Post-Punk Essentials
Post-Punk Essentials

Post-Punk Essentials

Disco, dub, and synth experiments expand the sound of the underground.

♫ 100
July 22, 2022
Tracks
#
Song
Artist
Album
Genre
Release date
Prayers on Fire
1
Nick the StripperThe Birthday PartyPrayers on Fire
The Birthday Party
Prayers on Fire
AlternativeMusicRockAdult Alternative
1981-04-06
3:52
Ze Records Story 1979 / 2009
2
Hard-Boiled BabeLizzy Mercier DesclouxZe Records Story 1979 / 2009
Lizzy Mercier Descloux
Ze Records Story 1979 / 2009
Indie RockMusicAlternative
1979-01-01
4:24
Anthology - A Very British Synthesizer Group (Super Deluxe)
3
Being Boiled (Fast Version)The Human LeagueAnthology - A Very British Synthesizer Group (Super Deluxe)
The Human League
Anthology - A Very British Synthesizer Group (Super Deluxe)
Поп-музыкаМузыка
1979-01-01
3:50
The Raincoats
4
Fairytale In the SupermarketThe RaincoatsThe Raincoats
The Raincoats
The Raincoats
АльтернативаМузыкаРокАльтернативная музыка для взрослых
1979-01-01
3:0
Black Sea
5
Generals and MajorsXTCBlack Sea
XTC
Black Sea
РокМузыкаПоп-музыкаПоп/рокАльтернативная музыкаНовая волнаКолледж-рокАльтернативная музыка для взрослых
1980-09-12
4:4
Drums and Wires
6
Making Plans for NigelXTCDrums and Wires
XTC
Drums and Wires
РокМузыка
1979-08-17
4:13
Balearic Rock
7
Requiem (Remastered)Killing JokeBalearic Rock
Killing Joke
Balearic Rock
Поп-музыкаМузыка
1992-09-18
3:44
Real Life
8
Shot By Both SidesMagazineReal Life
Magazine
Real Life
RockMusicAlternativeNew WaveAdult Alternative
1978-04-01
4:4
The Correct Use of Soap
9
A Song from Under the FloorboardsMagazineThe Correct Use of Soap
Magazine
The Correct Use of Soap
РокМузыка
1980-01-01
4:10
Forty: The Best of Simple Minds 1979-2019
10
I TravelSimple MindsForty: The Best of Simple Minds 1979-2019
Simple Minds
Forty: The Best of Simple Minds 1979-2019
ПопМузыка
2019-11-01
3:9
The Flying Lizards
11
MoneyThe Flying LizardsThe Flying Lizards
The Flying Lizards
The Flying Lizards
DanceMusic
1979-01-01
5:38
Ha! Ha! Ha!
12
RockwrokUltravoxHa! Ha! Ha!
Ultravox
Ha! Ha! Ha!
РокМузыкаАльтернативная музыка для взрослыхПрог-рок/Арт-рокПопПоп/рокАльтернативаНовая волна
1977-10-07
3:33
Out Come the Freaks! - An Island Post Punk Anthology
13
Typical GirlsThe SlitsOut Come the Freaks! - An Island Post Punk Anthology
The Slits
Out Come the Freaks! - An Island Post Punk Anthology
РокМузыкаПоп-музыка
1979-09-07
3:54
Cut (Deluxe Edition)
14
I Heard It Through the GrapevineThe SlitsCut (Deluxe Edition)
The Slits
Cut (Deluxe Edition)
РокМузыкаАльтернативная музыка для взрослых
1979-09-07
3:58
The Best of Durutti Column
15
Sketch for a SummerThe Durutti ColumnThe Best of Durutti Column
The Durutti Column
The Best of Durutti Column
АльтернативаМузыка
1980-01-01
2:58
Singles
16
CeremonyNew OrderSingles
New Order
Singles
PopMusic
2005-12-06
4:38
Singles
17
ProcessionNew OrderSingles
New Order
Singles
ПопМузыка
2005-12-06
4:30
Live 1981-82
18
Release the BatsThe Birthday PartyLive 1981-82
The Birthday Party
Live 1981-82
РокМузыка
1999-04-20
3:5
Bauhaus - 1979-1983 Volume One
19
Dark EntriesBauhausBauhaus - 1979-1983 Volume One
Bauhaus
Bauhaus - 1979-1983 Volume One
AlternativeMusic
1980-01-01
3:51
Heaven Up Here
20
Over the WallEcho & The BunnymenHeaven Up Here
Echo & The Bunnymen
Heaven Up Here
PopMusicRockPsychedelicAdult AlternativeAlternativeCollege Rock
1981-05-30
5:58
Heaven Up Here (Deluxe Version)
21
A PromiseEcho & The BunnymenHeaven Up Here (Deluxe Version)
Echo & The Bunnymen
Heaven Up Here (Deluxe Version)
RockMusicAdult AlternativePsychedelicAlternativeCollege Rock
1981-05-30
4:3
Playing with a Different Sex
22
We're So CoolAu PairsPlaying with a Different Sex
Au Pairs
Playing with a Different Sex
РокМузыка
1981-01-01
3:27
Grotesque (After the Gramme) [Expanded Edition]
23
Totally WiredThe FallGrotesque (After the Gramme) [Expanded Edition]
The Fall
Grotesque (After the Gramme) [Expanded Edition]
Поп-музыкаМузыка
1980-11-01
3:25
Electrospective
24
Warm LeatheretteThe NormalElectrospective
The Normal
Electrospective
ElectronicMusic
1978-01-01
3:23
The Best of Fad Gadget
25
Back To NatureFad GadgetThe Best of Fad Gadget
Fad Gadget
The Best of Fad Gadget
ElectronicMusicClassicalModern EraAlternativeNew WaveRockAdult Alternative
1985-11-01
5:49
From Her to Eternity (2009 Remastered Version)
26
From Her to Eternity (2009 Remastered Edition)Nick Cave & The Bad SeedsFrom Her to Eternity (2009 Remastered Version)
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
From Her to Eternity (2009 Remastered Version)
Поп-музыкаМузыка
1984-06-01
5:35
The Best Of...
27
Hong Kong GardenSiouxsie & The BansheesThe Best Of...
Siouxsie & The Banshees
The Best Of...
РокМузыка
1978-08-18
2:53
Women With Attitude
28
SpellboundSiouxsie & The BansheesWomen With Attitude
Siouxsie & The Banshees
Women With Attitude
РокМузыка
1981-01-01
3:18
Hits Back
29
The Guns of BrixtonThe ClashHits Back
The Clash
Hits Back
PunkMusicAlternative
1979-12-14
3:9
Hits Back
30
The Magnificent Seven (Remastered)The ClashHits Back
The Clash
Hits Back
ПанкМузыкаАльтернатива
1980-12-12
5:32
Searching For the Young Soul Rebels
31
Tell Me When My Light Turns Green (2000 Remastered Version)Dexys Midnight RunnersSearching For the Young Soul Rebels
Dexys Midnight Runners
Searching For the Young Soul Rebels
РокМузыка
1980-07-01
3:46
Chairs Missing
32
Being Sucked in Again (2006 Remastered Version)WireChairs Missing
Wire
Chairs Missing
ПопМузыка
1978-01-01
3:14
Chairs Missing
33
I Am the Fly (2006 Remastered Version)WireChairs Missing
Wire
Chairs Missing
PopMusic
1978-01-01
3:9
Bauhaus - 1979-1983 Volume One
34
Bela Lugosi's DeadBauhausBauhaus - 1979-1983 Volume One
Bauhaus
Bauhaus - 1979-1983 Volume One
Альтернативная музыкаМузыка
9:37
Soul Jazz Records Presents New York Noise: Dance Music from the New York Underground 1977-1982
35
Helen ForsdaleMarsSoul Jazz Records Presents New York Noise: Dance Music from the New York Underground 1977-1982
Mars
Soul Jazz Records Presents New York Noise: Dance Music from the New York Underground 1977-1982
DanceMusicAlternativePunk
2003-06-30
2:30
Soul Jazz Records Presents New York Noise: Dance Music from the New York Underground 1977-1982
36
Too Many CreepsBush TetrasSoul Jazz Records Presents New York Noise: Dance Music from the New York Underground 1977-1982
Bush Tetras
Soul Jazz Records Presents New York Noise: Dance Music from the New York Underground 1977-1982
DanceMusicAlternativePunk
1980-09-01
4:1
1982
37
Hip PriestThe Fall1982
The Fall
1982
РокМузыка
2019-10-25
7:47
Drumming the Beating Heart / Pale Hands I Loved So Well
38
Veil Like CalmEyeless In GazaDrumming the Beating Heart / Pale Hands I Loved So Well
Eyeless In Gaza
Drumming the Beating Heart / Pale Hands I Loved So Well
RockMusicProg-Rock/Art RockAdult AlternativeClassical
1980-01-01
1:52
The Independent Singles Collection
39
He's FrankThe Monochrome SetThe Independent Singles Collection
The Monochrome Set
The Independent Singles Collection
AlternativeMusicRock
1982-01-01
2:37
Action Time & Vision - the Very Best of Mark Perry & Atv 1977-1999
40
Love Lies LimpAlternative TVAction Time & Vision - the Very Best of Mark Perry & Atv 1977-1999
Alternative TV
Action Time & Vision - the Very Best of Mark Perry & Atv 1977-1999
RockMusic
1977-01-01
3:5
Dub Housing
41
NavvyPere UbuDub Housing
Pere Ubu
Dub Housing
РокМузыкаПрог-рок/Арт-рокАльтернативная музыка для взрослыхАльтернативаИнди-рок
1978-01-01
2:40
Entomology
42
Sorry for LaughingJosef KEntomology
Josef K
Entomology
RockMusicAlternativeNew WaveAdult Alternative
1981-01-05
2:59
Colossal Youth
43
Credit In the Straight WorldYoung Marble GiantsColossal Youth
Young Marble Giants
Colossal Youth
АльтернативаМузыкаНовая волнаРокАльтернативная музыка для взрослыхПопПоп/рок
1980-02-01
2:29
Slip In and Out of Phenomenon
44
CavernLiquid LiquidSlip In and Out of Phenomenon
Liquid Liquid
Slip In and Out of Phenomenon
АльтернативаМузыкаТанцевальнаяR&B и соулЭлектроникаРокАльтернативная музыка для взрослыхКлассика
1983-01-01
5:23
Coals to Newcastle
45
Rip It UpOrange JuiceCoals to Newcastle
Orange Juice
Coals to Newcastle
Альтернативная музыкаМузыка
1982-11-01
5:20
Coals to Newcastle
46
I Can't Help MyselfOrange JuiceCoals to Newcastle
Orange Juice
Coals to Newcastle
АльтернативаМузыка
1982-11-01
5:7
Volume 1 (Dr Heckle & Mr Jive)
47
Papas Got a Brand New Pigbag (7" Version)PigbagVolume 1 (Dr Heckle & Mr Jive)
Pigbag
Volume 1 (Dr Heckle & Mr Jive)
РокМузыка
1981-01-01
3:35
The Moody - EP
48
You're No GoodESGThe Moody - EP
ESG
The Moody - EP
RockMusic
2000-05-08
3:13
The Moody - EP
49
MoodyESGThe Moody - EP
ESG
The Moody - EP
РокМузыка
1991-10-23
2:49
Substance
50
Transmission (2010 Remastered Version)Joy DivisionSubstance
Joy Division
Substance
РокМузыкаАльтернативная музыкаПанк
1977-10-07
3:37
Substance
51
Atmosphere (2010 Remastered Version)Joy DivisionSubstance
Joy Division
Substance
РокМузыкаАльтернативная музыкаПанк
1980-03-18
4:10
Substance
52
Love Will Tear Us Apart (2010 Remastered Version)Joy DivisionSubstance
Joy Division
Substance
РокМузыкаАльтернативная музыкаПанк
1980-04-01
3:26
Early
53
Skank Bloc BolognaScritti PolittiEarly
Scritti Politti
Early
AlternativeMusicRockAdult AlternativePopPop/Rock
1978-11-01
5:54
Floored Genius: The Best of Julian Cope and the Teardrop Explodes (1979-91)
54
RewardThe Teardrop ExplodesFloored Genius: The Best of Julian Cope and the Teardrop Explodes (1979-91)
The Teardrop Explodes
Floored Genius: The Best of Julian Cope and the Teardrop Explodes (1979-91)
RockMusicRock & RollAlternativeCollege RockPsychedelicPopPop/RockIndie RockAdult AlternativeBritpopProg-Rock/Art Rock
1980-10-10
2:42
Fin
55
From the Cradle to the Grave (7" version)Crispy AmbulanceFin
Crispy Ambulance
Fin
AlternativeMusicRockAdult Alternative
1980-01-02
3:21
Urban Gamelan
56
Coup (12" Version)23 SkidooUrban Gamelan
23 Skidoo
Urban Gamelan
Альтернативная музыкаМузыкаКлассическая музыкаЭлектронная музыкаИндастриалРокАльтернативная музыка для взрослых
1984-01-01
4:13
Awefull
57
WorkBlue OrchidsAwefull
Blue Orchids
Awefull
AlternativeMusicRock
2016-10-28
4:1
Eight Crépuscule Tracks
58
Sluggin Fer Jesus (Part One)Cabaret VoltaireEight Crépuscule Tracks
Cabaret Voltaire
Eight Crépuscule Tracks
ЭлектроникаМузыкаТанцевальнаяРокАльтернативная музыка для взрослыхКлассикаИндастриалПрог-рок/Арт-рокЭпоха модерна
1988-02-01
5:3
New Age Steppers
59
Fade AwayNew Age SteppersNew Age Steppers
New Age Steppers
New Age Steppers
ReggaeMusicAlternative
1980-01-01
5:36
Boy
60
I Will FollowU2Boy
U2
Boy
РокМузыка
1980-10-20
3:37
October (Deluxe Edition)
61
GloriaU2October (Deluxe Edition)
U2
October (Deluxe Edition)
РокМузыкаАльтернативная музыкаКолледж-рокСтадионный рокПоп-музыкаПоп/рокАльтернативная музыка для взрослых
1981-10-01
4:12
20 Jazz Funk Greats
62
20 Jazz Funk GreatsThrobbing Gristle20 Jazz Funk Greats
Throbbing Gristle
20 Jazz Funk Greats
AlternativeMusic
1979-12-01
2:43
Acr:Set
63
Do the Du (Casse)A Certain RatioAcr:Set
A Certain Ratio
Acr:Set
АльтернативаМузыка
2018-10-12
2:50
Sextet
64
Knife Slits WaterA Certain RatioSextet
A Certain Ratio
Sextet
AlternativeMusic
1982-01-01
7:34
The Modern Dance
65
Non-Alignment PactPere UbuThe Modern Dance
Pere Ubu
The Modern Dance
AlternativeMusicRockProg-Rock/Art RockPunkAdult AlternativeIndie Rock
1978-01-01
3:18
Teenage (Original Soundtrack)
66
KateChandraTeenage (Original Soundtrack)
Chandra
Teenage (Original Soundtrack)
СаундтрекиМузыка
1980-01-01
5:49
For How Much Longer Do We Tolerate Mass Murder?
67
We Are All ProstitutesThe Pop GroupFor How Much Longer Do We Tolerate Mass Murder?
The Pop Group
For How Much Longer Do We Tolerate Mass Murder?
АльтернативаМузыка
1979-01-01
3:12
Hungry Beat
68
Get Up and Use MeFire EnginesHungry Beat
Fire Engines
Hungry Beat
АльтернативаМузыкаПопРокАльтернативная музыка для взрослых
1980-01-01
2:8
Heaven & Hell
69
Where Were YouMekonsHeaven & Hell
Mekons
Heaven & Hell
RockMusicAlternative
2004-01-01
2:40
Cool / Dub - Single
70
Cool (Extra)PylonCool / Dub - Single
Pylon
Cool / Dub - Single
AlternativeMusicRock
1979-12-01
3:19
International Rescue
71
Let's Build a CarSwell MapsInternational Rescue
Swell Maps
International Rescue
РокМузыкаАльтернативная музыка для взрослых
1979-01-01
3:1
International Rescue
72
Read About SeymourSwell MapsInternational Rescue
Swell Maps
International Rescue
РокМузыкаАльтернативная музыка для взрослых
1977-01-01
1:28
Soul Exorcism Redux
73
Contort YourselfJames Chance & the ContortionsSoul Exorcism Redux
James Chance & the Contortions
Soul Exorcism Redux
Альтернативная музыкаМузыкаРокДжаз
2007-01-01
4:16
Too Many Creeps 7" - Single
74
You Can't Be FunkyBush TetrasToo Many Creeps 7" - Single
Bush Tetras
Too Many Creeps 7" - Single
RockMusicAlternativePunkAdult Alternative
1980-09-01
2:44
Crazy Rhythms
75
The Boy With the Perpetual NervousnessThe FeeliesCrazy Rhythms
The Feelies
Crazy Rhythms
RockMusicAlternativeCollege RockAdult AlternativeIndie Rock
1980-04-01
5:10
Crazy Rhythms
76
Forces At WorkThe FeeliesCrazy Rhythms
The Feelies
Crazy Rhythms
RockMusicAlternativeCollege RockAdult AlternativeIndie Rock
1980-04-01
7:5
Youth of America
77
Youth of AmericaWipersYouth of America
Wipers
Youth of America
PunkMusicAlternative
1981-05-17
10:27
Half Machine Lip Moves / Alien Soundtracks
78
Abstract NymphoChromeHalf Machine Lip Moves / Alien Soundtracks
Chrome
Half Machine Lip Moves / Alien Soundtracks
RockMusicClassicalModern EraProg-Rock/Art RockAdult AlternativeElectronicIndustrial
1979-03-15
3:35
The Definitive Collection
79
Your LifeKonkThe Definitive Collection
Konk
The Definitive Collection
DanceMusicLatino
2008-01-11
7:26
Three Imaginary Boys (Deluxe Edition)
80
Boys Don't Cry (Single Version)The CureThree Imaginary Boys (Deluxe Edition)
The Cure
Three Imaginary Boys (Deluxe Edition)
RockMusicAlternativeGoth RockAdult Alternative
1979-06-01
2:37
Three Imaginary Boys (Deluxe Edition)
81
10:15 Saturday NightThe CureThree Imaginary Boys (Deluxe Edition)
The Cure
Three Imaginary Boys (Deluxe Edition)
RockMusicAlternativeGoth RockAdult Alternative
1979-05-08
3:42
Confusion Is Sex / Kill Yr. Idols
82
The World Looks RedSonic YouthConfusion Is Sex / Kill Yr. Idols
Sonic Youth
Confusion Is Sex / Kill Yr. Idols
АльтернативаМузыкаРокИнди-рокАльтернативная музыка для взрослыхПрог-рок/Арт-рок
1983-02-01
2:43
Colour Collection
83
NightclubbingGrace JonesColour Collection
Grace Jones
Colour Collection
Поп-музыкаМузыка
1981-01-01
5:4
Liliput
84
Die MatrosenKleenexLiliput
Kleenex
Liliput
РокМузыкаАльтернативаПанкАльтернативная музыка для взрослыхПоп
1980-01-01
3:49
Fanfare In the Garden
85
Aerosol BurnsEssential LogicFanfare In the Garden
Essential Logic
Fanfare In the Garden
AlternativaMusicaRockAlternativa adulti
2003-06-03
2:2
Singles and Sessions 1979-1981
86
Mind Your Own BusinessDelta 5Singles and Sessions 1979-1981
Delta 5
Singles and Sessions 1979-1981
РокМузыкаПопАльтернативная музыка для взрослыхАльтернативаНовая волна
1979-09-01
3:13
Signals, Calls and Marches (Remastered)
87
That’s When I Reach for My RevolverMission of BurmaSignals, Calls and Marches (Remastered)
Mission of Burma
Signals, Calls and Marches (Remastered)
Альтернативная музыкаМузыкаРокПанкАльтернативная музыка для взрослыхИнди-рок
1981-07-04
3:53
Signals, Calls and Marches (Remastered)
88
This Is Not a PhotographMission of BurmaSignals, Calls and Marches (Remastered)
Mission of Burma
Signals, Calls and Marches (Remastered)
АльтернативаМузыкаРокПанкАльтернативная музыка для взрослыхИнди-рок
1981-07-04
1:57
Entertainment! (2021 Remaster)
89
Damaged Goods (2021 Remaster)Gang of FourEntertainment! (2021 Remaster)
Gang of Four
Entertainment! (2021 Remaster)
AlternativeMusic
1979-09-25
3:26
Entertainment! (2021 Remaster)
90
I Found That Essence Rare (2021 Remaster)Gang of FourEntertainment! (2021 Remaster)
Gang of Four
Entertainment! (2021 Remaster)
AlternativeMusic
1979-09-25
3:14
Greatest Hits
91
(I Can't Get No) SatisfactionDevoGreatest Hits
Devo
Greatest Hits
New WaveMusicAlternativeRockAdult AlternativePunkCollege Rock
1978-08-28
2:40
Second Edition
92
Swan LakePublic Image Ltd.Second Edition
Public Image Ltd.
Second Edition
RockMusicAlternativeProg-Rock/Art RockAdult Alternative
1979-11-01
4:13
Second Edition
93
CareeringPublic Image Ltd.Second Edition
Public Image Ltd.
Second Edition
RockMusicAlternativeProg-Rock/Art RockAdult Alternative
1979-11-01
4:34
1981
94
Wordy RappinghoodTom Tom Club1981
Tom Tom Club
1981
PopMusic
1981-02-17
6:27
Tom Tom Club
95
Genius of LoveTom Tom ClubTom Tom Club
Tom Tom Club
Tom Tom Club
PopMusicAlternativeNew WaveCollege RockR&B/Soul
1981-10-01
5:34
Remain In Light (Deluxe Version)
96
Born Under Punches (The Heat Goes On)Talking HeadsRemain In Light (Deluxe Version)
Talking Heads
Remain In Light (Deluxe Version)
АльтернативаМузыкаНовая волнаПанкРокСтадионный рокПрог-рок/Арт-рокКолледж-рокАльтернативная музыка для взрослыхПопПоп/рок
1980-10-08
5:49
Remain In Light (Deluxe Version)
97
Crosseyed and PainlessTalking HeadsRemain In Light (Deluxe Version)
Talking Heads
Remain In Light (Deluxe Version)
Альтернативная музыкаМузыкаНовая волнаПанкРокСтадионный рокПрог-рок/Арт-рокКолледж-рокАльтернативная музыка для взрослыхПоп-музыкаПоп/рок
1980-10-08
4:45
Freedom of Choice (Deluxe Version) [Remastered]
98
Girl U WantDevoFreedom of Choice (Deluxe Version) [Remastered]
Devo
Freedom of Choice (Deluxe Version) [Remastered]
AlternativeMusicNew WaveRockAdult AlternativePunk
1980-04-24
2:57
The B-52's
99
Rock LobsterThe B-52'sThe B-52's
The B-52's
The B-52's
PopMusic
1979-07-06
6:52
Wild Planet
100
Private IdahoThe B-52'sWild Planet
The B-52's
Wild Planet
PopMusic
1980-08-27
3:36