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Jan 25, 2007 · It can be best described as mixing the energy of Punk with a bit of 'Glam', 'Pop', 'Art-Rock' & 'Dance' and relied heavily on synthesizers. (Note- These songs are not necessarily the artists all-time greatest, but their best of the 'New Wave' sound.)
- New Wave Albums
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- Greatest Punk Songs
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- New Wave Albums
- 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.
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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 around '87. It can be best described as mixing the energy of Punk with a bit of 'Glam', 'Pop', 'Art-Rock' & 'Dance' and relied heavily on synthesizers. (Note- These songs are not necessarily the artists all-time greatest, but their best of ...
In the US, the term New Wave was given a different meaning than its original UK origins. The media latched onto the term and it became the loosely-defined "genre" that most Americans recognize as the 2nd British Invasion bands and American bands that relied heavily on keyboards, had big hair and colorful fashion, but still had a DIY, non-conventional persona. Some of the main European bands ...
Mar 1, 2022 · 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 aro...
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. Eurythmics, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart - Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) (Official Video) British band Eurythmics wasn’t widely known outside ...
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