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Apr 1, 2024 · A-ha’s infectious synthpop gem “Take On Me” boasts catchy keyboard hooks combined with Morten Harket's soaring falsetto, creating an irresistible anthem that encapsulates the spirit of 80s New Wave. Paired with its groundbreaking music video, this song remains a cultural touchstone for generations of fans. 7.
- New Wave Songs List
- "Rock Lobster" by The B-52's
- "People Are People" by Depeche Mode
- "Come on Eileen" by Dexy's Midnight Runners
- "Once in A Lifetime" by Talking Heads
- "Sweet Dreams" by Eurythmics
- "Safety Dance" by Men Without Hats
- "Cars" by Gary Numan
- "Pop Musik" by M
- "Whip It" by Devo
New wave is a genre of rock music tied to 1970s punk rock that became popular in the late 1970s and the early 1980s. Its greatest classics were released in the '80s, but the genre has existed for nearly 40 years. Until it became a truly distinct genre, new wave music was similar to punk rock. It subsequently engendered subgenres and fusions, includ...
"Rock Lobster" clocks in at 183bpm, which is just ridiculously fast. It was a surf record made by weirdos from Georgia. It tears up the dance floor. It mixes well with "Modern Love" by David Bowie and "Tenderness" by General Public. For a new generation, however, this song may also forever be immortalized by Peter Griffin's acoustic performance on ...
Just one of many sad songs from a man named Gore. It was their first commercial hit in the U.S. back in the summer of '85 when it peaked at number 13. More importantly, it showed America who would become the most successful band of the genre. The Cure, The Smiths, and New Order all had their moments on top, but overall Depeche Mode (which means fas...
I almost made this number one, but I have trouble giving the title to a one-hit wonder—although it should be noted that they had many ska hits in the U.K. The overalls will be etched in our brains forever. One more thing: Is it just me or does this song feel like a prequel to Chumbawamba's "Tubthumping?" From Ta Loo Ra to Danny Bo.
A surreal foresight into a midlife crisis by the Heads. Their ability to stretch the boundaries of what a pop song could be is their modus operandi. Where would music be without the immortal phrase, "Same as it ever was?" Also, the hilarious arm-chopping motion by David Byrne made the video an MTV staple.
Rhyming the words "made of this" with the word "disagree" might be a bad move for 99.9% of the people out there. However, for two pop geniuses like Dave Stewart and Annie Lennox, it's all gravy. The song works because of its melody. The pulsing keyboard beat heats things up, but the line, "Keep your head up, moving on," is the icing on the cake.
I loved this record as a kid and now, as an adult, I can see why. It's a kids song! "Ssss aaaa ffff eeee tttt yyyy Safe-ty Dance and then the keyboard chimes in." That's the version we all loved. The video, of a European countryside (or was it Bilbo's hobbit hole) is quickly taken over by the cast of The Wizard of Oz. This is so new wave that you c...
Some songs get popular in an instant and some, like "Cars," just linger in the underbelly of the psyche until they are repackaged into a TV commercial. Then we go "Oh yeah. That's a good song by that palefaced freak who could barely sing. But yeah." For the record, it was a top 10 hit in 1980, but only because it sounded so good blasting in a rolle...
The song that started it all. During the summer of '79, many people believe that this was the first new wave song ever. It wasn't, but man it shot right to #1 and was a global smash that told everyone listening what music would sound like for the next eight years. It even had some staying power, as it stayed on the Hot 100 for six months.
I don't think I'm at all qualified to judge a song like this. A psych professor maybe? There is so much, yet, at the same time, so little going on. Thunderclaps and rockabilly via synthesizers and flower pots? It clocks in at less than 2 minutes and 15 seconds, making it one of the shortest songs of the 1980s. This video is notorious for freaking m...
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Experience the definitive collection of new wave hits that defined the 80s and 90s, crafted by artists who revolutionized the music scene. This is more than just a playlist; it's a time machine to an era of unforgettable melodies and timeless classics that continue to resonate today. Relive the golden age of new wave and let these legends fill ...
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Jan 25, 2007 · Greatest New Wave Songs. 1. Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) - Eurythmics (1983) 2. Don't You (Forget About Me) - Simple Minds (1985) 3. Everybody Wants to Rule the World - Tears For Fears (1985) 4. Relax - Frankie Goes to Hollywood (1983)
3.67 242 6. July 1990. Pop Rock New Wave Jangle Pop. Jangle Pop Big Music Post-Punk Baggy. Tren al sur. Los Prisioneros. 3.97 210. 1990. Synthpop New Wave.
80s New Wave Music Hits Playlist - Greatest 1980's New Wave Songs If you liked this playlist, we recommend you also listen to these music lists: 1. 80s & 90s...
