Robot Rock du Jour: Thomas Dolby – She Blinded Me With Science (1982)
This video was an integral part of my nerdlinghood. Visually rich to the nth degree: Besides the sweet sidecar motorcycle and lunatic scientists, you have the superhot lab assistant, Ms. Sakamoto, who doubles as a cello. Classic nerd track. BTW, Dolby has been the Musical Director of the TED conferences since 2001.
SCHEMATICS: Album artwork and other gems from Dolby…
Hyperactive! (12″ Version) (1984)
The beginning of this track always makes me think of The Bestie Boys. Great video.
Hyperactive! (Album Version) (1984)
Taken from Beta tapes, which is really cool. This version is much more in the vein of The Talking Heads.
One of Our Submarines (Live) (1982)
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Erik Roza
30 Nov 09 at 10:05