрын

Enjoy! There's so much great music from The Bunnymen.

@davidhuggan6315 7 ай бұрын

My favourite is "Nothing Lasts Forever" from 1997 🙂

@vickya8653 7 ай бұрын

This was def my style of music as a teen/early 20’s but same….Not sure if I’ve heard any of their other songs but will have to listen to more and see. Surely I must have 😂. This sounds vaguely familiar.

@csn10 7 ай бұрын

They're even better live, up there with other post-punk, new wave bands: The Cure Depeche Mode, New Order, Love and Rockets, Gang of Four, Bauhaus. Start with studio versions of Bring on the Dancing Horses and Lips Like Sugar, but then 1984's Live From Royal Albert Hall - Heaven Up Here, No Dark Things, With a Hip, Never Stop... all amped up and with Ian likes to work in a few medleys like on Crocodiles with bits of songs by The Doors, The Beatles, Velvet Underground and The Rolling Stones.

@mkmstillstackin 7 ай бұрын

You've stumbled upon one of the icons of the era. "Bring on the dancing horses" is another solid one. So many great tracks to choose from. Enjoy!

@ctsgurl2003 6 ай бұрын

I had the biggest crush on lead singer Ian McCollough! And while I love their older stuff like this and “The Cutter” , another really good song that showcases their amazing sound is “Bring on the Dancing Horses”

@michaeljohn1978 7 ай бұрын

This song was sensibly used on the opening credits of Donnie Darko, which famously had a bunny man in it

@clintlandrum9498 7 ай бұрын

I have to hand it to you. Your taste is so eclectic, and I love it. Y'all are willing to go anywhere on the musical spectrum, which is how it should be.

@Problembeing 7 ай бұрын

Eclecticism is the only way :D

@22tango79 7 ай бұрын

Ya’ll gotta react to the movie Donnie Darko-modern classic.

@blackblake3658 7 ай бұрын

Not really. They ignore jazz, classical. Lean in on British groups.

@clintlandrum9498 7 ай бұрын

@@blackblake3658 I'm gonna be nice and just laugh at you.

@ajschroetlin2196 7 ай бұрын

Amen!

@TheUnstableThinker 7 ай бұрын

I honestly was not expecting this band to ever come up on this channel, but now that you have; their cover of "people are strange" is 100% worth a listen to.

@morryswigs2005 7 ай бұрын

The Doors comparison is very astute Amber. The Doors and the Velvet Underground were big influences on The Bunnymen. The singer Ian McCulloch will love the fact you've compared his singing to Jim Morrisson. The song is very cinematic which is why it sounded perfect in Donnie Darko. The Echo in the band name was the name of the drum machine they used before Pete De Freitas became their drummer. Courtney Love turned Kurt Cobain onto the Bunnymen as she hung around with them when she lived in Liverpool.

@tictocbang7443 7 ай бұрын

Don’t forget “Bedbugs and Ballyhoo” with Ray Manzarek. 🤘

@kurtpflegl9724 7 ай бұрын

Speaking of the Doors, since the song lyrics mention fate, and J and Amber talked about the video feeling like a movie, as well as the Doors, I highly recommend you check out Echo and the Bunnymen's cover of "People Are Strange," which is on the movie soundtrack for "The Lost Boys."

@rbb9753 7 ай бұрын

Wait, whom did the Velvet Underground *not* influence?

@cptight88 7 ай бұрын

Courtney stalked them, she didn't "hang out" with them.

@Johnny_Socko 7 ай бұрын

@@kurtpflegl9724 Their "People are Strange" is one of my favorite covers. Of course it didn't hurt that they had Ray Manzarek producing and playing Hammond organ on it, but still...

@RightTurnClyde 7 ай бұрын

I was a teenager in the 80s, and Echo and the Bunnymeny and tghe Cure were absolutely my jam (though I secretly loved Wham as well). So many great tunes from the Bunnymen: Silver, Bring on the Dancing Horses, Seven Seas, The Cutter. All gems

@bjdefilippo447 7 ай бұрын

yes!

@fayesouthall6604 7 ай бұрын

That’s a good balance to have a pop heart and an alternative head.

@thebeardedseeker5633 7 ай бұрын

Teen of the 80s here, too. Absolutely loved the alt rock we grew up with and, like you, I was also a secret Wham! fan, as the crowd I hung out with thought pop music (or anything mainstream) was for losers. LOL. 😎

@isabeljimenez6067 7 ай бұрын

80's industrial/post punk is a genre you haven't explored much. I'm glad to see you're here..... now may some Sisters of Mercy.

@The80sCat 7 ай бұрын

Yes, been requesting. This Corrosion mostly.

@slimlouis6441 7 ай бұрын

Love Echo. Lips Like Sugar is another hit of theirs. I loved this era of music.

@joanbecenti8938 7 ай бұрын

Another reason why I'm internally grateful I grew up in the 1980’s and was blessed with wonderful music like this ❤️❤️

@robjones2408 7 ай бұрын

I saw the Bunnymen live at Hammersmith Palais in the summer of 1984. They were utterly fabulous. Back then, Mac couldn't do no wrong. From 1980-84, they were the best group around and that includes The Cure, The Banshees, Magazine, GO4, early Simple Minds, and The Jam. This is a magnificent song which I still own as a seven-inch single. Simply flawless. Jim Morrison would have loved it.

@ThomasFamily-jh8tu 7 ай бұрын

I was there too, happy days!

@bryanCJC2105 7 ай бұрын

I absolutely LOVED this song and Echo & the Bunnymen. They are very underrated in the US and such a great band. You would hear them on alternative radio and the cool clubs. They have a great selection of songs such as "The Cutter", "Bring On The Dancing Horses", "Lips Like Sugar", and "Bedbugs and Ballyhoo".

@DavidQuaile 7 ай бұрын

An alternative 80s collection is incomplete with out the Bunnymen! Love it!

@elegantirony78 7 ай бұрын

Under The Milkyway by The Church should be next

@sonsofthesportsguy 7 ай бұрын

Or Cuts You Up by Peter Murphy

@elegantirony78 7 ай бұрын

@@sonsofthesportsguy yes!

@DudeburkiTt 7 ай бұрын

Echo one of my favorite groups ck out Lips like sugar

@davidrobinson3716 7 ай бұрын

You can't go wrong with Echo & the Bunnymen, I believe the tune was a large part of the movie "Donnie Darko". They had several other great songs. Also Shane MacGowan of the Irish band The Pogues died this week. "Haunted" from the "Sid and Nancy" soundtrack with Sinead O'Connor was great, "Fairytale of New York" is a big time Christmas song in England from the Pogues and their song "Lorca's Novena" is on my playlist next to Echo's "The Killing Moon" because the two songs sound great together.

@lowracer1 7 ай бұрын

Yup. They should watch Donnie Darko on their movie channel

@Xiroi87 7 ай бұрын

Another vote for Donnie Darko! NOT the director's cut, but the original release, with this song for the opening scene. The killing moon will come too soon, moon cycle 28 days, and there's a bunnyman. Why the director chose to change the song for his cut is beyond my understanding.

@PD-jk5hd 7 ай бұрын

@Xiroi87 I always associate this song with Donnie Darko but only just realised the significance!

@effer3 7 ай бұрын

I associate this song with the Misfits series (UK) too 👌

@g.a.7527 7 ай бұрын

This song is on the opening of "Donnie Darko" which you need to hit on your movie reaction channel. Also, the Gary Jules cover of "Mad World" is on that soundtrack as well.

@mikek.468 7 ай бұрын

Now you're listening to the cool stuff, that the cool kids in the 80's listened to. I like it! Great as always guys.

@novusmundi 7 ай бұрын

I am a Gen X'er and have heard of this group, but have never heard any of their songs. This is a first for me too. This was haunting and great.

@DPRyan-vd5pp 7 ай бұрын

Me too! All the “weirdos” at my high school (1988-1992) loved this group, Depeche Mode, the cure, skinny puppy, the pixies, the smiths, etc…

@mickelkobeck7376 7 ай бұрын

One of my favorite bands....you must do Lips Like Sugar....

@agdeiu9508 7 ай бұрын

Rescue is my favorite Echo and The Bunnymen song.

@RandomJane104 6 ай бұрын

Definitely one of my favorites too. It's hard to choose a single favorite song.

@Pelesfyre 7 ай бұрын

Yeah! If u like this you'll love The Church. Under the Milky Way. ❤

@surlechapeau 7 ай бұрын

Jay & Amber, you'd like their "The Cutter"!! They barely charted in the US, but received plenty of airplay on US college radio!!

@gigi-ij1hk 7 ай бұрын

SPARE US THE CUTTER!

@tenbones1274 5 ай бұрын

Echo haunted my youth since their very beginning in the post-punk>New Wave/Romantic era of alternative rock. They were my anchor in this new music that finally became *mine* - something unique against what came before with my parents music (which I still love). All teens go through this phase, and it's exciting and profound. We get older and most times we realize it was just a "phase"... I feel fortunate that my phase with Echo, the Cure, Siouxie, Bauhaus, Depeche Mode, and the rest of the 2nd British Invasion never really ended. They stood the test of time. Now my daughter has the pleasure of diving in and is just as enraptured as me. I look forward to you two going on that dive. Cuts to look for from Echo and the Bunnymen - Bring on the Dancing Horses, New Direction, Seven Seas, Bombers Bay, Bedbugs and Ballyhoo, Lovers on the Run

@jkbezo1 7 ай бұрын

The cool punk goth crowd were into The Cure, Echo and the Bunnymen, Siouxsee and the Banshees, Killing Joke, Xmal Deutschland, New Order/Joy Division, Depeche Mode, Clan of Xymox, Bauhaus, Chamaleons, The Cult, etc. And modern bands like Frozen Autumn, She Past Away, Twin Tribes, Lebanon Hanover, etc . Dark wave/post-punk, new wave. The Doors/Jim Morrison were huge influences for bands like this you are right. "The Cutter", "Lips like Sugar" and "Bedbugs and Ballyhoo" are next ones to check out from Echo and the Bunnymen.

@stevenanderson7461 7 ай бұрын

There use to be a club in Liverpool called Eric's a lot of punk bands played there in the late 70s. Ian mckullack use to go to Eric's when he was 17. There was a lot of bands from Liverpool started in Eric's from the mighty wah, Echo and the bunnymen, Dead or alive, OMD, Frankie goes to Hollywood, Teardrops explodes, China Crisis, the icicle works and many more bands.

@joesmith8725 7 ай бұрын

I think this song is about vampires. Echo and the Bunnymen is a nice band from the late '70s, '80s, and early '90s. Ian does have similar voice to Jim Morrison from The Doors. They were a bit shoegaze/pschedelic like you said. . This was considered alternative back then and new wave/post-punk. Goth/darkwave. Bands like New Order/Joy Division, The Cure Tears for Fear, , Killing Joke, Sioxsee and the Banshees, Sisters of Mercy, Psychedlic Furs, The Chamaleons, Love and Rocket, Clan of Xymox, Modern English, The Smiths, etc. Dark, mysterious, moody, dancing rock music. Very influential groups. . Modern groups would be like She Past Away, Twin Tribes, Frozen Autumn, etc. Check all of these groups out. Good pointing out The Doors! They were part of this movement in some ways. Check out Echo and the Bunnymen's other songs/videos! "The Cutter", "Lips like Sugar", etc.

@scotmax8426 7 ай бұрын

I'm 15, in high school, breaking every uniform rule and getting away with murder, eyeliner out to my ears, black mohair jumper to my knees, it was Scotland 1984 and this was my everything! lol can't believe you've even heard this ! lol brilliant. thank you. one of my favourite songs. So glad you liked this the way you did! :D brilliant. Cheers (Y)

@andyw8984 6 ай бұрын

Me too, haha

@wiltchamberlainisthegoat13 7 ай бұрын

Great song from 1984. Just let me go back and see them in person because there’s nothing better than the 80s. And this song is amazing! 🌙 🌝

@cardinal4323 7 ай бұрын

This haunted me in middle school, I was obsessed with college radio before they changed the format, then it was used in Donnie Darko so perfectly. Please listen to "Bring on the Dancing Horses", that was my intro song to Echo and the Bunnymen, one of my faves from the era

@michaelminch5490 7 ай бұрын

With Echo and the Bunnymen, Siouxiee & the Banshees, and The Cure, you two have taken your first steps into the darker side of '80s Wave, also known as Goth. I can't wait for you to discover Bauhaus. "She's in Parties" might be a good start, or maybe "Spirit." Their take on Bowie's "Ziggy Stardust" is the song that solidified my undying fandom.

@adamyoung480 6 ай бұрын

Aloha. Don’t forget Joy Division!

@kbusby4824 7 ай бұрын

Great band. Saw them live as an undergrad in 1987. Lips Like Sugar should be next.

@jons3808 5 ай бұрын

This song is incredible. It was good being in high school and college in the 1980s!

@ignitedfw 7 ай бұрын

Awesome, I've been waiting for this one, my favorite band and a good start with the Killing Moon. Saw them in Dallas live earlier this year. But let's go a little deeper with something more upbeat like "The Cutter". "Lips like Sugar" is their most commercial song but not one of my favorite. Glad to see ya'll getting into some of the great post punk bands.

@elizabethbrown6287 5 ай бұрын

Wow, trip down memory lane! What a superb choice. The Bunnymen were my first live gig, Birmingham Odeon 1984. A superb and fantastic group I have loved ever since. The drummer Pete De Freitas was tragically killed in motorbike accident close to where I live. Very sad.

@djm0111 7 ай бұрын

Lips Like Sugar should be next. Love that you mentioned Jim Morrison. They recorded a PHENOMENAL song called Bedbugs and Ballyhoo, which they recorded with Doors keyboard player Ray Manzarek. Has a great Doors sound mixed with Echo’s dark 80s new wave.

@cindyquinn9739 7 ай бұрын

Ooh I’ve been waiting for this, thank you!! If you want to try more, check out Lips Like Sugar or The Cutter or Bring On The Dancing Horses. Also, I’ve got a suggestion for female Friday that I think Amber in particular will love: Mother Mother by Tracy Bonham. 90s indie hit with great lyrics.

@robinnelson1248 7 ай бұрын

If you like this and you like that haunting sound....you need to listen to Bauhaus. Peter Murphy's voice will really pull you in. Kick in the Eye, Honeymoon Croon, Hollow Hills, Third Uncle, She's in Parties...they are the Godfathers of Goth

@RandomJane104 6 ай бұрын

The obvious choice if they like this one is Peter Murphy's "Cuts You Up."

@paulwalker9421 7 ай бұрын

Love this group Suggest" Lips Like Sugar" This song is about a struggle between Fate and your human will. love this group Thank you!

@TonyPucci11 7 ай бұрын

You guys are so ready to hear The Church! The obvious and most popular song to start with is “Under the Milky Way”.

@tictocbang7443 7 ай бұрын

Echo in the band name referred to a drum machine. Then they got the brilliant drummer Pete de Freitas, who sadly died in a motorcycle accident. Amazing band.

@ianstopher9111 Ай бұрын

It was a Korg Mini Pops Junior and it latest very little time before Pete came in.

@carolinekingham7316 7 ай бұрын

The dark mysterious lyrics of many of these 80s goth bands are beyond close scrutiny I think. It's enough to feel the sound and the words, with phrases like "he will wait until you give yourself to him" haunting your mind forever

@kellypedersen9896 7 ай бұрын

The "Echo" in the band name refers to the drum machine they utilized when they started; wten they recruited a human drummer, and just kept the name. Amber was spot-on; Echo & The The Bunnymen were on the "new psychedlia" end of 80s UK new wave bands, and singer/ guitarist/ songwriter Ian McCulloch was compared to Jim Morrison by many critics at the time (I'm sure you'll see a lot of requests for their cover of The Door's "People Are Strange" in the comments- which they did for "The Lost Boys' soundtrack".) This was from their quietest (by far) album, 1984's "Ocean Rain"- their 4th album at this point. Its slower, darker pace and acoustic arrangements threw a lot of people off guard- in a good way. They had a string of indie hits throughout the 80's- "Rescue", "Do It Clean", "No Dark Things", "Show Of Strength", "The Cutter", "Seven Seas", "Bring On The Dancing Horses", "Lips Like Sugar". You may also want to check out "Proud To Fall", from Ian McCulloch's first solo abum from 1989, "Candleland", after The Bunnymen's first break-up, and immediately following the death of Bunnymen drummer Pete DeFreitas in a motorcylde crash earlier that year (McColloch dedicated the "Candleland" album to him).

@annother3350 7 ай бұрын

oh OK, that was an Italian company who made the EKO drum machine

@ceemartin5624 7 ай бұрын

Finally you've done Echo & The Bunnymen. From the same album, Ocean Rain is pretty good. Also from an early album, The Cutter has a pretty unique sound.

@jjdrussell 7 ай бұрын

I’m glad you’re finally reacting to them as they are quintessential ‘80s English rock. Please keep “Lips Like Sugar” in your back pocket. Such an amazing song with many layers of sound.

@juliewhite7469 7 ай бұрын

"Lips Like Sugar" ❤

@foxandscout 7 ай бұрын

My favorite new wave band. Have seen them more than any other post-punk -new wave-band/person from the late ‘70s/‘80s. Seen in every decade -and they are still touring. Lead singer, Ian McCullough, has a beautiful voice and beautiful face, and those “lips like sugar” have gotten “Mac the mouth” in trouble more than once. But the melodies and the lyrics-which are arguably pure poetry-are gorgeous and keep the fans coming and growing. The Wikipedia entry is practically book-length. Jump into the rabbit-hole and explore ; perhaps go chronologically . . . you will have a lovely winter.

@stevedahlberg8680 7 ай бұрын

The classic Post Punk band and very significant and influential. That whole Ocean Rain album is fire and it became huge after it dropped. My drummer in our post punk band who was also a roommate and friend turned me on to it, and we used to blast it. It took him about a week to completely work out all of the drum parts on the album. We loved it so much and he could actually kind of sing in that style. Literally pick any song from Ocean Rain and you would have a great reaction.

@sheila1965troubles 7 ай бұрын

My favorite of theirs is a quintessential 80s New Wave love song called "Lips like sugar." You HAVE to check that one out!

@gary8118 7 ай бұрын

Nice one. An incredible vocalist and band, they really walked their own path. As their contemporaries, U2, set about conquering America, the Bunnymen toured Iceland (unheard of then) and Scandinavia. Bang on that The Doors and Velvet Underground were big influences, as was David Bowie. The guitarist, Will Sergeant, once said that on this song the bass was influenced by Russian balalaika bands (another place they toured during the old Communist era). In addition to the many song recommendations, I’d vouch for The Back of Love. Such incredible energy, drive and vocal range, it was the song that made me a Bunnymen fan.

@cliffordwaterton3543 7 ай бұрын

'Back of Love'. 'Do It Clean', 'Rescue' are 3 of my faves. Great underestimated band who have recently announced dates for a greatest hits tour of the UK.

@robertyrigoyen2510 7 ай бұрын

"This is the greatest song ever written." - Ian McCulloch, Echo & the Bunnymen

@oskarobit 7 ай бұрын

Lots of bands in the early 80s felt the influence of Post-Punk and from Joy Division, including The Cure and this ones. I loved this song back in the days and I do now! Ian MacCulloch said “It’s about everything, from birth to death to eternity and God - whatever that is - and the eternal battle between fate and the human will. It contains the answer to the meaning of life. It’s my ‘To be or not to be.'”.

@antoniofernandez7075 7 ай бұрын

“Lips Like Sugar” is amazing from them as well¡¡

@TheRedStateBlue 7 ай бұрын

their cover of The Doors "People Are Strange" is one of the best covers in rock history.

@kimmycook2698 7 ай бұрын

This brings back memories of clove cigarettes and chocolate covered coffee beans...still sounds so good, glad ya'll listened to it!

@stuberry1875 7 ай бұрын

In my humble opinion, the second best band to come out of Liverpool.🙂

@xoxxobob61 7 ай бұрын

Well I don't think Liverpool would say anything from there is "Second best"! Can we call them the "Dark Beatles"? 🤣

@johnmavroudis2054 7 ай бұрын

I’d go “CLINIC” (speaking of “Dark Beatles!), but, yeah, Echo were great, too!

@loloabyu 7 ай бұрын

This song is a masterpiece. Dark, haunting and so beautiful.

@drums4b 10 күн бұрын

Just like the J&MC!!

@shelbymarshalliii3358 7 ай бұрын

This is one of my fav bands from the 80s, more thank the Cure, these guys fit in with the bands like Psychedelic Furs, The Church , Tears for Fears. SO if you like them check out more and maybe even the Church song Metropolis or Reptile. Im glad you enjoyed this. Another great song from Echo and the Bunnymen is Seven Seas or The Cutter. :D

@TonyPucci11 7 ай бұрын

The Church…my favorite band for 35 years!

@cintfromtexas8196 7 ай бұрын

Absolutely great listen. Another vote for : THE CUTTER, LIPS LIKE SUGAR, BRING ON THE DANCING HORSES.

@nonyabeeswacks1919 7 ай бұрын

Echo & the Bunnymen's "Heaven Up Here" is the best album cover of all time. I had a long form poster version of it back in the 90s

@RandomJane104 7 ай бұрын

The album itself is also phenomenal. This is one you can judge by the cover. :)

@AdrianDeVore 7 ай бұрын

Great LP and cover!

@MikeKeel 7 ай бұрын

You've finally discovered The Bunnymen! Liverpool's finest. Wholly recommend The Cutter. Never Stop or Lips like Sugar. Seven Seas.

@coachtomas 7 ай бұрын

I didn't think either of you would like this, but firstly this has shown to me how far you have come and secondly how much you have both grown your "music ear" while listening to all these random song requests you get. This band were under the radar even during their peak hence not everyone is aware of them. I am glad that you have listened to bands like The Cure and Echo and the Bunnymen as perhaps they were not as big in the US.

@ericdeaver3051 7 ай бұрын

Always loved Echo and the Bunnymen… you will like Lips Like Sugar I am sure!

@Stevenimich 6 ай бұрын

Of course, Echo and the Bunnymen... LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE the band!

@gogokrista 7 ай бұрын

Adding another vote for "Lips Like Sugar."

@tjhunger8644 7 ай бұрын

Can you play a song by the Pogues in remembrance of the Great Shane MacGowan The lead singer of The Pogues, Shane MacGowan, passed away on November 30, 2023, at the age of 65. He was a beloved and influential figure in the music world, known for his unique blend of Irish folk, punk rock, and traditional balladry. He was known for his hard-hitting lyrics and raspy, heartfelt vocals that captured the essence of The Pogues'. Their most famous song is a Christmas song "Fairytale of New York", a duet with Kirsty MacColl. Released in 1987, the song has become a Christmas standard in the United Kingdom and Ireland, and has been covered by numerous artists. The song is a bittersweet tale of two lovers on Christmas Eve, set against the backdrop of poverty and addiction. Despite its dark themes, the song has become beloved for its honesty and humor, and its catchy melody. MacGowan was born in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland, in 1957. He moved to England with his family when he was a child and began playing music in his teens. In the late 1970s, he formed The Pogues, a band that quickly gained a reputation for its wild live shows and eclectic mix of genres. The Pogues released several critically acclaimed albums during the 1980s, including "Red Roses for Me" and "Rum Sodomy & the Beggar's Banquet." MacGowan's personal life was often troubled by addiction and ill health. He struggled with alcoholism and drug abuse for many years, and he also suffered from a number of physical ailments. Despite his challenges, MacGowan continued to make music and perform throughout his life. He released several solo albums and collaborated with a variety of other artists. MacGowan was a complex and contradictory figure, but he was also a gifted songwriter and a charismatic performer. He was a true original who left an indelible mark on the world of music. His songs will continue to be enjoyed and cherished by fans for generations to come.

@tjhunger8644 7 ай бұрын

@effer3 7 ай бұрын

Didn't know Shane McGowan died! 😢

@chthoniapodcast 7 ай бұрын

Love Echo and the Bunnymen! "Ocean Rain" is another good one in this style, and I also love "Do It Clean" and "Seven Seas", and lesser known ones like "Higher Hell". I met Ian Mac...wow, 20 years ago now! Not sure his voice is quite the same anymore after chain smoking for years. :)

@ronparsons8786 7 ай бұрын

These guys are awesome. Bring on the dancing horses is a famous song from this era, lips like sugar as well I just saw echo and the bunnymen 2 weeks ago down on the beach at a festival here in SoCal. They sounded great

@timsanford5310 7 ай бұрын

If you haven't already reacted to them you guys might like a band called The Sisters of Mercy. They were popular in the 80s and early 90s.

@The80sCat 7 ай бұрын

Yesss! More, This Corrosion, Lucretia My Reflection...

@charliegeorge9393 7 ай бұрын

they did this corrosion and didn't like it

@MrRugger 7 ай бұрын

You sure? Can’t find it with Google. Maybe another reaction team?

@scotmax8426 7 ай бұрын

loved them, and the mission !

@pica6888 7 ай бұрын

Great 80’s Alternative band. Seen them several times.

@anthonyv1719 7 ай бұрын

One of the great vocalists of his generation. Still touring to this day. Never got the credit they deserved. This song was on several film tracks, most notable Jake Gylinehall and the famous indie film where he sees a giant rabbit.

@xanajak 7 ай бұрын

One of those songs I listen to 28 times in a row every time.

@mkmstillstackin 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for finally getting to this one! It can NOT be overstated how much this album, song, and band are cornerstones of 80's Alternative! Front man, Ian McCulloch, is emblematic of the era. "Seven Seas", "Bring On The Dancing Horses", and "Lips like Sugar" would be my next recommendations. Edit: Everyone sleeps on "Ocean Rain" the title track of this album (probably because of its slow tempo), but its another very solid one!

@fabiobianchini694 7 ай бұрын

Ocean Rain is my favourite song in this unbelievable album

@mkmstillstackin 7 ай бұрын

@@fabiobianchini694 you are obviously one of exquisite taste. 🙂

@barbaralindsey9587 7 ай бұрын

I love this song another good one from them is Lips like sugar

@renyauger4560 7 ай бұрын

Classic Dark Wave. One of the most important bands of the 80’s, up there with The Cure, Depeche Mode & New Order.

@steveb7429 7 ай бұрын

Omg. Takes me back to my college days in San Diego. A lifetime ago. Yikes time flies!

@martileah 7 ай бұрын

My very favourite ' Echo and the Bunnymen' single.🫶💕 Amber your lovely "Thin Lizzy" top has me thinking that you guys would love "The Boomtown Rats" an Irish post punk era band. "Rat Trap" from 1978 is a gem ,great stoorytelling lyrics, brilliant theatrical energetic music ,great brass, great keyboards, fab guitar and a charismatic Bob Geldof front man. ( This guy was the person who came up with the inspirational " Band Aid" Charity single "Do they know it's Christmas"and the massive Wembley concert after he had seen a news report on the desperate famines in Ethiopia in 1983/84 which led in turn to the USA for Africa single in 1985. The Boomtown Rats also had big hits with "I dont like Mondays" ( inspired by a mass shooting carried out by a young girl student in the US) But "Rat Trap" ( the original demo version from 1978 is a genius piece of punk- pop ,youll love it ,i guarantee it 🫶💕) Bono has said that Geldof and The Boomtown Rats were an influence !!!

@edwardduarte7393 7 ай бұрын

Favorite Band! Seen them about 10x. There catalog is insane. Killing Moon is Major Tom reversed chords. Curt Cobain loved this song.

@cuedotfilms4427 7 ай бұрын

Oh, this is one of my absolute favourites. I used to listen to this over and over when I was in my teens. This brings out the goth in me again.

@robwealer5416 7 ай бұрын

U2 was considered, in part, a Echo clone in the very early days... no bigs, they acknowledge the influence of these guys..

@sweetwilly 7 ай бұрын

One of the best songs of the 80s. Next up listen to The Cutter. ❤

@orangeandblackattack 7 ай бұрын

Another underrated great band from my 80s. I got to hear them in college (of course) and was blown away. Psychedelic music int he form of new wave. It is a mind trip for sure.