Violent Femmes
In 1983, Violent Femmes released their folk-punk debut. A scrappy, acoustic outburst of teenage desire, rage and awkwardness.
1980's
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Disintegration
In 1989, The Cure released 'Disintegration'. A towering epic of heartbreak, memory and atmospheric grandeur. Their darkest record became their greatest.
Computer World
In 1981, Kraftwerk released 'Computer World'. A vision of a society increasingly shaped by technology and data that still resonates today.
Power, Corruption & Lies
In 1983, New Order released Power, Corruption & Lies - a cold, mechanical bloom of synths and sorrow, dancing on the ruins of Joy Division.
Dolmen Music
In 1981, Meredith Monk released Dolmen Music - a spellbinding, wordless exploration of the human voice as an instrument. Part avant-garde opera, part ancient chant, it’s a record that exists outside of genre and time.
Remain in Light
In 1980, Talking Heads released Remain in Light - a frenetic, polyrhythmic art-rock masterpiece that blurred the lines between funk and new wave.
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