I was struck by the following music-player serendipity:

• Bruce Cockburn, “If I Had a Rocket Launcher”
• Cry Cry Cry, “Northern Cross”
• Poi Dog Pondering, “Catacombs”
• Aztec Camera, “Sun”
• Red Hot Chili Peppers, “Under the Bridge”
• Dream Academy, “Life in a Northern Town”

A real late-80s, early-90s vibe going on here. I continue to wonder how many Americans actually comprehend the BrE connotations of “Northern”, particularly with respect to socioeconomic factors like unemployment.