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    • The Cure. 3,369 votes. With a distinctive blend of gothic and post-punk influences, this English band gained a devoted following for their moody, atmospheric sound and introspective lyrics.
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    • New Order. 2,963 votes. Formed from the ashes of Joy Division, this seminal British act seamlessly melded post-punk sensibilities with cutting-edge dance beats to create a groundbreaking fusion of rock and electronica.
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  1. The mid-1970s British pub rock scene was the source of many of the most-commercially-successful new wave acts, such as Ian Dury, Nick Lowe, Eddie and the Hot Rods, and Dr. Feelgood.

  2. There were edgy new wave songwriters like Elvis Costello, pop bands like Squeeze, tough rock & rollers like the Pretenders, pop-reggae like the Police, mainstream rockers like the Cars, and ska revivalists like the Specials and Madness.

  3. Unlike its predecessors, New Wave wasn't confined to a single sound. It was an umbrella term, encapsulating many sub-genres and styles, from synth-pop to post-punk. The one unifying trait?

    • The Clash - London Calling. December 14, 1979. Punk Rock, New Wave. Critic Score. 100. 4 reviews. Amazon. iTunes. Music. Spotify.
    • Joe Jackson - Look Sharp! March 5, 1979. New Wave, Power Pop. Critic Score. 100. 2 reviews. Amazon. iTunes. Music. Spotify.
    • Elvis Costello & The Attractions - This Year's Model. March 17, 1978. New Wave, Power Pop. Critic Score 98 5 reviews. Amazon. iTunes. Music. Spotify.
    • Talking Heads - Fear of Music. August 3, 1979. Post-Punk, New Wave, Art Punk. Critic Score 96 5 reviews. Amazon. iTunes. Music. Spotify.
  4. Both punk and new wave wanted to get back to the focus and drive of early rock, largely in reaction to the excesses of the mid-’70s—the ponderous rhythms, smoke machines and seemingly endless...

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  6. Nov 20, 2019 · New wave was born out of a response to punk and came to dominate the late ‘70s and the ‘80s. New wave artists believed punk should be subjected to constant change, saying “radical content demands radical form” [(2)]. Not only did new wave reject the abundance of mainstream rockstars like punk did, but it also renewed and modernized punk.

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