Apparently the secret is...

Apparently the secret to getting Pandora to generate a good '80s mix station is to create a station based on "Take On Me (Extended Version)". This tip inspired by Blake Smith (aka Doctor Atlantis).

I tried it out and it seems to work very well, even though they play the Erasure version of Video Killed The Radio Star instead of The Buggles' original. Don't get me wrong. Erasure's a fine band, however Andy Bell is no Trevor Horn, but then, who is? They're both British though, so it's all good.

Anyhow, thought I'd share the secret with all of you. You know, for the betterment of humanity.