Synth & Swagger

All Video Commentaries

Hourglass
Music video analysis of Squeeze's Hourglass: its optical illusions, surreal humor, inventive visual effects, polished new wave sound, and comeback-era energy.
Hungry Like The Wolf
Music video analysis of Duran Duran's Hungry Like the Wolf: its cinematic adventure, MTV storytelling, new wave sound, and enduring 1980s legacy.
Head Over Heels
Music video analysis of Tears for Fears' Head Over Heels: its meaning, surreal humor, synth-pop sound, romance, and new wave legacy.
Down Under
Music video analysis of Men at Work's Down Under: its meaning, Australian symbolism, reggae influences, surreal humor, and new wave legacy.
Our House
Music video analysis of Madness' Our House: its meaning, family life, playful visuals, ska-pop sound, and 1980s new wave legacy.
Rock Me Amadeus
Music video analysis of Falco's Rock Me Amadeusi: ts meaning, Mozart references, rap influences, Austrian flair, and new wave legacy.
Goody 2 Shoes
Music video analysis of Adam Ant's Goody Two Shoes: its meaning, media satire, Burundi Beat, flamboyant style, and new wave legacy.
Take On Me
Music video analysis of A-ha's Take On Me: its meaning, groundbreaking animation, soaring vocals, synthpop sound, and new wave legacy.
Safety Dance
Music video analysis of Men Without Hats' The Safety Dance: its meaning, pogo-dancing origins, medieval visuals, and new wave legacy.
Girls Just Want To Have Fun
Music video analysis of Cyndi Lauper's Girls Just Want to Have Fun: its meaning, female empowerment, synthpop sound, and 1980s new wave legacy.