U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Peak Position No. 74
Backstory: This alternative rock and (somewhat) New-Wavish band was formed in Santa Cruz in 1980 and disbanded in 2000. This song was their first hit single, released off of their second album, Modern Romans, in 1983. It was a top 20 success on the Mainstream Rock Charts, peaking at No. 17 there, but only made it as high as No. 74 on the actual Hot 100. The music video also got occasional airplay on MTV. They would only have one other Hot 100 chart entry besides this one, a song called, "Let The Day Begin", which peaked at No. 51. Sadly, member Michael Been died in 2010 as the result of a heart attack. The band still occasionally performs today.
The review: Oh man, I have always absolutely LOVED this song! The upbeat alternative rock and New Wave rhythms, cool guitar work, occasional synths, and a nice drum beat, along with somewhat political lyrics about war and social issues, this song is just a classic in my book.
Final rating: 10/10
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