Were the 80′s era songs of exceptional greatness or its simply difficult to forget their catchy sound?  I guess both facts compliment each other.  The 80′s era, although it is not that exposed, is still alive and kicking.  It will also be around and strong for more years to come, like a bank loan or mortgage.  Alphaville, Depeche Mode, Erasure, The Human League, Soft Cell and many other 80′s bands still enjoy a respected amount of radio air time, retro 80′s parties are still being promoted and followed everywhere, and …