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December 31, 2008
Top 10 new releases of 2008
With 2009 nearly here, state law dictates I can wait no longer to reveal any Best of 2008 lists. And looking back on this year, we had a lot of things worth celebrating tonight -- mainly the new music from our favorite '80s acts.
I'd be shocked if 2009 brought as many good new discs from bands we've worshiped for nearly 30 years now. Are you listening, Bono and Thomas Dolby? Please consider that a formal challenge.
So here are my top 10 favorite new discs from '80s acts released in 2008. I've heard each of these start to finish, but see if you can guess which one CD I gave to music critic Sean Daly and said I never wanted to hear again

6. VENUS IN OVERDRIVE
(Rick Springfield): Rick takes his time on new releases and doesn't over-think the lyrics and melodies. That's right ... KISS (Keep it simple, Springfield). And it pays off big for him again on this completely likable album. (Read review)

As posted on ..."return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)">http://www.rickspringfield.com/ & ..."return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)">http://www.fox.com/dontforget/ Rick will be tapping an episode of "Don't Forget the Lyrics" on Aug 27th. Tickets to attend the taping are still available at ..."return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)">http://www.ocatv.com/shows/show/154 Rick is performing a bit of "Jessie's Girl" and the entire "What's Victoria's Secret?" with Ricky Minor and the houseband. This show is part of the fundraiser for "City Of Hope".