Best 80s new wave songs

The 1980s - a time of big hair, big phones, and even bigger synths! New wave was a genre that thrived during this era, producing some of the most iconic and enduring songs of the decade. Here are some of the best 80s new wave songs:

  1. Depeche Mode - "Just Can't Get Enough" (1981): A classic synth-pop anthem that launched Depeche Mode's career.
  2. The Human League - "Don't You Want Me" (1981): A catchy, atmospheric track with a memorable chorus and a nod to the genre's fascination with technology.
  3. Blondie - "Rapture" (1981): A groundbreaking fusion of new wave, punk, and hip-hop that still sounds fresh today.
  4. The Cars - "Just What I Needed" (1980): A new wave classic with a killer guitar riff and a sing-along chorus.
  5. Talking Heads - "Psycho Killer" (1980): A quirky, art-rock influenced track with a driving beat and David Byrne's distinctive vocals.
  6. New Order - "Blue Monday" (1983): A haunting, atmospheric song with a iconic bassline and a nod to Joy Division's darker side.
  7. The Cure - "Just Like Heaven" (1987): A dreamy, ethereal track with a soaring chorus and a nod to the band's gothic influences.
  8. A Flock of Seagulls - "I Ran (So Far Away)" (1982): A synth-heavy, pop-infused track with a memorable chorus and a nod to the band's iconic hairstyles.
  9. Simple Minds - "Don't You (Forget About Me)" (1985): A catchy, anthemic track with a sing-along chorus and a nod to the band's cinematic influences.
  10. Eurythmics - "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" (1983): A dark, moody track with a haunting chorus and a nod to Annie Lennox's powerful vocals.
  11. The Psychedelic Furs - "Love My Way" (1982): A catchy, upbeat track with a memorable chorus and a nod to the band's post-punk influences.
  12. Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) - "If You Leave" (1986): A synth-heavy, atmospheric track with a soaring chorus and a nod to the band's cinematic influences.
  13. Tears for Fears - "Shout" (1985): A catchy, anthemic track with a memorable chorus and a nod to the band's pop-infused new wave sound.
  14. The Fixx - "One Thing Leads to Another" (1983): A catchy, upbeat track with a memorable chorus and a nod to the band's pop-infused new wave sound.
  15. Alphaville - "Forever Young" (1984): A synth-heavy, atmospheric track with a soaring chorus and a nod to the band's cinematic influences.

These are just a few of the many amazing new wave songs from the 1980s. Enjoy exploring this iconic genre!