I pick Devo of course!

DURAN DURAN

a tie between depeche mode, OMD and ultravox.

Duran Duran

Tanya

I went for The Cars as they are my favourite of what I consider typical new wave (OMD, Depeche Mode . . .).

I always considered Duran Duran, Ultravox and ABC as New Romantics (even though the two categories merge sometimes).

I went for The Cars as they are my favourite of what I consider typical new wave (OMD, Depeche Mode . . .).

I always considered Duran Duran, Ultravox and ABC as New Romantics (even though the two categories merge sometimes).


What are a-ha in your mind?  I've always seen them as synth pop.

-FHF  ;)

Duran Duran

hungry like the wolf...ordinary world....of course Duran Duran is my pick!

I like most of the bands, but I select Depeche Mode  8)

What are a-ha in your mind?  I've always seen them as synth pop.

-FHF  ;)


Synth pop is about right, Mike. They were decidely different to be called commercial pop (even though he had a lot of commercial success). I certainly don't class A-ha as new wave (too late for it for a start) which is why, even though I love the group, I didn't vote for them.

I probably class bands like Heaven 17, Talking Heads, Thompson Twins, Flock of Seagulls, Eurythmics and even Human League as new wave.

I am surprised to hear that a lot of people class Culture Club as new wave.  ???

Synth pop is about right, Mike. They were decidely different to be called commercial pop (even though he had a lot of commercial success). I certainly don't class A-ha as new wave (too late for it for a start) which is why, even though I love the group, I didn't vote for them.

I probably class bands like Heaven 17, Talking Heads, Thompson Twins, Flock of Seagulls, Eurythmics and even Human League as new wave.

I am surprised to hear that a lot of people class Culture Club as new wave.  ???


Culture Club are NOT new wave.  They're pop with synth backing.  Wasn't "Take on Me" recorded in 1984?

But yeah a-ha aren't New Wave.  Synth-pop, perhaps New Romantics although they're a bit too late.  They debuted in 1985. Eighties, yes, very much so, but I see them as a late eighties band.  Don't you think they sort of have a fairy tale sound to them, Bobby?

-FHF  ;)

p.s. to any critic or whoever that says a-ha sound like Duran Duran, they do not.  They have a very unique sound imo.

Duran Duran

Culture Club are NOT new wave.  They're pop with synth backing.  Wasn't "Take on Me" recorded in 1984?

Probably, I don't think they were successful with the song first time around. They hit No 2 in Britain in 1985 with the help that incredible video.

But yeah a-ha aren't New Wave.  Synth-pop, perhaps New Romantics although they're a bit too late.  They debuted in 1985. Eighties, yes, very much so, but I see them as a late eighties band.   Don't you think they sort of have a fairy tale sound to them, Bobby?


If they were around a few years before they certainly would have fit into the 'New Romantics' mould. That fairy tale sound you talk of is probably attributed to Morten's vocal technique than anything else. He has an incredibly unique voice, one I haven't heard the likes of since. The lyrics were odd as well which probably added to the feel.

p.s. to any critic or whoever that says a-ha sound like Duran Duran, they do not.  They have a very unique sound imo.


I doubt anyone would argue with you there, Mike. The only thing those two groups have in common is they both did James Bond soundtracks.  ;D

Probably, I don't think they were successful with the song first time around. They hit No 2 in Britain in 1985 with the help that incredible video.

If they were around a few years before they certainly would have fit into the 'New Romantics' mould. That fairy tale sound you talk of is probably attributed to Morten's vocal technique than anything else. He has an incredibly unique voice, one I haven't heard the likes of since. The lyrics were odd as well which probably added to the feel.

I doubt anyone would argue with you there, Mike. The only thing those two groups have in common is they both did James Bond soundtracks.  ;D


I know, Harket had an amazing voice.  Too bad you can't understand it half the time.  Do you think a-ha's odd lyrics come partially from translation to English? 

Yeah, those hardcore New Wavers think true New Wave came out from 1982 and before and even in the 70s. 
1985 is way too late to be part of the "movement".

The real genius behind a-ha though is Mags.  He has to be the best keyboard player ever, would any here agree?

Culture Club are NOT new wave. 




Yes, they are.

Yes, they are.


i agree, they're new wave. new wave isn't just synthesizers, new wave is very broad encompassing many different styles of music.

i had to go w/duran duran, but it was a tough choice. i think my next would be a-ha, and then the cars. the cure (though one of my fav. bands) were too punk-rocky to be my first pick and plus, they launched even further into the 90s. 
man though, they're all so good!  ;)

i agree, they're new wave. new wave isn't just synthesizers, new wave is very broad encompassing many different styles of music.


I agree that the Wave isn't just synth stuff.  In fact hardcore Wavers say pure Synth isn't true New Wave.  Culture Club just seem too poppy.