CD debut of the single for the song that was the first video to be played when MTV debuted in 1981, 1979's top 40 new wave anthem 'Video Killed The Radio Star'. Contains the B-side that appeared on the original 7 in ch vi... more »nyl, 'Kid Dynamo'. Slimline jewel case. 1999 release.« less
CD debut of the single for the song that was the first video to be played when MTV debuted in 1981, 1979's top 40 new wave anthem 'Video Killed The Radio Star'. Contains the B-side that appeared on the original 7 in ch vinyl, 'Kid Dynamo'. Slimline jewel case. 1999 release.
CD Reviews
A record that started it all
g_preziati | 02/07/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"When the Buggles released Video Killed the radio Star I was 10. It was one of the first "grown up" records I ever bought. This song started the Eightes way of making music. A masterpiece"
A Timeless Masterpiece!
Kai Hamilton | Saluda, NC USA | 03/09/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The Buggles song "Video Killed The Radio Star" is simply a masterpiece! With electronic-type voices and a dreamy pop persona... This song is at the top of my list! Which makes it all more mysterious as to why we will never hear from "The Buggles" again.... I urge you to get this Single... or even there classic "The Age Of Plastic" CD in order to see their masterful touch... "Video Killed The Radio Star" remains the true beginning of pop and paved the way for such lesser but good types of music such as 'Air' and 'The Chemical Brothers'.... After hearing this classic...You will be begging for "The Buggles" To return!"
Masterpiece
Martijn13Maart1970 | Husavik Iceland | 05/16/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"No doubt that big names like the Beatles, the Stones, Zeppelin, Queen and Hendrix might have had a bigger impact on pop history, but this is just one of those rare brilliant songs that is timeless in its own way. I compare it with great ones like Mickey, Amoureux solitaires, Clouds across the Moon and Everybody's got to learn sometimes, hits that gave popmusic its colour, songs that we will take with us in this new century. Only the best music can be played over and over again, without loosing its quality. This is one of those songs. Buy it!"
Pictures Came and Broke Your Heart
paradise_found | Musicland, USA | 10/24/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If ever there was an underappreciated rock group of the seventies, it was The Buggles. With several classic hits and far more never heard of terrific songs, they are severely underappreciated in music's history."Video Killed the Radio Star" is the only of their songs to give them an air of super stardom. The lyrics were excessively clever and the sound of the song is pure ear candy. Just the right amount of rock; from the guitar riffs to the understated vocals, it's perfect. The mockery of what was modern technology is sheer brilliance. Don't stop with this single. Buy The Buggles' albums as well. This is just a small example of one of the finest classic rock groups' strong writing skills.Absolutely essential."
Track Listings (3) - Disc #1