S3E12: Prince7v10(Pointer/Pretenders)

Ladies and gentlemen, we've got ourselves a classic 7-vs-10 upset special brewing! Sporting enough hairspray to damage the ozone layer, we have the 7-seed "I'm So Excited" – The Pointer Sisters' caffeinated celebration comes armed with vocals more energetic than a Jazzercise class, and lyrics so enthusiastic they make Tony Robbins look sedated.But don't count out our 10-seed dark horse – "Don't Get Me Wrong" by The Pretenders! Chrissie Hynde's masterpiece might be the lower seed, but it's packing some serious 80s ammunition: that jangly guitar sound that defined MTV, and new wave credibility thicker than a Members Only jacket.Can the Pointer Sisters' unhinged party energy dance circles around Chrissie's calculated cool? Or will The Pretenders' alternative street cred prove that sometimes the most 80s thing is acting like you're too cool for the 80s? Get ready for a battle between pure euphoria and effortless attitude!The absolutely terrible acting that Joe mentions in the Pretenders video in one frame: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the80sest.substack.com