'Til Tuesday: Voices Carry

The massive hit song "Voices Carry" by Til Tuesday got one of the most interesting music videos of all time, with a storyline that was poignant then and even more poignant now. And unlike some videos with stories from the period, it has aged well and it's not corny or chessy at all.

It tells us the story of a rock/pop singer (Aimee Mann) who has to deal with the nuisance of her male-centric high-and-mighty boyfriend (Cully Holland) and his rejection of everything she does, from her punk hairdo, her earrings and even her work which prevents them from having more time together.

A few cool points: we have some small dialogues in between the song, mostly from hateful boyfriend character (amazing performance by the late Holland); the performance of the song is highly effective in some particular moments, of which I cannot describe here, don't wanna spoil the enjoyment; and the whole video works perfect while addressing the themes of dominant males who think they own what their women must wear and look just so they can be pleased.

It's a must-see and must-hear experience, a true pop from the 80's that never fails. That final long shot is one of the most perfect images of all time and its meaning speaks louder than bombs. 9/10.