The Essential Weekly Playlist of: Peppermint Heaven

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THE ESSENTIAL WEEKLY PLAYLIST

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This week’s Essential Playlist comes from 80s tinged electronica outfit, Peppermint Heaven. Their latest album, ‘Precious Things’, came out in January.

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The Smiths – ‘There Is A Light That Never Goes Out’
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Was there ever a more magical song?  The soaring production, the exhilaration of new love, the emotion in Morrissey’s voice are a revelation.
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New Order – ‘Perfect Kiss’
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An eternally modern slice of pop genius.  Replete with melodic bass guitar and great analog synths, this influence can be heard in much of Peppermint Heaven’s music.  Groundbreaking!
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Tears For Fears – ‘Pale Shelter’
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A main source of inspiration for the Peppermint Heaven sound.  Timeless.
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Bronski Beat – ‘Smalltown Boy’
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The haunting 80s classic.  A time capsule of loneliness and desperation – freedom and release.
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Morrissey – ‘Suedehead’
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From the ashes of The Smiths.  One of his best solo hits!  Need we say more?
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Joy Division – ‘Love Will Tear Us Apart’
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The beginning of a new era in music – post-punk perfection.  Indie pop is still feeling the influence of this one.
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Pet Shop Boys – ‘West End Girls’
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Pop perfection capturing a magical moment in time.  It all comes together on this one.  Haunting,  uplifting and simply amazing!
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Chvrches – ‘The Mother That We Share’
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We never get tired of this.   A modern indie pop classic which always makes us smile.
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Years & Years – ‘Desire’
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Retro synth/pop is alive and well and breaking through all over the world!  We absolutely love this song – relentlessly catchy and fresh.
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Best Coast – ‘California Nights’
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Haunting, expansive production.  Powerful song.  Great, moody track.
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You can find Peppermint Heaven online on Twitter, Facebook and their website. Be sure to check out their previous releases on iTunes.

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