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Smokin’ on Jump Street
Year: 1985 Song: “Smokin’ In the Boys’ Room” by Motley Crue Confession: I’ve been avoiding writing about this video. But it’s October, a good month to face one’s fears or at least scare the crap out of oneself. So here we go. The video begins with some doofus running and falling and dropping all his papers in…
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Of Turbo and Lovers
Year: 1986 Song: “Turbo Lover” by Judas Priest So “Turbo Lover” is my favorite Judas Priest song because who among us can resist a three-verse extended metaphor that likens sexual intercourse to motorcycle riding. For three verses. Sometimes a beloved song does not a compelling video make, though. Fortunately, that is so not the case here. Compelling,…
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Wanted, Asleep or Awake
Year: 1984 Song: “Wanted Man,” by Ratt So, I’m going through these videos mostly chronologically, for reasons and for science, and sometimes I absolutely know I’m going to write about a particular video, and other times I watch Metal Mania or poke through Youtube, unearthing treasures. And what a treasure I have unearthed here. I had never even…