Beyond Body Slams and Neon Spandex: 80s WWF Wrestling

Beyond Body Slams and Neon Spandex: 80s WWF Wrestling

The wrestling scene of the 1980s wasn’t just about body slams and grappling; it was a vibrant spectacle that carved its place into the heart of pop culture. As I unravel the neon spandex-covered memories, let’s step into the ring of nostalgia and explore the wild world of 80s WWF Wrestling and its larger-than-life personalities. … Read more

Unskinny Bopping Back in Time: Revisiting Glam Metal Music

Unskinny Bopping Back in Time: Revisiting Glam Metal Music

The Glam Metal genre, synonymous with “hair metal,” emerged as a glamorous and energetic force that left an unforgettable mark on the music scene of the late 1980s and early 90s. Glam bands were typically made up of men dressed in skin tight leather and women’s fashions. Band members wore make up and had big … Read more

The Top 10 Raddest Glam Metal Songs

The Top 10 Raddest Glam Metal Songs

Please enjoy our list of the Top 10 Glam Metal Songs based solely on the personal bias of Craig Retro, who like many of you, tried to grow up in the 80s but in truth is still stuck there. Our list of the 10 Raddest Hair Metal Songs aims to take you on a journey … Read more

The Totally Unobjective Top 10 Best Hair Metal Bands

The Totally Unobjective Top 10 Best Hair Metal Bands

Let the controversies begin. What follows is our list of the Top 10 Best Hair Metal Bands. No science or math was involved in the selection of this list. Just pure nostalgia. Stay rad y’all. 1. Motley Crue These guys are my number one just based on the sheer number of songs that make my … Read more

Compact Discs (CDs): The Sonic Evolution of the Digital Revolution

Compact Discs (CDs): The Sonic Evolution of the Digital Revolution

A Digital Star is Born (and Spun) The reign of compact discs (CDs) in the audio landscape marked a pivotal moment in the transition from analog to digital. As the 80s gave way to the 90s, CDs emerged as the sleek, modern alternative to the once-dominant cassette tapes and vinyl records. Although the concept of … Read more

Cassette Tapes: Unravelling the Sonic Tapestry of the 80s and 90s

Cassette Tapes: Unravelling the Sonic Tapestry of the 80s and 90s

Introduction to the Cassette Tape Era The cassette tape era dominated most of the 1980’s and into the 90’s as the most popular audio storage format. Although the version of this compact magnetic reel-to-reel tape enclosed in a plastic casing (cassette) was first released by the Dutch company Phillips in 1963, it was during the … Read more

10 Reasons the Walkman Still Captivates Us Today

10 Reasons the Walkman Still Captivates Us Today

The Dawn of the Walkman Era Ah, the Walkman! That quintessential piece of 80s tech that gave us the power to take our tunes on the go. But the Walkman was more than just a new gadget; it became a cultural icon that reshaped our relationship with music and technology. Today, we’re diving deep into … Read more

Exploring 80s and 90s Culture: Contrasting Nostalgia and Reality

Exploring 80s and 90s Culture: Contrasting Nostalgia and Reality

80s and 90s Culture and The Complexity of Nostalgia Everyone thinks that the time period they grew up in, was the “best decade ever,” right? Wrong. For some, childhood was full of turmoil, uncertainty, and bad memories. For all of us critical thinkers out there, we understand that our personal views of the past are … Read more