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Dec 19, 2023 · It might be difficult to define, but there is no denying that these top new wave songs deserve to go down in history. 1. Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) — Eurythmics, Annie Lennox, And Dave Stewart
- “Just Like Heaven” – The Cure (1987, Fiction Records) From their album “Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me,” The Cure’s “Just Like Heaven” is a celestial blend of Robert Smith’s melancholic vocals and dreamy guitar layers.
- “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” – Simple Minds (1985, Virgin Records) Thanks to “The Breakfast Club”, this song has become a new wave anthem. From the soundtrack album, “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” by Simple Minds etches itself in your mind with Jim Kerr’s captivating vocals and a synth-heavy backdrop.
- “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” – Eurythmics (1983, RCA Records) Off their second album of the same name, “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” is a synth-pop masterpiece by Eurythmics.
- “Love Will Tear Us Apart” – Joy Division (1980, Factory Records) “Love Will Tear Us Apart” from Joy Division’s “Closer” is the epitome of new wave melancholia.
- Elvis Costello: My Aim is True (1977) Costello’s debut album bridged the gap between the roiling punk energy of the mid-70s and the staid tradition of literate, intimate, popular songwriting that traces from the Gershwins, Berlin and Porter to Buddy Holly and Lennon/McCartney.
- Talking Heads: Remain in Light (1980) For their fourth and finest record, the Talking Heads (along with producer/collaborator/all-around musical badass Brian Eno) trotted out their African influences in full force.
- The Smiths: The Queen Is Dead (1986) If “How Soon Is Now” off The Smiths’ previous album was the starting-pistol shot announcing their intentions to delve into darker territories, then the title track off The Queen Is Dead was rhythmic strafing to the same effect.
- Blondie: Parallel Lines (1978) The wondrous pop, rock and disco songs on Parallel Lines weren’t supposed to exist on one single album. To imagine it is to put “The Loco-Motion,” “I Wanna Be Your Dog” and “Staying Alive” on a mixtape and pronounce it a band.
- “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” by Simple Minds. The song was originally written by producer Keith Forsey and composer Steve Schiff for the soundtrack of the 1985 film “The Breakfast Club”.
- “Tainted Love” by Soft Cell. The song was originally written and recorded by Gloria Jones in 1964 as a soul ballad, but it was Soft Cell’s 1981 cover that transformed the song into a new wave hit.
- “Rock Lobster” by The B-52’s. “Rock Lobster” is widely regarded as one of the most influential and groundbreaking songs of the new wave era. The song’s unique sound and style helped to push the boundaries of pop music and inspire a new generation of artists.
- “Blue Monday 88” by New Order. “Blue Monday 88” features a driving electronic beat, pulsing synthesizers, and a catchy bassline. The song’s distinctive sound was created using a combination of live instruments and drum machines, and it helped to establish New Order as pioneers of the electronic dance music genre.
My picks for the 100 best New Wave songs (loosely defined) are mostly by artists that were considered New Wave in the US, although some may be defined more as post-punk, but their selections are from a "dip" into a more New Wave sound.
May 16, 2024 · So much of music in the '80s was defined by the new wave movement, but what are your favorite songs from the genre? Let's rank the best '80s new wave songs that truly defined the decade, with the help of your votes.
100 Greatest New Wave Songs. Background - 'New Wave' evolved from 'Punk' in the late '70s being less anti-social and more radio (and MTV) friendly, hitting it's high in '83 and faded...
