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- In the US, 70s bands like Blondie, The Cars, Talking Heads, and Devo were some of the early pioneers of 80s New Wave Music. In the UK, Joy Division, Joe Jackson, The Police, and The Boomtown Rats were some early adopters of the New Wave sound.
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From big-name bands like Depeche Mode and New Order to up-and-comers like The Smiths and The Cure, there was never a dull moment when it came to this era’s new wave scene. In honor of this memorable era in music, we’ve compiled 100 of the best new wave bands of the 1980s.
- Everybody Wants to Rule the World. Tears for Fears. 1,162 votes. Tears for Fears' soaring anthem "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" features mesmerizing guitar riffs and vibrant synths, making it an emblematic New Wave hit.
- Don't You (Forget About Me) Simple Minds. 1,117 votes. Simple Minds' unforgettable anthem "Don't You (Forget About Me)" defines the 80s New Wave sound with its moody synths and Jim Kerr's distinctive vocals.
- Tainted Love. Soft Cell. 1,086 votes. Soft Cell's pulsating cover of "Tainted Love" boasts infectious synth beats, perfectly complementing Marc Almond's signature vocal style.
- Don't You Want Me. The Human League. 960 votes. The Human League captured the essence of 80s synthpop with their catchy hit "Don't You Want Me," featuring irresistible electronic hooks and an engaging duet between Philip Oakey and Joanne Catherall.
- Duran Duran. It is impossible to have escaped the 80’s alive without grooving to at least one of Duran Duran’s songs. Based in England, Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, John Taylor, Andy Taylor and Roger Taylor burst onto the scene in 1981 after having worked hard throughout the end of the 70’s on their showmanship and highly polished image.
- The Cure. Not all New Wave bands took the same path towards fame and fortune. When The Cure was put together by band leader Robert Smith in 1976 in England, the original musical focus of the group was on a dark and melodic sound that would help them to define what later became known as the Goth genre.
- INXS. The New Wave genre’s inclusion of straight ahead rock music tinged with pop sensibilities was most deftly captured by the band INXS. Hailing from Australia and lead by the incredibly charismatic singer Michael Hutchence, the band spent the early part of the 80’s touring almost constantly and releasing albums largely for the Australian market.
- Devo. Some of the New Wave acts of the 1980s were just plain weird. Devo is a perfect example. Formed in 1976 in the hotbed of rock and roll that was Ohio, Devo spent a large part of their early existence mocking what their perceived as the “de-evolution” of the society around them.
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The main years of 80s New Wave were 1980-1984. After 1984, Madonna, Michael, Prince, Bruce and others really took music away from New Wave and more towards a Pop Rock feel. Below we will look at some of the bands that brought 80s New Wave to the top of the charts in the early 80s.
