History of Awesome, Vol. 1

For the purposes of this compilation I am using term "sweet" to define things that I like, being the semi-goth that I am. I've tried to accomplish a few things within these guidlines: 1, present no more than three songs for any given year; 2, avoid well know hits as much as possible; 3, illuminate the progression and dialog of the pop music presented...example: there are two songs from Bowie's "berlin era", which is significantly innovative, and none from the glam era, which is awesome but musically not as inventive; and 4, make three cohesive mix cd's that stand up on their own. Within this rule set I've disreguarded the common Law of Mix CD's which makes doubling up on artists deeply frowned upon. This should keep yall's mp3 players busy for a while. Presented today:

VOLUME ONE: THE SEVENTIES

-a note on the track listing:The band names link to wikipedia entries on the parent albums, the song titles link to mp3s. The dates used where ever possible are the years when the album was recorded, not released...

Track Listing:

1. The Doors - "The End" (edited) 1967
2. The Velvet Underground - "Venus in Furs" 1967
3. The Stooges "Down the Street" 1970
4. Brian Eno - "Baby's On Fire" 1973
5. Lou Reed - "Oh Jim" 1973
6. Big Star - "Kizza me" 1974
7. Brian Eno - "Golden Hours" 1975
8. The Damned - "New Rose" 1976
9. David Bowie - "Weeping Wall" 1976
10. David Bowie - "Sons of the Silent Age" 1977
11. Iggy Pop - "Nightclubbing" 1977
12. Television - "Elevation" 1977
13. The Stranglers - "Nice and Sleazy" 1978
14. Wire "I Am the Fly" 1978
15. Public Image Ltd. "Low Life" 1978
16. Gary Numan "Down In the Park" 1979
17. Gang of Four "Not Great Men" 1979
18. Joy Division "She's Lost Control" 1979