Introduction The Complex World of Retro Nostalgia: Bridging Memories and Meaning Ever feel like your cherished memories from the 80s and 90s don’t quite align with those of others’. Or struggle to recapture the serenity of the good old days, but end up lost in a sea of online retro nostalgia that misses the mark? … Read more
The 1990s, a decade of bold fashion statements and iconic trends, is experiencing a remarkable revival in 2024. Today we review some essential 90s fashion trends to uncover their origins, note their evolutions, and discuss their modern interpretations in today’s fashion landscape. Grunge Fashion Origins and Popularity: Grunge fashion, a style that screamed “I woke … Read more
10 Uniquely 80s Pop Culture Icons Who Still Influence Us Today The 80s keeps getting further and further away in the rearview mirror. Yet some aspects of that unique era continue to be relevant in our modern world. This Retro Review is all about 10 uniquely 80s pop culture icons who still influence us today. … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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