New Wave Essentials
New Wave Essentials

New Wave Essentials

Rediscover the genre's chart-toppers, classics, and lost favorites.

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November 2, 2022
Tracks
#
Song
Artist
Album
Genre
Release date
Falco 3 (25th Anniversary Edition)
1
Rock Me AmadeusFalcoFalco 3 (25th Anniversary Edition)
Falco
Falco 3 (25th Anniversary Edition)
PopMusicRockDanceAlternativeNew Wave
1985-09-11
3:21
Wasn't Tomorrow Wonderful?
2
I Know What Boys LikeThe WaitressesWasn't Tomorrow Wonderful?
The Waitresses
Wasn't Tomorrow Wonderful?
RockMusicAlternativeNew Wave
1982-01-01
3:11
Black Sea
3
Generals and MajorsXTCBlack Sea
XTC
Black Sea
РокМузыкаПоп-музыкаПоп/рокАльтернативная музыкаНовая волнаКолледж-рокАльтернативная музыка для взрослых
1980-09-12
4:4
Drums and Wires
4
Making Plans for NigelXTCDrums and Wires
XTC
Drums and Wires
РокМузыка
1979-08-17
4:13
80s Mixtape
5
Don't You Want MeThe Human League80s Mixtape
The Human League
80s Mixtape
PopMusic
1981-10-16
3:57
80s Mixtape
6
Karma ChameleonCulture Club80s Mixtape
Culture Club
80s Mixtape
Поп-музыкаМузыка
1983-09-01
4:12
New Wave Hits of the 80s
7
Shattered Dreams (Remastered)Johnny Hates JazzNew Wave Hits of the 80s
Johnny Hates Jazz
New Wave Hits of the 80s
PopMusic
1988-03-24
3:26
Graduation Mix 2018
8
Don't You (Forget About Me)Simple MindsGraduation Mix 2018
Simple Minds
Graduation Mix 2018
RockMusik
1985-10-21
4:23
The Best Of Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
9
If You LeaveOrchestral Manoeuvres In the DarkThe Best Of Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
Orchestral Manoeuvres In the Dark
The Best Of Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
Электронная музыкаМузыкаАльтернативная музыкаНовая волнаПоп-музыкаПоп/рокРокАльтернативная музыка для взрослых
1988-02-29
4:30
The Best of Roxy Music
10
More Than ThisRoxy MusicThe Best of Roxy Music
Roxy Music
The Best of Roxy Music
RockMusicPopProg-Rock/Art RockPop/RockAlternativePunkArena RockGlam Rock
1982-04-02
4:18
True Colours
11
I Got YouSplit EnzTrue Colours
Split Enz
True Colours
РокМузыка
1980-06-25
3:29
Rock Icons
12
RoxanneThe PoliceRock Icons
The Police
Rock Icons
RockMusic
1978-04-07
3:9
Singles - 45's and Under
13
Pulling Mussels (From the Shell)SqueezeSingles - 45's and Under
Squeeze
Singles - 45's and Under
PopMusic
1982-10-22
3:59
New Wave Hits of the 80s
14
Video Killed the Radio StarThe BugglesNew Wave Hits of the 80s
The Buggles
New Wave Hits of the 80s
RockMusic
1980-01-01
4:11
Permanent Record: The Very Best of the Violent Femmes
15
Gone Daddy GoneViolent FemmesPermanent Record: The Very Best of the Violent Femmes
Violent Femmes
Permanent Record: The Very Best of the Violent Femmes
AlternativeMusicSinger/SongwriterAlternative FolkPunkCollege RockRockAdult AlternativeNew Wave
2005-07-12
3:6
Singles
16
Blue MondayNew OrderSingles
New Order
Singles
Поп-музыкаМузыка
2005-12-06
7:30
True Confessions (Collector's Edition)
17
VenusBananaramaTrue Confessions (Collector's Edition)
Bananarama
True Confessions (Collector's Edition)
Поп-музыкаМузыка
1986-05-19
3:49
After the Snow
18
I Melt With YouModern EnglishAfter the Snow
Modern English
After the Snow
Альтернативная музыкаМузыкаНовая волнаКолледж-рокРокАльтернативная музыка для взрослых
1982-05-03
4:11
Extend the 80s - Pop
19
I Ran (So Far Away)A Flock of SeagullsExtend the 80s - Pop
A Flock of Seagulls
Extend the 80s - Pop
Music
1982-04-30
5:4
Extend the 80s: Hits
20
What Is Love?Howard JonesExtend the 80s: Hits
Howard Jones
Extend the 80s: Hits
PopMusic
1982-01-01
3:37
Rock
21
Brass In PocketPretendersRock
Pretenders
Rock
PopMusic
1987-10-26
3:4
Reload! Frankie: The Whole 12 Inches
22
Relax (New York Mix)Frankie Goes to HollywoodReload! Frankie: The Whole 12 Inches
Frankie Goes to Hollywood
Reload! Frankie: The Whole 12 Inches
DanceMúsica
1984-06-01
7:24
Some Great Reward (Deluxe)
23
People Are PeopleDepeche ModeSome Great Reward (Deluxe)
Depeche Mode
Some Great Reward (Deluxe)
Поп-музыкаМузыкаАльтернативная музыкаКолледж-рокНовая волнаРокАльтернативная музыка для взрослыхЭлектронная музыка
1984-03-12
3:51
Snap!
24
Town Called MaliceThe JamSnap!
The Jam
Snap!
Классическая музыкаМузыка
1982-01-29
2:54
Direction Reaction Creation (Digitally Remastered)
25
Beat SurrenderThe JamDirection Reaction Creation (Digitally Remastered)
The Jam
Direction Reaction Creation (Digitally Remastered)
РокМузыкаАльтернативная музыкаПанкАльтернативная музыка для взрослыхНовая волна
1982-11-22
3:24
True Colours / World Machine (Remastered)
26
Something About YouLevel 42True Colours / World Machine (Remastered)
Level 42
True Colours / World Machine (Remastered)
RockMusicPopPop/RockAlternativeNew Wave
1985-09-01
4:25
Pelican West Plus
27
Love Plus OneHaircut 100Pelican West Plus
Haircut 100
Pelican West Plus
RockMusicAlternativeNew WavePopPop/RockElectronic
1982-01-01
3:32
Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) [Remastered]
28
Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)EurythmicsSweet Dreams (Are Made of This) [Remastered]
Eurythmics
Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) [Remastered]
Поп-музыкаМузыкаАльтернативная музыкаНовая волнаПоп/рок
1983-01-04
3:36
Football Songs
29
Should I Stay or Should I Go (Remastered)The ClashFootball Songs
The Clash
Football Songs
PunkMusicAlternative
1982-05-14
3:8
The Best of Bow Wow Wow
30
I Want CandyBow Wow WowThe Best of Bow Wow Wow
Bow Wow Wow
The Best of Bow Wow Wow
RockMusicAlternativeNew Wave
1982-05-28
2:44
Essential Boxerbeat
31
Just Got LuckyJo BoxersEssential Boxerbeat
Jo Boxers
Essential Boxerbeat
RockMusicPopPop/RockAlternativeNew Wave
1996-09-30
4:43
This Year's Model
32
Radio, RadioElvis Costello & The AttractionsThis Year's Model
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
This Year's Model
PopMusic
1978-01-01
3:6
Rio (Remastered)
33
RioDuran DuranRio (Remastered)
Duran Duran
Rio (Remastered)
RockMusic
1982-05-10
5:40
Rio (Remastered)
34
Hungry Like the WolfDuran DuranRio (Remastered)
Duran Duran
Rio (Remastered)
RockMusic
1982-05-04
3:41
The Golden Age of Wireless
35
She Blinded Me With Science (2009 Remastered Version)Thomas DolbyThe Golden Age of Wireless
Thomas Dolby
The Golden Age of Wireless
ПопМузыка
1982-03-01
3:42
This Is... 1980
36
Turning JapaneseThe VaporsThis Is... 1980
The Vapors
This Is... 1980
RockMusic
1980-01-25
3:45
Lost & Found, Vol. 1: Imagination
37
The Politics of DancingRe-FlexLost & Found, Vol. 1: Imagination
Re-Flex
Lost & Found, Vol. 1: Imagination
PopMusic
2007-03-30
4:16
80's Nostalgia
38
Too ShyKajagoogoo80's Nostalgia
Kajagoogoo
80's Nostalgia
DanceMusic
1982-01-01
3:41
The Party's Over
39
Talk Talk (1997 - Remaster)Talk TalkThe Party's Over
Talk Talk
The Party's Over
RockMusicAlternativeNew Wave
1982-01-01
3:23
The Albums 1980-84
40
TrueSpandau BalletThe Albums 1980-84
Spandau Ballet
The Albums 1980-84
Поп-музыкаМузыкаРокПоп/рок
1983-03-01
6:33
Premier Hits
41
CarsGary NumanPremier Hits
Gary Numan
Premier Hits
AlternativeMusic
1981-04-01
3:55
Rip It Up
42
You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)Dead or AliveRip It Up
Dead or Alive
Rip It Up
PopMusicR&B/SoulPop/RockDiscoDance
1984-11-05
4:27
Make It Big
43
Wake Me Up Before You Go-GoWham!Make It Big
Wham!
Make It Big
PopMusicPop/RockDanceAlternativeNew WaveAdult Contemporary
1984-05-01
3:51
Superhits
44
Love My WayThe Psychedelic FursSuperhits
The Psychedelic Furs
Superhits
AlternativeMusicRockCollege RockNew WaveAdult AlternativePunk
1982-09-25
3:34
Friend or Foe
45
Goody Two ShoesAdam AntFriend or Foe
Adam Ant
Friend or Foe
RockMusikAdult AlternativeAlternativeNew WavePopPop/Rock
1982-05-07
3:29
Club Epic - A Collection of Classic Dance Mixes, Vol. 5
46
Der KommissarAfter the FireClub Epic - A Collection of Classic Dance Mixes, Vol. 5
After the Fire
Club Epic - A Collection of Classic Dance Mixes, Vol. 5
DanceMusic
1996-04-02
5:40
Bong Hits
47
Pass the DutchieMusical YouthBong Hits
Musical Youth
Bong Hits
RockMusic
2006-01-01
3:21
Kim Wilde (Expanded & Remastered)
48
Kids In America (2020 Remaster)Kim WildeKim Wilde (Expanded & Remastered)
Kim Wilde
Kim Wilde (Expanded & Remastered)
ПопМузыка
1981-06-28
3:29
Complete
49
How Soon Is Now?The SmithsComplete
The Smiths
Complete
РокМузыкаПоп-музыкаПоп/рокАльтернативная музыкаКолледж-рокАльтернативная музыка для взрослых
1984-11-12
6:47
Loudmouth - The Best of Bob Geldof & The Boomtown Rats
50
I Don't Like MondaysThe Boomtown RatsLoudmouth - The Best of Bob Geldof & The Boomtown Rats
The Boomtown Rats
Loudmouth - The Best of Bob Geldof & The Boomtown Rats
РокМузыкаАльтернативная музыкаНовая волнаКолледж-рокПанк
1984-05-01
4:17
The Lexicon of Love (Deluxe Edition)
51
Poison ArrowABCThe Lexicon of Love (Deluxe Edition)
ABC
The Lexicon of Love (Deluxe Edition)
Поп-музыкаМузыка
1982-02-05
3:23
Come On Eileen / Dubious - Single
52
Come On Eileen (Single Edit)Dexys Midnight RunnersCome On Eileen / Dubious - Single
Dexys Midnight Runners
Come On Eileen / Dubious - Single
RockMusicR&B/SoulAlternativeNew WaveAdult AlternativeSoul
1982-07-01
3:25
The Crossing (Digitally Remastered)
53
In a Big CountryBig CountryThe Crossing (Digitally Remastered)
Big Country
The Crossing (Digitally Remastered)
Поп-музыкаМузыка
1983-08-01
4:43
Songs from the Big Chair (Deluxe)
54
ShoutTears for FearsSongs from the Big Chair (Deluxe)
Tears for Fears
Songs from the Big Chair (Deluxe)
ПопМузыка
1984-11-23
6:32
The Essential Rock Sampler
55
Down UnderMen At WorkThe Essential Rock Sampler
Men At Work
The Essential Rock Sampler
Hard RockMusicRock
1981-10-01
3:43
Het Beste Van: Het Goede Doel
56
Geboren Voor Het GelukHet Goede DoelHet Beste Van: Het Goede Doel
Het Goede Doel
Het Beste Van: Het Goede Doel
Поп-музыкаМузыкаСо всего мира
1987-10-12
5:28
Kihnspiracy
57
JeopardyGreg Kihn BandKihnspiracy
Greg Kihn Band
Kihnspiracy
RockMusicPopPop/RockAlternativeNew Wave
1983-01-01
3:49
Naked Eyes (2018 Remaster)
58
Always Something There to Remind Me (2018 Remaster)Naked EyesNaked Eyes (2018 Remaster)
Naked Eyes
Naked Eyes (2018 Remaster)
ElectronicMusicRock
1983-03-16
3:39
Ghost Town [2021 Remaster] - EP
59
Ghost Town (Single Version [2021 Remaster])The SpecialsGhost Town [2021 Remaster] - EP
The Specials
Ghost Town [2021 Remaster] - EP
SkaMusicReggaeAlternativeNew Wave
1981-12-06
3:42
Love Will Tear Us Apart (1980 Martin Hannett Versions)
60
Love Will Tear Us Apart (The 1980 Martin Hannett Version)Joy DivisionLove Will Tear Us Apart (1980 Martin Hannett Versions)
Joy Division
Love Will Tear Us Apart (1980 Martin Hannett Versions)
RockMusicAdult Alternative
2009-05-01
3:16
Shabooh Shoobah
61
The One ThingINXSShabooh Shoobah
INXS
Shabooh Shoobah
RockMusicPopAlternativeCollege RockPop/RockRock & RollNew Wave
1982-10-01
3:25
80s Mixtape
62
Walking On SunshineKatrina & The Waves80s Mixtape
Katrina & The Waves
80s Mixtape
Поп-музыкаМузыка
1985-01-01
3:52
The Best of Missing Persons
63
Walking In L.A.Missing PersonsThe Best of Missing Persons
Missing Persons
The Best of Missing Persons
New WaveMusicAlternativePopPop/RockRock
1987-04-24
4:0
Retrospective: The Best of the Knack
64
My SharonaThe KnackRetrospective: The Best of the Knack
The Knack
Retrospective: The Best of the Knack
Поп-музыкаМузыкаАльтернативная музыкаНовая волна
1979-04-01
4:53
All Four One
65
Only the LonelyThe MotelsAll Four One
The Motels
All Four One
RockMusicPopPop/RockAlternativeNew WavePunk
1982-01-01
3:16
Parallel Lines
66
One Way Or AnotherBlondieParallel Lines
Blondie
Parallel Lines
РокМузыкаАльтернативная музыкаНовая волнаПанкПоп-музыкаПоп/рок
1978-09-01
3:35
Heartland
67
Send Me an AngelReal LifeHeartland
Real Life
Heartland
ElectronicMusicAlternativeNew WavePop
1983-01-01
3:56
Millennium Pop Hits
68
867-5309 / JennyTommy TutoneMillennium Pop Hits
Tommy Tutone
Millennium Pop Hits
RockMusicPop
2008-04-09
3:51
Corey Hart: The Singles
69
Sunglasses at NightCorey HartCorey Hart: The Singles
Corey Hart
Corey Hart: The Singles
RockMusicPopSoft RockAdult ContemporaryPop/RockAlternativeNew Wave
1984-01-24
5:20
20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Madness
70
Our HouseMadness20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Madness
Madness
20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Madness
AlternativeMusicPopPop/RockNew WaveReggaeSkaRock
1982-11-12
3:21
Classic 80s Movie Songs
71
A Million Miles AwayThe PlimsoulsClassic 80s Movie Songs
The Plimsouls
Classic 80s Movie Songs
Поп-музыкаМузыка
2008-03-11
3:32
Rock of the 80's
72
Everybody Have Fun TonightWang ChungRock of the 80's
Wang Chung
Rock of the 80's
RockMusic
1986-01-01
4:47
Best Of Berlin 1979-1988
73
The MetroBerlinBest Of Berlin 1979-1988
Berlin
Best Of Berlin 1979-1988
RockMusic
1988-01-01
4:9
Winning Combinations
74
The Walls Came Down (Single Version)The CallWinning Combinations
The Call
Winning Combinations
PopMusicPop/RockAlternativeNew Wave
2000-01-01
3:44
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Robert Palmer
75
Looking For CluesRobert Palmer20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Robert Palmer
Robert Palmer
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Robert Palmer
PopMusic
1980-01-01
4:54
The Platinum Collection
76
China Girl (Single Version)David BowieThe Platinum Collection
David Bowie
The Platinum Collection
RockMusicProg-Rock/Art RockArena RockAlternativePunkPopPop/RockHard RockGlam Rock
1983-05-31
4:17
Take Me Home Tonight (Motion Picture Soundtrack)
77
Safety DanceMen Without HatsTake Me Home Tonight (Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Men Without Hats
Take Me Home Tonight (Motion Picture Soundtrack)
СаундтрекиМузыка
2011-02-27
4:31
20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Oingo Boingo
78
Weird ScienceOingo Boingo20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Oingo Boingo
Oingo Boingo
20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Oingo Boingo
AlternativeMusicPopPop/RockDanceCollege RockRockAdult AlternativeNew Wave
2002-09-24
6:12
Strength (1985-1986 Remastered)
79
Strength (Remastered)The AlarmStrength (1985-1986 Remastered)
The Alarm
Strength (1985-1986 Remastered)
RockMusic
1985-11-01
5:34
Obsession - The Best of Animotion
80
ObsessionAnimotionObsession - The Best of Animotion
Animotion
Obsession - The Best of Animotion
PopMusicPop/RockDanceAlternativeNew Wave
1996-01-01
5:37
The Cars
81
Just What I NeededThe CarsThe Cars
The Cars
The Cars
РокМузыкаСтадионный рокПоп-музыкаПоп/рокАльтернативная музыкаНовая волна
1978-06-06
3:43
I Just Can't Stop It (Remastered)
82
Mirror In the BathroomThe English BeatI Just Can't Stop It (Remastered)
The English Beat
I Just Can't Stop It (Remastered)
AlternativeMusic
1980-05-01
3:10
All the Rage
83
TendernessGeneral PublicAll the Rage
General Public
All the Rage
AlternativeMusic
1984-01-28
3:38
The Ultimate Dinner Party Album
84
What I Like About YouThe RomanticsThe Ultimate Dinner Party Album
The Romantics
The Ultimate Dinner Party Album
Поп-музыкаМузыка
1980-02-01
2:57
Good As Gold
85
ChinaRed RockersGood As Gold
Red Rockers
Good As Gold
AlternativeMusicNew Wave
1983-01-01
4:1
Greatest Hits
86
Whip ItDevoGreatest Hits
Devo
Greatest Hits
New WaveMusicAlternativeRockAdult AlternativePunkCollege Rock
1980-05-16
2:41
Remain In Light (Deluxe Version)
87
Once In a LifetimeTalking HeadsRemain In Light (Deluxe Version)
Talking Heads
Remain In Light (Deluxe Version)
AlternativeMusicNew WavePunkRockArena RockProg-Rock/Art RockCollege RockAdult AlternativePopPop/Rock
1980-10-08
4:19
The B-52's
88
Rock LobsterThe B-52'sThe B-52's
The B-52's
The B-52's
PopMusic
1979-07-06
6:52
Cosmic Thing
89
Love ShackThe B-52'sCosmic Thing
The B-52's
Cosmic Thing
PopMusic
1989-06-01
5:21
Hunting High and Low
90
Take On Me (2015 Remastered)a-haHunting High and Low
a-ha
Hunting High and Low
ПопМузыкаСовременная музыка для взрослых
1985-06-01
3:48
Call of the West
91
Mexican RadioWall of VoodooCall of the West
Wall of Voodoo
Call of the West
RockMusicAlternativeNew WaveAdult Alternative
1982-01-01
4:8
Beauty and the Beat
92
We Got the BeatThe Go-Go'sBeauty and the Beat
The Go-Go's
Beauty and the Beat
Поп-музыкаМузыка
1981-07-01
2:30