Favorite Songs: 115-111

115. "True Faith" by New Order (Substance)
One of the most instantly recognizable songs from the '80s, even if nobody ever remembers the name of the song. Just really great Euro-pop back when there was such a thing.
Line: "Now I feel you've left me standing in a world that's so demanding."



114. "Was It Something I Said?" by Orchestral Manoeuvres In the Dark (Sugar Tax)
This is just a stellar song. It's written and sung as if it's about the breakup with an ex lover, but in reality it's about the breakup of OMD. Andy McCluskey, lead singer of OMD, split with the band under rather ugly circumstances, and released Sugar Tax under the OMD name even though it was just him. This is pretty much aimed at the rest of the band in general, and co-founding member Paul Humphries in particular.
Line: "I can hate you no more, I can't even the score. Almost half of my life just fell right on the floor."



113. "Ring the Bells" by James (Seven)
I really don't know why I waited so long to buy this album. I first started listening to James in '93, when Laid came out, and have gotten nearly every album of theirs since, as they have really become one of my three favorite bands. This album, however, which was the album before Laid, for some reason I didn't get until earlier this year, and since the first time I listened to it I've been kicking myself for waiting so long. This is definitely one of the 2 best songs on the album, but not even top ten for the band. You will be seeing them on this list quite a bit.
Line: "Got to keep awake to what is happening. I can't see a thing through my ambition. I no longer feel like God is watching over me."



112. "Washing Of the Water" by Peter Gabriel (Us)
One of the most absolutely beautiful songs I've ever heard, off one of my top 5 all time favorite albums.
Line: "So tough to stay with this thing 'cause if I follow through, I face what I denied."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoKp1C6zrTc

111. "Not Enough Time" by INXS (Welcome To Wherever You Are)
One of the most underrated INXS songs, off what is unquestionably their most unappreciated album. One of the most blatant love songs on this list (so far), it is all about devotion, start to finish.
Line: "Making love, we are immortal. We are the last two left on Earth."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijf1b23xC80

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