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Jan 25, 2007 · (Note- These songs are not necessarily the artists all-time greatest, but their best of the 'New Wave' sound.) Criteria: These songs were chosen and ranked for their musical quality, originality, and popularity in the "New Wave" era of approx. 1978 to 1987.
Jun 2, 2024 · 1. Depeche Mode has cemented their place as one of the most influential New Wave bands, pioneering the synth-pop genre. With hits like “Personal Jesus,” they seamlessly blend electronic beats with alternative rock elements, shaping the sound of modern music. 2.
- 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.
Jan 7, 2007 · List of the 100 greatest "New Wave" music artists chosen and ranked for thier popularity, originality, impact, influence, and talent in this genre of rock music.
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
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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.
