An 80s Masterpiece

After a rocky start in the late 70s and early 80s, the Eurythmics focused all of their talent and experience to produce the defining moment of their career. The most memorable point in this moment was the video for "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)." During the baby stages for MTV, most of the videos were cheesey and embarrassing. A few artists were so cool, though, that they stood out among the rest. The Eurythmics were one of those; they truly raised the standards for making videos.



Beyond the videos, the music on this album is what's really important. With "Sweet Dreams" and "Love Is A Stranger," Annie's bitterness about love is surrounded by Dave's pulsating synthetic beats and soft, dissonant laser chimes. By just listening to these two songs, one would think that the Eurythmics had become a full-fledged New Wave synth band; and there are certainly other songs on here to appease that taste ("I've Got an Angel," "I Could Give You A Mirror"). But, the band refuses to be categorized. Several songs are textured by Dave's sleek guitar licks, adding some blues ("Wrap It Up") and even a tinge of latin ("This Is the House").



From beginning to end, "Sweet Dreams" flexes its muscles and relaxes, then flexes again and finally sighs with the brilliant "This City Never Sleeps." In fact, there is not a dull moment on this recording. While most of the albums from the eighties New Wave craze have dated and fallen into novelty, "Sweet Dreams" will remain one of the definitive albums of the genre and decade. Truly a one-of-a-kind Masterpiece!

Esta Es La Casa...

Before U2 singing in 2004 ¨uno dos tres catorce...(Vertigo)¨ there were Eurythmics singing ¨Esta es la casa ...this is the house¨; now, how groundbreaking was that back in 1983 an english band would utter some lyrics in spanish?

The songs are top-notch, I prefer the obscurities here: ¨somebody told me¨ has a really sexy beat; ¨I 've got an angel¨ is pure 80's rhythm; and ¨I Could Give You ¨ is so damn catchy with its ¨...how can you be so cold ? ....¨ phrase, it makes me wonder why it was not realeased as a single or at least made it to the Eurythmics'greatest hits album.

Ah, and the opening song ¨Love Is Stranger¨, what can I say about this out-of-this-world song? That I have used toothbrushes, mops and brooms to sing it at home when nobody sees me,for over a lifetime.

Fantastic album. They should come up with more newborn music!!!

Sweet Dreams Are Made Of This

A fantastic album! Wonderful songs like "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" are briliant, and just play through your head long after you've heard them. Masters of their form, their music bombines 80's rock with entrancing dance music melodies, to really great effect. Anyone who loves real music would love this classic album. Fice stars, all the way!