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Various Artists – Twelve Inch Eighties: People Hold On (2016) {3CD-Set}

Various Artists - Twelve Inch Eighties: People Hold On (2016) {3CD-Set}

Various Artists – Twelve Inch Eighties: People Hold On (2016) {3CD-Set}
EAC Rip | 3xCD | FLAC Tracks + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 1.42 GB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Crimson | EU | Cat#: TWIN80001 | Genre: Synth-Pop, New Wave, Disco

Twelve Inch Eighties is the new 3CD range by Crimson Productions, compiling extended alternate mixes of some of the biggest hit singles of the 80s. Each themed release is housed in a sleek 3CD digipak with abstract imagery representative of early dance label releases. These carefully selected titles across the range will bring together the finest eighties pop, dance and disco, amongst other genres, in all their full 12” single glory. Continue reading “Various Artists – Twelve Inch Eighties: People Hold On (2016) {3CD-Set}”

Various Artists – Twelve Inch Eighties: Let’s Groove (2016) {3CD-Set}

Various Artists - Twelve Inch Eighties: Let's Groove (2016) {3CD-Set}

Various Artists – Twelve Inch Eighties: Let’s Groove (2016) {3CD-Set}
EAC Rip | 3xCD | FLAC Tracks + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 1.33 GB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Crimson | EU | Cat#: TWIN80004 | Genre: Synth-Pop, New Wave, Disco

Twelve Inch Eighties is the successful 3CD range by Crimson Productions, compiling extended alternate mixes of some of the biggest hit singles of the 80s. Each themed release is housed in a sleek 3CD digipak with abstract imagery representative of early dance label releases. These carefully selected titles across the range will bring together the finest eighties pop, dance and disco, amongst other genres, in all their full 12” single glory. Let’s Groove is the latest title in the range and the first dip into the classics 80s Disco scene. Continue reading “Various Artists – Twelve Inch Eighties: Let’s Groove (2016) {3CD-Set}”

Modern Talking – Ready For The Mix (2017)

Modern Talking - Ready For The Mix (2017)

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Depeche Mode – Where’s The Revolution [Remixes] (2017) [CD Single]

Depeche Mode - Where's The Revolution [Remixes] (2017) [CD Single]

Depeche Mode – Where’s The Revolution [Remixes] (2017) [CD Single]
EAC Rip | FLAC Tracks + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 203 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mute / Venusnote | EU | Cat#: 88985420022 | Genre: Synth-Pop
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Falco – Falco 60 (2017) [Limited Premium Edition, 3CD-Set]

Falco - Falco 60 (2017) [Limited Premium Edition, 3CD-Set]

Deluxe three CD edition includes bonus tracks. 2017 collection released to coincide with what would have been the Austrian pop star’s 60th birthday. Falco had several international hits, “Rock Me Amadeus”, “Der Kommissar”, “Vienna Calling”, “Jeanny”, “The Sound of Musik”, “Coming Home (Jeanny Part II, One Year Later)” and posthumously, “Out of the Dark”. “Rock Me Amadeus” reached #1 on the Billboard charts in 1986, making him the only artist whose principal language was German to score a vocal #1 hit in the United States. Continue reading “Falco – Falco 60 (2017) [Limited Premium Edition, 3CD-Set]”

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark – The Best Of OMD (1988)

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - The Best Of OMD (1988)

Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys make up Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, who were responsible for some of the catchiest and brightest synth pop that the ’80s had to offer. O.M.D.’s material was a step above other keyboard pop music of the time, thanks to the combination of intelligently crafted hooks and colorful rhythms that bounced and jittered with pristine charm. Continue reading “Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark – The Best Of OMD (1988)”

Billy Idol – Discography (1982-2014)

Billy Idol - Discography (1982-2014)

Along with Duran Duran, Billy Idol was one the first pop/rock artists to achieve massive success in the early ’80s due to a then brand-new U.S. television network, MTV. Mixing his bad-boy good looks with an appealing blend of pop hooks, punk attitude, and a dance beats, Idol quickly rocketed to stardom, before hard living derailed his career and almost proved fatal. Continue reading “Billy Idol – Discography (1982-2014)”

Various Artists – 12 Inch Dance: 80s Pop (2016) {WEB}

Various Artists - 12 Inch Dance: 80s Pop (2016) {WEB}

Various Artists – 12 Inch Dance: 80s Pop (2016) {WEB}
Digital Download | FLAC Tracks | Front Cover
Total Size: 1.39 GB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Rhino | Genre: New Wave, Synth-Pop, Pop Rock

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Spandau Ballet – The Singles Collection (1985)

Spandau Ballet - The Singles Collection (1985)

An excellent round-up of the 15 hit singles that, between late 1980 and fall 1984, saw Spandau Ballet transcend every prediction ever levelled at their music, and establish themselves among the most versatile British bands of their era. Continue reading “Spandau Ballet – The Singles Collection (1985)”

Depeche Mode – Discography (1981 – 2013)

Depeche Mode - Discography (1981 - 2013)

Originally a product of Britain’s new romantic movement, Depeche Mode went on to become the quintessential electropop band of the 1980s. One of the first acts to establish a musical identity based completely around the use of synthesizers, they began their existence as a bouncy dance-pop outfit but gradually developed a darker, more dramatic sound that ultimately positioned them as one of the most successful alternative bands of their era. Continue reading “Depeche Mode – Discography (1981 – 2013)”

Billy Idol – Rebel Yell (1983) [2010, Audio Fidelity, Remastered]

Billy Idol - Rebel Yell (1983) [2010, Audio Fidelity, Remastered]

A slick, carefully crafted follow-up to his debut, Rebel Yell was Billy Idol’s catchiest, most consistent fusion of synth-driven new wave pop and hard rock guitar pyrotechnics (courtesy of Steve Stevens). The eerie ballad “Eyes Without a Face” gave Idol his first U.S. Top Ten hit, while “Flesh for Fantasy” and the title track became MTV staples. Like much of Idol’s solo output, it’s all calculated for maximum appeal, but Rebel Yell also works too well not to be an infectiously guilty pleasure. Continue reading “Billy Idol – Rebel Yell (1983) [2010, Audio Fidelity, Remastered]”

Various Artists – New Wave – Gold (2007)

Various Artists - New Wave - Gold (2007)

When it comes to new wave compilations that attempt to strike a balance between well-known hits and lesser-known singles that deserved more play, the New Wave installment in Hip-O’s Gold series has to be considered exceptional. If you already own a good number of new wave comps, you will likely have a good portion of what is here, including Soft Cell’s “Tainted Love,” the Waitresses’ “I Know What Boys Like,” Bow Wow Wow’s “I Want Candy,” and Nena’s “99 Luftballoons.” This being a generous 30-track, two-disc set, there’s a lot of room left for the deeper inclusions. Continue reading “Various Artists – New Wave – Gold (2007)”

The Cars – Candy-O (1979) {2011, MFSL, Remastered}

The Cars - Candy-O (1979) {2011, MFSL, Remastered}

The Cars – Candy-O (1979) {2011, MFSL, Remastered}
EAC Rip | WavPack (.wv) Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 236 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: MFSL UltraDisc II | USA | Cat#: UDCD 782 | Genre: New Wave

Since the Cars had created a perfect album with their 1978 self-titled debut, it would be nearly impossible to top it. Instead of laboring long and hard over a follow-up like many ’70s bands did after a huge commercial success, the band cranked out their sophomore effort, Candy-O, almost exactly one year later from the first LP. Continue reading “The Cars – Candy-O (1979) {2011, MFSL, Remastered}”

The Cars – Shake It Up (1981) {2009, MFSL, Remastered}

The Cars - Shake It Up (1981) {2009, MFSL, Remastered}

The Cars – Shake It Up (1981) {2009, MFSL, Remastered}
EAC Rip | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 275 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: MFSL UltraDisc II | USA | Cat#: UDCD 788 | Genre: New Wave

By augmenting their sound with more synthesizers, electronics, and drum machines, the Cars’ fourth release, Shake It Up, helped bridge their hard rock-based early work (1978’s The Cars) with the futuristic-pop direction of 1984’s Heartbeat City. The band’s sound may have been evolving with each succeeding album, but Ric Ocasek was still writing compelling new wave compositions despite all the change, many of which would ultimately become rock & roll standards. Continue reading “The Cars – Shake It Up (1981) {2009, MFSL, Remastered}”

The Cars – The Cars (1978) {1993, DCC, 24-Karat Gold Disc Remastered}

The Cars - The Cars (1978) {1993, DCC, 24-Karat Gold Disc Remastered}

The Cars – The Cars (1978) {1993, DCC, 24-Karat Gold Disc Remastered}
EAC Rip | FLAC Tracks + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 230 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: DCC Compact Classics | USA | Cat#: GZS-1032 | Genre: New-Wave

The Cars’ 1978 self-titled debut, issued on the Elektra label, is a genuine rock masterpiece. The band jokingly referred to the album as their “true greatest-hits album,” but it’s no exaggeration — all nine tracks are new wave/rock classics, still in rotation on rock radio. Continue reading “The Cars – The Cars (1978) {1993, DCC, 24-Karat Gold Disc Remastered}”