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The fifth issue of our annual Periodical Numerical is a genre-defying exploration of all things Eighties. Our cover star is one of the decades most iconic artists, and someone weve had the pleasure of working with over the last six years as we developed our colossalBlondie: Against The Odds: 1974-1982box set. Annapolis, Maryland, punk scene participant Andrew Gebhardt gives us a peak inside the hooligan culture of Reagans America through the lens of beloved early emo band The Hated. Aaron Cohen follows his exception work on T.L. BarrettsI Shall Wear A Crownwith an examination of the late Syl Johnsons ongoings after his departure from Hi Records. Cold wave enthusiasts will find plenty to digest in articles about Scotlands Vazz, Belgiums Elisa Waut, and Isabelle Antenas adventures with Martin Hayles. Weve got Indian disco from Rupa, Tlingit yacht rock with Archie James Cavanaugh, and the Texan synth-funk of Jeff Phelps. Long-time contributor Jon Kirby returns to the fold with new insights on the making of Universal Togetherness Bands wild More Than Enough video from 1982 (as recently sampled in Hot Chips blistering Down single). Fellow Numero lifer Blake Rhein (of Durand Jones & The Indications fame) had been threatening to go long on the Gary, Indiana, scene for years and found some time between tours to turn in a fascinating study on the criminally ignored Magic City. Not to be left out, Numero ten year survivor and resident long hair Adam Luksetich produced one of the most imaginative box sets in our nearly-20 year history inBound For Hell on the Sunset Strip. Weve excerpted Katherine Turmans glittery liner notes from the 2xLP for those on the hair metal fence. Twelve unique tales from across the musical spectrum spread across 96 pages,Periodical Numericalis the hardcore music freak coffee table mag that you wish was in your dentists waiting room.