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With all the recent talk about Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs), I think this one qualifies. Released not too long before the pandemic. It's quite prophetic. The lyrics fit, not to mention the pale horse in the thumbnail and other symbolic Easter eggs.

Barbarion - My Rock. I've posted this killer Aussie track previously and it should've been one of my first posts here. This video has everything and the track itself is an Anthem for us all. The video does have a certain "Steel Panther - Death To All But Metal" vibe.

Yeah, I think you may be right mate, it's too broad, so I've decided to make this (my) thread exclusively Australian. Something like "Aussie Pop Songs You May Not know". Including the 80s, 90s and 70s. Of course, all the Aussies here will know these tracks, but I'm always interested to know If these tracks are known overseas. Here's a great Aussie track from the late 90s.

I can't say that I remember either one, but just checking and apparently "Shock 'em Dead" stars "Traci Lords", so I need to check it out. Surprised I missed it actually. BTW, I googled some recent images of her and I'd still give her one. In fact "Traci Lords" is one of those celebrities, where because of her past glories, is bangable at any age... ... and I'm not ruling out necrophilia. I'd draw the line at skeletal remains though. I'm not a weirdo.

Yeah, a great track, but it still gets (deservedly) a decent amount of radio airplay.

Basically, any iconic, memorable 80s track (more along the Pop lines) that we don't hear very often these days. As for the change, don't question it, just accept it.

Rather than focusing on "obscure Aussie 80s tracks", I've decided to turn this into an "obscure general 80s tracks" thread. After all, it's my thread now, so I can make the rules. These two magnificent tracks don't get anywhere near the recognition they deserve. Pure 80s.

Aztec Camera - Somewhere In My Heart. Not an Aussie track, but an obscure 80s one nonetheless and it shouldn't be. This track sort of fell through the cracks. It should be popping up on classic radio stations, but it isn't. It's a shame. I really love this one.

Nice. These guys rarely disappoint.

Yeah, 100% pure quality. It's a phrase I've used before, but definitely two of the best in the business.

This nice new "Trick or Treat" retrospective popped up today. What a time machine movie that is for most of us. I was never really a "Fastway" fan, but I do love that soundtrack. Sentimental reasons I guess. This video reminded me of "Black Roses". Not as good of a movie, a bit cheesy, but it features "King Kobra" and "Lizzy Borden", so you can't argue with that. The two "King Kobra" tracks featured in the first "Black Roses" clip, are a perfect example of why I love this music.

Yeah, I remember both. Not a fan. I hated Ratcat.

Nice one mate. I mentioned my three favourite tracks from these guys earlier in the thread. This wasn't one of them, but great reference. Is there anything you don't know?

A track from "U2" and a track from "Guns N' Roses" that have a common, dark link. Chuck didn't get it.

That's why MY thread is about obscure Aussie stuff. It's mine now.

I don't know what the fuck is going on. Australia was the very last Country I would've expected to go down this Authoritarian road.

Mate, I was this close to posting "Nervous Kid", but I thought i'd stick to the 80s. Great call though, and yeah, she's as hot as fuck. Never got into Nick Barker. The Paul Norton track is a great time machine for me. The "Mondo Rock" and "Real Life" tracks are beyond Epic. "Do Re Mi" weren't really my cup of tea, but "Man Overboard" is a cool track. Fast forward to 1991 and Deborah Conway from "Do Re Mi" pulls this magnificent masterpiece of a track from out of nowhere.

That's all us selfish assholes ask.

Yes, but many wouldn't.

Nice one mate. Killer track. Australians are very familiar with the word "Sheila". Derived from "Sheela Na Gig". The "Sheela Na Gig" is freaky/sexy/mysterious/disturbing ancient shit. It must have inspired this band name.

Don't admit it, proclaim it! Nothing wrong with "Big Country" mate.

I'd love to see some new stuff from those guys. Many great tracks to choose from to post. This is one of the best.

I've decided to hijack this thread and turn it into an obscure Aussie 80s thread. Of course, these tracks won't be obscure to the Aussies here and I'm sure will be fondly remembered, but I would be very interested to know if these tracks did anything overseas. ... and yes, technically/allegedly, Jenny Morris and Sharon O'Neill are from New Zealand, but down here we have a "don't ask, don't tell" policy about that.

Are you kidding? "All You Zombies", "And We Danced". Classics. "The Hooters" were great, although, they did have their "knockers". See what I did there.

Big Country - In A Big Country. I've also posted "Look Away" because I love it.