Post-Punk Essentials
Post-Punk Essentials

Post-Punk Essentials

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

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April 25, 2025
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
Drums and Wires
5
Making Plans for NigelXTCDrums and Wires
XTC
Drums and Wires
РокМузыка
1979-08-17
4:13
Empires and Dance (Remastered)
6
TravelSimple MindsEmpires and Dance (Remastered)
Simple Minds
Empires and Dance (Remastered)
RockMusicAdult AlternativeAlternativeNew Wave
1980-09-01
4:4
Real Life
7
Shot By Both SidesMagazineReal Life
Magazine
Real Life
RockMusicAlternativeNew WaveAdult Alternative
1978-04-01
4:4
The Correct Use of Soap
8
A Song from Under the FloorboardsMagazineThe Correct Use of Soap
Magazine
The Correct Use of Soap
РокМузыка
1980-01-01
4:10
Fossil Fuel: The XTC Singles Collection 1977 - 1992
9
Science FrictionXTCFossil Fuel: The XTC Singles Collection 1977 - 1992
XTC
Fossil Fuel: The XTC Singles Collection 1977 - 1992
RockMuziekPopPop/RockAlternativeNew waveAdult AlternativeCollege rock
1978-01-20
3:14
The Flying Lizards
10
MoneyThe Flying LizardsThe Flying Lizards
The Flying Lizards
The Flying Lizards
DanceMusic
1979-01-01
5:38
Out Come the Freaks! - An Island Post Punk Anthology
11
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
Substance
12
CeremonyNew OrderSubstance
New Order
Substance
PopMusic
1981-11-13
4:23
The Best of Durutti Column
13
Sketch for a SummerThe Durutti ColumnThe Best of Durutti Column
The Durutti Column
The Best of Durutti Column
АльтернативаМузыка
1980-01-01
2:58
Closer (Collector's Edition)
14
IsolationJoy DivisionCloser (Collector's Edition)
Joy Division
Closer (Collector's Edition)
Альтернативная музыкаМузыкаРокАльтернативная музыка для взрослых
1980-07-18
2:55
In the Flat Field
15
In the Flat FieldBauhausIn the Flat Field
Bauhaus
In the Flat Field
АльтернативаМузыка
1980-10-01
5:0
Heaven Up Here
16
Over the WallEcho & The BunnymenHeaven Up Here
Echo & The Bunnymen
Heaven Up Here
PopMusicRockPsychedelicAdult AlternativeAlternativeCollege Rock
1981-05-30
5:58
Crocodiles
17
All That JazzEcho & The BunnymenCrocodiles
Echo & The Bunnymen
Crocodiles
РокМузыкаПсиходелическаяАльтернативная музыка для взрослыхАльтернативаКолледж-рок
1980-07-18
2:48
Playing with a Different Sex
18
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]
19
Totally WiredThe FallGrotesque (After the Gramme) [Expanded Edition]
The Fall
Grotesque (After the Gramme) [Expanded Edition]
Поп-музыкаМузыка
1980-11-01
3:25
Electrospective
20
Warm LeatheretteThe NormalElectrospective
The Normal
Electrospective
ElectronicMusic
1978-01-01
3:23
From Her to Eternity (2009 Remastered Version)
21
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...
22
Hong Kong GardenSiouxsie & The BansheesThe Best Of...
Siouxsie & The Banshees
The Best Of...
РокМузыка
1978-08-18
2:53
Women With Attitude
23
SpellboundSiouxsie & The BansheesWomen With Attitude
Siouxsie & The Banshees
Women With Attitude
РокМузыка
1981-01-01
3:18
Hits Back
24
The Guns of BrixtonThe ClashHits Back
The Clash
Hits Back
PunkMusicAlternative
1979-12-14
3:9
Hits Back
25
The Magnificent Seven (Remastered)The ClashHits Back
The Clash
Hits Back
ПанкМузыкаАльтернатива
1980-12-12
5:32
Hits Back
26
BankrobberThe ClashHits Back
The Clash
Hits Back
PunkMusicAlternativeRockRock & RollPopPop/RockHard Rock
1980-08-08
4:34
Searching For the Young Soul Rebels
27
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
154
28
Two People In a Room (2006 Remastered Version)Wire154
Wire
154
RockMusic
1979-09-01
2:10
Chairs Missing
29
I Am the Fly (2006 Remastered Version)WireChairs Missing
Wire
Chairs Missing
PopMusic
1978-01-01
3:9
Soul Jazz Records Presents New York Noise: Dance Music from the New York Underground 1977-1982
30
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
31
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
32
Hip PriestThe Fall1982
The Fall
1982
РокМузыка
2019-10-25
7:47
Drumming the Beating Heart / Pale Hands I Loved So Well
33
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
Dub Housing
34
NavvyPere UbuDub Housing
Pere Ubu
Dub Housing
РокМузыкаПрог-рок/Арт-рокАльтернативная музыка для взрослыхАльтернативаИнди-рок
1978-01-01
2:40
Entomology
35
Sorry for LaughingJosef KEntomology
Josef K
Entomology
RockMusicAlternativeNew WaveAdult Alternative
1981-01-05
2:59
Colossal Youth
36
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
37
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
38
Blue BoyOrange JuiceCoals to Newcastle
Orange Juice
Coals to Newcastle
Альтернативная музыкаМузыка
1980-08-01
2:53
Coals to Newcastle
39
Falling and LaughingOrange JuiceCoals to Newcastle
Orange Juice
Coals to Newcastle
Альтернативная музыкаМузыка
1980-02-01
3:51
Coals to Newcastle
40
Rip It UpOrange JuiceCoals to Newcastle
Orange Juice
Coals to Newcastle
Альтернативная музыкаМузыка
1982-11-01
5:20
Dance To the Best of Esg
41
My Love for YouESGDance To the Best of Esg
ESG
Dance To the Best of Esg
АльтернативаМузыкаРокАльтернативная музыка для взрослыхR&B и соулФанкХип-хопОлдскул рэпАльтернативный рэп
1983-01-01
2:57
The Moody - EP
42
MoodyESGThe Moody - EP
ESG
The Moody - EP
РокМузыка
1991-10-23
2:49
Substance
43
Love Will Tear Us Apart (2010 Remastered Version)Joy DivisionSubstance
Joy Division
Substance
РокМузыкаАльтернативная музыкаПанк
1980-04-01
3:26
Unknown Pleasures (2019 Master)
44
Disorder (2019 Master)Joy DivisionUnknown Pleasures (2019 Master)
Joy Division
Unknown Pleasures (2019 Master)
РокМузыкаАльтернативная музыкаПанк
1979-06-15
3:32
Early
45
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)
46
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
The Best of the Fall
47
Psykick DancehallThe FallThe Best of the Fall
The Fall
The Best of the Fall
Indie RockMusicAlternativePunk
2016-07-29
3:35
Fin
48
From the Cradle to the Grave (7" version)Crispy AmbulanceFin
Crispy Ambulance
Fin
AlternativeMusicRockAdult Alternative
1980-01-02
3:21
Urban Gamelan
49
Coup (12" Version)23 SkidooUrban Gamelan
23 Skidoo
Urban Gamelan
Альтернативная музыкаМузыкаКлассическая музыкаЭлектронная музыкаИндастриалРокАльтернативная музыка для взрослых
1984-01-01
4:13
Eight Crépuscule Tracks
50
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
The Clock Machine Turns You On: Volume 2
51
Turn To RedKilling JokeThe Clock Machine Turns You On: Volume 2
Killing Joke
The Clock Machine Turns You On: Volume 2
RockMusic
1979-10-26
3:56
Boy
52
I Will FollowU2Boy
U2
Boy
РокМузыка
1980-10-20
3:37
October (Deluxe Edition)
53
GloriaU2October (Deluxe Edition)
U2
October (Deluxe Edition)
РокМузыкаАльтернативная музыкаКолледж-рокСтадионный рокПоп-музыкаПоп/рокАльтернативная музыка для взрослых
1981-10-01
4:12
Cut (Deluxe Edition)
54
In the Beginning, There Was Rhythm (Early Version)The SlitsCut (Deluxe Edition)
The Slits
Cut (Deluxe Edition)
РокМузыкаАльтернативная музыка для взрослых
1979-01-01
5:52
20 Jazz Funk Greats
55
20 Jazz Funk GreatsThrobbing Gristle20 Jazz Funk Greats
Throbbing Gristle
20 Jazz Funk Greats
AlternativeMusic
1979-12-01
2:43
Acr:Set
56
Do the Du (Casse)A Certain RatioAcr:Set
A Certain Ratio
Acr:Set
АльтернативаМузыка
2018-10-12
2:50
Sextet
57
Knife Slits WaterA Certain RatioSextet
A Certain Ratio
Sextet
AlternativeMusic
1982-01-01
7:34
The Modern Dance
58
Non-Alignment PactPere UbuThe Modern Dance
Pere Ubu
The Modern Dance
AlternativeMusicRockProg-Rock/Art RockPunkAdult AlternativeIndie Rock
1978-01-01
3:18
Cabinet of Curiosities
59
She Is Beyond Good and Evil (Original Alternative Version)The Pop GroupCabinet of Curiosities
The Pop Group
Cabinet of Curiosities
АльтернативаМузыкаРокАльтернативная музыка для взрослыхПрог-рок/Арт-рок
2014-10-20
3:24
Hungry Beat
60
Get Up and Use MeFire EnginesHungry Beat
Fire Engines
Hungry Beat
АльтернативаМузыкаПопРокАльтернативная музыка для взрослых
1980-01-01
2:8
Heaven & Hell
61
Where Were YouMekonsHeaven & Hell
Mekons
Heaven & Hell
RockMusicAlternative
2004-01-01
2:40
Cool / Dub - Single
62
Cool (Extra)PylonCool / Dub - Single
Pylon
Cool / Dub - Single
AlternativeMusicRock
1979-12-01
3:19
International Rescue
63
Let's Build a CarSwell MapsInternational Rescue
Swell Maps
International Rescue
РокМузыкаАльтернативная музыка для взрослых
1979-01-01
3:1
Soul Exorcism Redux
64
Contort YourselfJames Chance & the ContortionsSoul Exorcism Redux
James Chance & the Contortions
Soul Exorcism Redux
Альтернативная музыкаМузыкаРокДжаз
2007-01-01
4:16
Crazy Rhythms
65
The Boy With the Perpetual NervousnessThe FeeliesCrazy Rhythms
The Feelies
Crazy Rhythms
RockMusicAlternativeCollege RockAdult AlternativeIndie Rock
1980-04-01
5:10
Crazy Rhythms
66
Forces At WorkThe FeeliesCrazy Rhythms
The Feelies
Crazy Rhythms
RockMusicAlternativeCollege RockAdult AlternativeIndie Rock
1980-04-01
7:5
Youth of America
67
Youth of AmericaWipersYouth of America
Wipers
Youth of America
PunkMusicAlternative
1981-05-17
10:27
Half Machine Lip Moves / Alien Soundtracks
68
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
69
Your LifeKonkThe Definitive Collection
Konk
The Definitive Collection
DanceMusicLatino
2008-01-11
7:26
Three Imaginary Boys (Deluxe Edition)
70
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
Faith
71
PrimaryThe CureFaith
The Cure
Faith
RockMusicAdult AlternativeAlternativeGoth Rock
1981-03-20
3:39
Three Imaginary Boys (Deluxe Edition)
72
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
73
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
74
NightclubbingGrace JonesColour Collection
Grace Jones
Colour Collection
Поп-музыкаМузыка
1981-01-01
5:4
Liliput
75
Die MatrosenKleenexLiliput
Kleenex
Liliput
РокМузыкаАльтернативаПанкАльтернативная музыка для взрослыхПоп
1980-01-01
3:49
Fanfare In the Garden
76
Aerosol BurnsEssential LogicFanfare In the Garden
Essential Logic
Fanfare In the Garden
AlternativaMusicaRockAlternativa adulti
2003-06-03
2:2
Signals, Calls and Marches (Remastered)
77
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)
78
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)
79
Damaged Goods (2021 Remaster)Gang of FourEntertainment! (2021 Remaster)
Gang of Four
Entertainment! (2021 Remaster)
AlternativeMusic
1979-09-25
3:26
Entertainment! (2021 Remaster)
80
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
81
(I Can't Get No) SatisfactionDevoGreatest Hits
Devo
Greatest Hits
New WaveMusicAlternativeRockAdult AlternativePunkCollege Rock
1978-08-28
2:40
Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!
82
Gut Feeling / (Slap Your Mammy)ディーヴォQ: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!
ディーヴォ
Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!
オルタナティブミュージックパンクニューウェイヴカレッジ・ロックインディー・ロックロックアダルト・アルタナティブ
1978-08-28
4:57
Second Edition
83
Swan LakePublic Image Ltd.Second Edition
Public Image Ltd.
Second Edition
RockMusicAlternativeProg-Rock/Art RockAdult Alternative
1979-11-01
4:13
Second Edition
84
CareeringPublic Image Ltd.Second Edition
Public Image Ltd.
Second Edition
RockMusicAlternativeProg-Rock/Art RockAdult Alternative
1979-11-01
4:34
1981
85
Wordy RappinghoodTom Tom Club1981
Tom Tom Club
1981
PopMusic
1981-02-17
6:27
Tom Tom Club
86
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)
87
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)
88
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]
89
Girl U WantDevoFreedom of Choice (Deluxe Version) [Remastered]
Devo
Freedom of Choice (Deluxe Version) [Remastered]
AlternativeMusicNew WaveRockAdult AlternativePunk
1980-04-24
2:57
The Flowers of Romance
90
Flowers of RomancePublic Image Ltd.The Flowers of Romance
Public Image Ltd.
The Flowers of Romance
RockMusicAdult AlternativeAlternativeProg-Rock/Art Rock
1981-01-01
2:51
The Complete Studio Album Collection 1979 - 1992
91
Dance This Mess AroundThe B-52'sThe Complete Studio Album Collection 1979 - 1992
The B-52's
The Complete Studio Album Collection 1979 - 1992
PopMúsica
1979-07-06
4:36
The B-52's
92
Rock LobsterThe B-52'sThe B-52's
The B-52's
The B-52's
PopMusic
1979-07-06
6:52
Wild Planet
93
Private IdahoThe B-52'sWild Planet
The B-52's
Wild Planet
PopMusic
1980-08-27
3:36