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12/5/2008 10:04:00 AM

Some sounds have an interesting temporal identity. One of them is the bang of the Simmons SDS-V electronic percussion set which automatically invokes the early '80s and you feel like putting on some black lipstick again. They were those white hexagonal pads you saw on stage in front of the drummer.

Here are some of the masterpieces featuring that beautiful piece of kit:

"Planet Earth", Duran Duran

Fantastic fills that sound like a bunch of meteors coming down.

"Today", Talk Talk

The highlight comes towards the end where Mark Hollis sings "Belle Malissima" and the pads go to a sort of a march beat.

"On meurt tous d'amour", Valérie Lagrance

Interesting blend of French passion and cool English production.

"The Song (We Go)", Ultravox

If my memory serves me well, Warren Cann played this drum part standing up on the unforgettable Monument Tour. Those were the days.