Why Is 80s Italo Trendy And 90s Europop Not?

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The subject line sez it all frankly!

I am assuming - from the evidence of my ears - that the one is no better than the other. How did Italo become such a buzzword? Do you like it? If so why? (Please do not be defensive and assume I do not like it!!)

The Historiography Of Pop Part 7 aka The Great Eight

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Eight songs. Four to advance to the final votes. Here's how we do it:

You pick your favourite FOUR of the songs - no more, no less. The four highest scorers go through. It's easy! To help you decide, Poptimists members have written a short blurb for each of the songs explaining why it's awesome and should win.

( For Your Consideration... )

[Poll #802785]

Thanks to all the blurbers, and may the best pop win! (or at least qualify)