Echo And The Bunnymen

THOSE 80’S SONGS: ECHO AND THE BUNNYMEN- THE KILLING MOON

We’ve all heard those songs in our lifetimes that anytime they come on, there comes a delightful feeling of nostalgia and excitement. For the past few weeks I’ve been revisiting some bands from the 1980’s. During my excursion into this, I keep finding myself drawn more and more into Echo and the Bunnymen. I will get more detailed on them at a later date because there is so much to unpack with Echo. There is one song of theirs in particular that has always stayed with me. Any time this song comes on the radio, in a movie, a playlist, etc, I can’t help but turn up the volume. The song is “The Killing Moon” which is found on their fourth album, Ocean Rain.

“The Killing Moon” first broke on to the music scene in 1984, and since then this song is everlasting. You’ve heard this song in countless films like Donnie Darko, Grosse Pointe Blank and so many more. This song is one of those perfect mood songs. The haunting nature of the song mixed with the string arrangement gives it that cinematic touch.

This is one of those perfect songs from an era that transcends the time.

Echo And The Bunnymen- The Killing Moon:

Guest Vocalist: Liam Gallagher

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For over 25 years, Liam Gallagher has been one of the best voices in rock music. I’d also say he’s one of the best singers in that time as well. His style of singing is uniquely him while taking cues from the likes of John Lennon and John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten). Over the years, Liam hasn’t lent his vocals to many other bands but, on the ones he has, he’s given those songs a different feel. Here are the songs Liam has guested on over the years.

 

The Prodigy- Shoot Down (from Always Outnumbered, Never Outgunned):

 


The Verve- Come On (from Urban Hymns):

 


Echo & The Bunnymen- Nothing Lasts Forvever (from Evergreen):

 


Death In Vegas- Scorpio Rising (from Satan’s Circus Vol. 2):

 

Cover Song: Echo and the Bunnymen (The Doors)- People Are Strange

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The Lost Boys, we all remember the movie and how cool it was and still is. There is definitely something timeless about the film. Perhaps it was the era that it was released among all the other great films of the 80’s. Either way, The Lost Boys is still celebrated. The soundtrack to the movie is also one of the best of the time too. One of the songs that has always stood out to me besides “Cry Little Sister,” and “Lost in the Shadows” was Echo and the Bunnymen’s cover of “People Are Strange” by The Doors. It’s one of those covers that when you first hear, you’re a little skeptical but, in the end, you realize it’s a pretty good cover.

 

Echo and The Bunnymen- People Are Strange:

 

The Doors- People Are Strange:

Top Ten Bands A-Z: E

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Bands that start with the letter E aren’t easy to think of. Not to mention, due the qualify to be included in a list of the best bands. Here is my list of the top bands with the letter E. As always add to the list of who you think should be included.

 

Echo And The Bunnymen
Eagles
Explosions In The Sky
Emperor
Entombed
Exodus
ELO
Steve Earle