Spandau Ballet : To Cut A Long Story ShortSpandau Ballet signed their first recording contract on bassist Martin Kemp's 18th birthday. As soon as they had finished, they headed straight to Utopia Studios in Primrose Hill to cut their debut single 'To Cut a Long Story Short'. Within a month the single had been released and two weeks later the band were on Top of the Pops. The song is now acknowledged as the very first new romantic single, a sound and movement that changed the world. Track

this Hip Hop concept album was released the same year as Gorillaz' first 12" and is on a similar plane

Skinhead Train - The Charmers

Lonelily (Bonus Track) - Damien Rice

Sister Buddha (Intro) - Belle and Sebastian

Haunt - Washed Out

I Don't Love You - My Chemical Romance

The band were destined for big things with the album charting at #15 in the UK and #51 in the US

Una Por Una - Aldemaro Romero y Su Onda Nuevo (2

Opening Introduction - Sam Cooke

It’s Good To Be King

B6 Me In Honey

My Darling - Wilco