Wouldn’t the best way to combine “Star Trek” and 80s music be with the fabulous “99 Luftballoons” as performed by that kittenish German pop diva, Nena? I seem to remember there being a lyric about Captain Kirk.

Okay, that’s a lie. I don’t seem to remember it–I heard it yesterday. Well, I played it yesterday in my car, on a CD that I bought with real money. One of two CDs I bought–”Monster 80s” and “Monster 80s Volume 2.” I wanted some simple pop songs to play for my sons in the car because they are showing an interest in the drums, and I thought some of these songs from a simpler time would have simpler

rhythmic— OKAY, OKAY, I JUST LOVE IT, OKAY?!

I have previously mentioned my love of Dexy’s Midnight Runners, whose “Come On Eileen” is of course found on “Monster 80s.” But lest anyone think me a musical silly-pants, you should also be aware that I had

nearly equal affection for Adam and the Ants. And demonstrating that

I was right then as now, “Goody Two Shoes” is to be found on both “Monster 80s” and “Monster 80s Volume 2.” It’s that good.