Oh yeah, I loved Galaxie 500's version of Joy Divison's "Ceremony". Of course, the band split with one guy going on to form Luna while the other two formed Damon and Naomi. For those who are interested, the fanzine CHICKFACTOR(issue 13) has an interview with Naomi Yang from the band. I didn't warm to Galaxie 500 as much as others as I felt that their records all ended up sounding more or less the same....have one G500 record and you've got them all. But it's perfect late night listening.
Other bands from the 80s that deserve your attention are the Scottish trio of Aztec Camera (the first two albums), Orange Juice, and Josef K. All masters of fine jangly pop.
Anyone who wants a copy of Chickfactor, just e-mail me....$10 including p&p. Or you can get a copy at either PolyEster Records or PolyEster Books (but wait a week until I can get over there to leave 'em in the shop). Missing Link also has copies of Chickfactor, but they're not mine.