While the 80s were the most iconic years for the ... was as innovative as it was impactful at the time. Much of new wave and modern music production has been influenced by the electro-alternative ...
Legend has it that the Psychedelic Furs' post-punk/new-wave classic of the same name actually inspired the film. Meanwhile, OMD's " If You Leave " reached No. 4 on the Hot 100.
I turn to other types of ‘80s music. Lo and behold. It’s obscure post-punk rather than new wave or UK metal that has caught me by surprise to my enduring delight. Here’s a sampler.