10 - "Country Death Song" - Violent Femmes
This song is scary. Also closest thing to 'traditional' American music on any of these lists.
9 - "Robert DeNiros Waiting (Talking Italian)" - Bananrama
This song is also scary, if you know the storyline.
8 - "The Message" - Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
A far better 'slice of life' look at a poor Black community than 'gangsta' rappers have ever managed to present. If memory serves, this is another Night Flight introduction.
7 - "Safety Dance" - Men Without Hats
But not the extended version, which begins with spelling the word 'safety'. The version used as a single (and in the video) is better.
6 - "Institutionalized" - Suicidal Tendencies
Hasn't everyone had days where they could identify with these lyrics?
I'm not crazy
You're the one who's crazy
You're driving me crazy
5 - "Genius of Love" - Tom Tom Club
From this point on, all songs are ones that I am surprised I haven't mentioned until now. No commentary - you need to run out and hear these songs RIGHT NOW.
4 - "Because the Night" - Patti Smith
3 - "Melt WithYou" - Modern English
2 - "I Don't Like Mondays" - Boomtown Rats
1 - "Poison Arrow" - ABC
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