Scratch that: The random songs of the 80s and 90s return to Key Food

Reporting by Stacie Joy 

The static-y-sounding versions of the delightfully eclectic hits from the 1980s and 1990s are back at Key Food.

This past week, reader reports came in that the soundtrack of our shopping lives returned to the grocery on Avenue A and Fourth Street after a 13-day hiatus. (This marked the second time the music died here in three months.)

However, it sounded as if you were listening to, say, Chaka Khan's "I Feel for You" on a radio with abysmal reception.

According to store manager Richie Gaitan, while the music is back, it does not sound great as the store waits for a part to arrive for its PA system. In addition, the in-store intercom system is still not working, so you won't hear them calling for Ralph in produce or someone to "look at the broken recyclables machines" outside. 

There is no estimate on the music repair date; it will be "when the part comes in...soon, I hope." 

In the interim — classic Halloween decor is up for your enjoyment.

P.S. 

During the research of this post, I heard in order: 

• Level 42's "Lessons in Love" 

• Men without Hats' "The Safety Dance" 

• Cutting Crew's "(I Just) Died in Your Arms"