Permanent Record Podcast

Episode 1: Yaz - Upstairs at Eric's (1982) Join Brian and Sarah as they discuss the 1982 debut album by Vince Clarke and Alison Moyet, better known as the synth-pop duo, Yaz.  We run through a quick history of the group, a track-by-track discussion of "Upstairs at Eric's" 11 songs, and then hand down a final grade on this important early-80s new wave classic. Part 1: Background Get the details about young Vince Clarke, young Alison Moyet, and even young Depeche Mode as we discuss growing up in the City of the Future: Basildon. Part 2: Personal History Learn how Sarah and Brian each discovered the album "Upstairs at Eric's" - and which one of them got sick listening to it for the first time! Part 3: Track By Track A track by track evaluation of the entire album!  Which songs get good reviews?  And how do YOUR favorite cuts make out? Don't Go Too Pieces Bad Connection I Before E Except After C Midnight In My Room Only You Goodbye Seventies Situation Winter Kills Bring Your Love Down (Didn't I) Part 4: Final