The Plastic Age
Buggles
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Every day my metal friend Shakes my bed at 6am Then the shiny serving clones Run in with my telephones Talking fast I make a deal Buy the fake and sell whats real Whats this pain here in my chest Maybe I should take a rest They send the heart police to put you under, Cardiac arrest and as they drag you the door They tell you that you've failed the test Living in the Living in the plastic age Looking only half my age Hello doctor lift my face I wish my skin could stand the pace In the bed I read my mind Remember how the mice were blind I watch them fighting in their cage Could this be the plastic age? They send the heart police to put you under Cardiac arrest and as they drag you the door They tell you that you've failed the test Living in the Plastic age Plastic age Plastic age PLAS-TIC PLAS-TIC They send the heart police to put you under Cardiac arrest and as they drag you the door They tell you that you've failed the test Living in the Plastic age Plastic age Plastic age
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Written by: GEOFFREY DOWNES, TREVOR CHARLES HORN
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"The Plastic Age" by Buggles is typically categorized under the New Wave and Synth-pop genres.
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Band MembersThe Buggles were composed of two primary members: Trevor Horn and Geoff Downes. They are the duo responsible for creating "The Plastic Age."
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Album Information"The Plastic Age" is from the Buggles' debut album "The Age of Plastic," which was released in 1980.
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Chart RankingsThe song reached number 16 on the UK Singles Chart, demonstrating its popularity in the UK.
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Video UsageThe music video for "The Plastic Age" made use of a lot of plastic imagery, tying in the song's lyrics about a world dominated by artificiality.
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Conceptual DepthThe song was described as a commentary on the increasing artificiality and lack of authenticity in modern society.
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MTV ConnectionTrevor Horn and Geoff Downes of the Buggles are also known for their song "Video Killed the Radio Star," the first music video to ever be shown on MTV. While "The Plastic Age" didn't achieve this level of fame, it's still an offering from the duo that redefined music and music videos in the 80s.
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Cover Versions"The Plastic Age" was covered by American punk rock band The Dickies for the B-side of their "Banana Splits (Tra La La Song)" single, showing the broad appeal and lasting impact of the song.
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Song DurationThe song has a duration of 5 minutes and 10 seconds, which is relatively long for pop songs of its era.
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Musical StyleThe Buggles, including in "The Plastic Age," are known for their fusion of progressive rock with pop music, creating a distinctive sound.
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