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What is the Best New Wave Song?

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T tikibars Tiki Socialite Aku Hall, Chicago Joined: Apr 11, 2002 Posts: 2038	T tikibars Posted posted on 01/16/2007 The most interesting part of this thread is observing everyone's completely different takes on what "new wave" is. This discussion has been going on for YEARS over here: http://nwoutpost.com/forum/Default.asp
T thegreenman Member 10.8 miles west of the Mai Kai Joined: Aug 30, 2006 Posts: 73	T thegreenman Posted posted on 01/16/2007 Violent Femmes \| Blister In The Sun
S Sophista-tiki Tiki Socialite Seattle WA Joined: Sep 13, 2005 Posts: 1899	S Sophista-tiki Posted posted on 01/17/2007 Giant high school flash back, no one has mentioned the Swingers- Counting the Beat
H hodadhank Member Mission Beach, CA Joined: Dec 28, 2005 Posts: 1689	H hodadhank Posted posted on 01/17/2007 Hard to choose with all the post-punk, ska and synth-pop that everyone jams into the genre.... Hmmmm... Gotta go with... How Soon Is Now? - The Smiths Runners up... Marquee Moon - Television Doot Doot - Freur People Who Died - Jim Carroll (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea -Elvis Costello Just Like Nothing on Earth - The Stranglers White Girl - X Games Without Froniers- Peter Gabriel I Know What Boys Like - The Waitresses Fade Away and Radiate - Blondie Rock lobster - B52's Don't Box Me In - Stewart Copeland & Stan Ridgeway Autobahn- Kraftwerk Love My Way - Psychedelic Furs Too Much Pressure - The Selector Cars - Gary Numan Saved By Zero - The FiXX Moving in Stereo - The Cars Take Me To the River - Talking Heads
PTD Psycho Tiki D Tiki Socialite The river Styx, can you pay the toll? Joined: Oct 13, 2006 Posts: 1857	PTD Psycho Tiki D Posted posted on 01/17/2007 The Nails...88 Lines about 44 Women!
M MrBaliHai Tiki Socialite Behind the Cheddar Curtain Joined: Jun 01, 2002 Posts: 1032	M MrBaliHai Posted posted on 01/31/2007 I hate the term "New Wave"; it was a marketing gimmick cooked up by record execs back in the '70s who thought that "Punk Rock" was too threatening. That being said, here are some personal favorites, a couple of which predate actual punk by a year or so, but have the punk nature nonetheless: Personality Crisis - New York Dolls Search and Destroy - Iggy and the Stooges Blitzkrieg Bop - The Ramones New Art School - The Jam Maybe Tomorrow - The Chords Lambrettavespascoota - The Pop Rivets Too Much Pressure - The Selector Life Of Crime - The Weirdos Ace of Spades - Motorhead Viva Las Vegas - Dead Kennedys
H Hiphipahula Tiki Socialite The Valley! Joined: May 27, 2006 Posts: 2451	H Hiphipahula Posted posted on 01/31/2007 My big red thong By The Flaming Croutons
RND Rum Numb Davey Tiki Socialite Phoenix, AZ Joined: Jul 17, 2005 Posts: 204	RND Rum Numb Davey Posted posted on 02/02/2007 Pretending to Be Drunk by Sparks Hey Little Girl by Ice House
S Shipwreckjoey Member San Diego, CA Joined: Nov 29, 2002 Posts: 1794	S Shipwreckjoey Posted posted on 02/04/2007 On 2007-01-30 23:46, Hiphipahula wrote: My big red thong By The Flaming Croutons The Flaming Croutons! I think I saw those guys at The Bacchanal back in '82. They opened for Flock of Haircuts. Great show (what I remember of it).
H Hiphipahula Tiki Socialite The Valley! Joined: May 27, 2006 Posts: 2451	H Hiphipahula Posted posted on 02/04/2007 On 2007-02-04 00:13, Shipwreckjoey wrote: On 2007-01-30 23:46, Hiphipahula wrote: My big red thong By The Flaming Croutons The Flaming Croutons! I think I saw those guys at The Bacchanal back in '82. They opened for Flock of Haircuts. Great show (what I remember of it). Spits soda threw nose... are you serious?..LOL I'm so caught [ Edited by: Hiphipahula 2007-02-05 23:43 ]
F freddiefreelance Member San Diego, Ca. Joined: Feb 15, 2003 Posts: 3006	F freddiefreelance Posted posted on 02/06/2007 Pretty funny stuff, Ian.
J JTD Member J'ville Joined: Apr 07, 2003 Posts: 408	J JTD Posted posted on 02/19/2007 Age of Consent - New Order
F freddiefreelance Member San Diego, Ca. Joined: Feb 15, 2003 Posts: 3006	F freddiefreelance Posted posted on 02/19/2007 On 2007-01-15 19:22, Shipwreckjoey wrote: Love Is The Slug - Fuzzbox W.O.R.K.(N.O. Nah NO!NO!My Daddy Don't) - Bow Wow Wow Jet Fighter - The Three O'Clock (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love & Understanding - Elvis Costello Motorcrash - The Sugarcubes I'm Bugged - XTC Who Taught You To Torture? - Adam & The Ants Cool Summer - Bananarama Modern Love - David Bowie Shiny Shiny - Haysi Fantayzee Johnny Are You Queer? - Josie Cotton Walk Like An Egyptian - The Bangles Pretty In Pink - The Psychedelic Furs Do You Really Want To Hurt Me? - Culture Club Joey, I like the way your ears work, do you have any New Wave Mix Tapes?
DCB Daniel C. Boyer Member Joined: Jan 25, 2007 Posts: 42	DCB Daniel C. Boyer Posted posted on 02/20/2007 "House" by The Psychedelic Furs.
S sushiman Member Kumamoto , Japan Joined: Jun 28, 2007 Posts: 313	S sushiman Posted posted on 08/05/2007 Too many to list ...But have been re-discovering the B-52s lately ...So right now , for me ...Private Idaho , Planet Claire , Rock Lobster ...band with 50's beach party / sci-fi / Gilligan's Island / surf-rock / Ventures sensibilities ...love 'em . Only in America could such a band be born .
MN Mr. NoNaMe Member Joined: May 10, 2006 Posts: 1919	MN Mr. NoNaMe Posted posted on 08/05/2007 No way to say! I am in conflict. The Cult just played today. I can't, won't call them new wave but, it was only new wave stations playing them, 91X, KROQ & The End at the time of their heyday. I missed the show. It was only $6. Saw them when ever Edie came out. And when they open for Guns. Blech! A comeback.
G GiantRobotTiki Member Van Nuys, Ca. (Lake Balboa to the snobs) Joined: Apr 24, 2004 Posts: 69	G GiantRobotTiki Posted posted on 08/17/2007 I was always a big Devo fan. Loved the B52's. The Cars, Yazz, and a few others. I kinda got sucked into the whole progressive rock thing by Jr. high with bands like Rush, Yes, UK (actually the drummer from Missing persons played in this band), Bill Bruford and a whole host of others. If you wanna check the most happpenin 80's band on the west coast. I strongly suggest you go see the Spazmatics. They play at Butterfly every sunday night, Friday nights at Citywalk and Thursdays at the Canyon Club in Agoura. THEY SOOOO ROCK!!! Here's their my space page. http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=4613710 Here they are doing "take on me" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GjDda2qhPs&mode=related&search= Or "Cars" from Gary Newman http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlzsUhf0MGQ&NR=1 Even "Girls just wanna have fun!!" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuWQfXXTJLo&mode=related&search= Talk about good times!! lol!! [ Edited by: GiantRobotTiki 2007-08-17 04:30 ]
T T_lifehater Member Hawaii Joined: Oct 13, 2005 Posts: 23	T T_lifehater Posted posted on 08/26/2007 Breaking Glass- Hazel O'conner. Penetrators -Walk the Beat, Excitable Boy or Nervous Fingers.
S sushiman Member Kumamoto , Japan Joined: Jun 28, 2007 Posts: 313	S sushiman Posted posted on 08/29/2007 Love Will Tear Us Apart - Joy Division should be in the top 10 . [ Edited by: sushiman 2007-08-29 15:52 ]
S sushiman Member Kumamoto , Japan Joined: Jun 28, 2007 Posts: 313	S sushiman Posted posted on 08/29/2007 A Forest by The Cure .
PTD Psycho Tiki D Tiki Socialite The river Styx, can you pay the toll? Joined: Oct 13, 2006 Posts: 1857	PTD Psycho Tiki D Posted posted on 08/30/2007 On 2007-08-29 15:51, sushiman wrote: Love Will Tear Us Apart - Joy Division should be in the top 10 . [ Edited by: sushiman 2007-08-29 15:52 ] If you are a Joy Division fan, check out the band She Wants Revenge...the song "Tear You Apart". Strains of Joy Division, New Order, Bauhaus, Peter Murphy and Psychedelic Furs... PTD
K khan_tiki_mon Member Syracuse, NY Joined: Sep 15, 2006 Posts: 284	K khan_tiki_mon Posted posted on 08/30/2007 "I Lost My Love at the Rifle Range" and "Rip Her to Shreds" by Blondie.
B Beatnikini Member Joined: Sep 29, 2004 Posts: 7	B Beatnikini Posted posted on 08/31/2007 "Don't Go" - Yaz (Yazoo)
T twitch Tiki Socialite Vacant lot where T. Vic's, Van. was Joined: May 12, 2006 Posts: 432	T twitch Posted posted on 09/01/2007 If Bauhaus counts (I may be booed by the goths) - "Bela Lugosi's Dead" and Josie Cotton's "Johnny Are You Queer?"
S Shipwreckjoey Member San Diego, CA Joined: Nov 29, 2002 Posts: 1794	S Shipwreckjoey Posted posted on 09/17/2007 On 2007-09-01 16:16, twitch wrote: If Bauhaus counts (I may be booed by the goths) - "Bela Lugosi's Dead" and Josie Cotton's "Johnny Are You Queer?" If Bauhaus counts then I get to nominate "Elvis and His Boss" by the Residents and "Franky Teardrop" by Suicide.
DZ Doctor Z Tiki Socialite Jasper's Reef, Torrance, CA Joined: Aug 01, 2002 Posts: 1620	DZ Doctor Z Posted posted on 09/17/2007 I've got a few more to add later, but by far and away, the tune that ends up on ALL my mix-tapes is Devo's "Smart Patrol/Mr. DNA". It makes me smile and reach for the volume when I hear the militaristic-march fade-in, and if I'm behind the wheel when 'Mr. DNA' kicks in, watch out!!
K kinikilu Member The Whale's Vagina Joined: Jul 19, 2007 Posts: 28	K kinikilu Posted posted on 11/04/2007 You can't forget Blancmange Don't tell me http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdQbaCAlCQo and Living on the ceiling http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L03PJeB38dI
B Bogielocks Tiki Socialite Mansfield, MA Joined: Feb 11, 2007 Posts: 353	B Bogielocks Posted posted on 11/04/2007 I have so many, but!!!! Split Enz – I Got You
C congatiki Member wisconsin northwoods Joined: Jun 01, 2004 Posts: 2541	C congatiki Posted posted on 11/05/2007 Great choices here...a nice trip down memory lane. Glad that Saxotica and Cool Manchu mentioned "Mirror In the Bathroom"....my all time favorite sax tune.....also... Joy Division...Love Will Tear Us Apart.
S Shipwreckjoey Member San Diego, CA Joined: Nov 29, 2002 Posts: 1794	S Shipwreckjoey Posted posted on 11/06/2007 For Joy Division fans...your ship has come in! http://www.tiff07.ca/filmsandschedules/filmdetails.aspx?id=706191033571345 I fell for the Flamin' Groovies' "Shake Some Action" first heard on a compilation album called "The New Wave Punk Rock Explosion". This was about the time Punk Rock Magazine (#2 I think) featured a nude centerfold of Debbie Harry clutching a Gibson SG (to cover up the naughty bits) and a great Iggy Pop article by Legs McNeil.
MN Mr. NoNaMe Member Joined: May 10, 2006 Posts: 1919	MN Mr. NoNaMe Posted posted on 10/30/2008 This post belongs in the "best NEW new wave song" catagory. Check out Santogold! She is damn good. "My Superman" sounds like Siouxie and "L.E.S Artistes" sounds like Missings Persons or The Motels. I can't see how she makes it super big but, I like it. Her stuff is played on Chill 35.
F Fres-tiki Member Fresno, CA Joined: Mar 11, 2007 Posts: 111	F Fres-tiki Posted posted on 11/08/2008 Many of my favorites have already been listed... but I am rather fond of "Destination Unknown" - Missing Persons and "Damned Don't Cry" - Visage.
UB Unga Bunga Tiki Socialite CaliTikifornia Joined: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 5878	UB Unga Bunga Posted posted on 05/12/2009 Elvis Costello - I Don't Want To Go To Chelsea 1978 ( Live )
BB Bora Boris Mr. Unreasonable Boogie Wonderland Joined: Mar 25, 2005 Posts: 2592	BB Bora Boris Posted posted on 05/12/2009 As usual everyone who's already posted is WRONG! The correct answer is The Only Ones ~ Another Girl, Another Planet. Well, that was fun and hopefully you've all learned something (Although I'm not holding my breath) now this thread can now be locked. The End. yep. LOCK IT UP! :x
CJ Coco Joe Member Los Angeles Joined: Sep 27, 2008 Posts: 724	CJ Coco Joe Posted posted on 05/12/2009 On 2009-05-11 22:25, Bora Boris wrote: As usual everyone who's already posted is WRONG! The correct answer is The Only Ones ~ Another Girl, Another Planet. Well, that was fun and hopefully you've all learned something (Although I'm not holding my breath) now this thread can now be locked. The End. yep. LOCK IT UP! :x I second Boris on this one. The Only Ones are pretty great but what about The Real Kids?
ST Swangulo Tikis Member Redondo Beach, CA Joined: Feb 24, 2008 Posts: 50	ST Swangulo Tikis Posted posted on 05/12/2009 Couldn't even narrow it down to a couple... so much great stuff... "Teenage Enema Nurses (In Bondage)" Killer Pussy "Ronnie's Song" LAX "Computer Games" Mi-Sex "Love and Pride" King "TVOD" The Normal "Locals Only" Surf Punks "Are Friends Electric" Gary Numan It was mentioned a couple of times but bears repeating because it is one of the coolest songs of all time: "Janitor" by Suburban Lawns Almost anything by B-52s, Sparks, Oingo Boingo, Soft Cell, Wall of Voodoo, and DEVO (even "Whip It"!) Terra swangulo@verizon.net http://www.myspace.com/swangulo
S Shipwreckjoey Member San Diego, CA Joined: Nov 29, 2002 Posts: 1794	S Shipwreckjoey Posted posted on 05/14/2009 On 2009-05-12 09:44, Swangulo Tikis wrote: "Teenage Enema Nurses (In Bondage)" Killer Pussy I still have the 45 RPM single of this classic w/ original full color picture sleeve...in mint condition. I hope to have it appraised on PBS's Antiques Roadshow someday before I die.
UB Unga Bunga Tiki Socialite CaliTikifornia Joined: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 5878	UB Unga Bunga Posted posted on 05/16/2009 On 2009-05-11 22:25, Bora Boris wrote: As usual everyone who's already posted is WRONG! LOCK IT UP! :x As usual, Boris has a head for Fantasy!
M marquee6 Member St. Louis Joined: Jan 07, 2009 Posts: 16	M marquee6 Posted posted on 05/20/2009 How's about: Dreaming - Blondie What? - Soft Cell Radio, Radio - Elvis Costello X Offender - Blondie Rock Lobster - The B-52's Eloise - The Damned I Want Candy - Bow Wow Wow I could go on, these are some of my faves. This was just a quick answer. Cheers!
S Son-of-Kelbo Member NOHO, CA Joined: Aug 03, 2004 Posts: 590	S Son-of-Kelbo Posted posted on 05/20/2009 Forgive me if these are covered elsewhere, but -- The Cars -- "Just What I Needed", and Blondie's "Heart of Glass". The twin loins from which anything that was both New Wave and melodic sprang from. (Back to my Ennio Morrecone now... :D ) S :wink: K
JL Java Loa Member LE of the IE Joined: Mar 02, 2009 Posts: 7	JL Java Loa Posted posted on 05/20/2009 I will always love Soft Cell, Psychedelic Furs, The Cure, Killing Joke, and Siouxsie. Cheers to "She Wants Revenge" one of my favorite newer LA bands. Didn't see any Heaven 17. How about "Let me go" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9uj98Tgm8Y
TWO Tai Won On Tiki Socialite San Jose Island Joined: Aug 20, 2007 Posts: 246	TWO Tai Won On Posted posted on 06/08/2009 The Soft Boys - Insanley Jealous
C christiki295 Member LA-2547 mls east Hawaii &5500 Easter Is Joined: Apr 09, 2003 Posts: 3837	C christiki295 Posted posted on 07/20/2009 On 2006-11-19 19:40, Pepe le Tiki wrote: Looks like we could throw a great New Wave party! Some more favorites not mentioned yet; 'Eisbaer' and 'Galle' by Grauzone 'Amok' by Ledernacken 'Go' by Tones on Tail 'Da Da Da' and 'Anna' by Trio 'October Love Song' by Chris & Cosey 'Interzone' by Joy Division Love me some Chris & Cosey! My favorite was "Hazey Days!"
C christiki295 Member LA-2547 mls east Hawaii &5500 Easter Is Joined: Apr 09, 2003 Posts: 3837	C christiki295 Posted posted on 07/20/2009 On 2007-09-16 17:25, Shipwreckjoey wrote: On 2007-09-01 16:16, twitch wrote: If Bauhaus counts (I may be booed by the goths) - "Bela Lugosi's Dead" and Josie Cotton's "Johnny Are You Queer?" If Bauhaus counts then I get to nominate "Elvis and His Boss" by the Residents and "Franky Teardrop" by Suicide. Desire by Gene Loves Jezebel.
TWO Tai Won On Tiki Socialite San Jose Island Joined: Aug 20, 2007 Posts: 246	TWO Tai Won On Posted posted on 07/25/2009 How about "Anything,Anything" by Dramarama ??
S Shipwreckjoey Member San Diego, CA Joined: Nov 29, 2002 Posts: 1794	S Shipwreckjoey Posted posted on 07/27/2009 Some overlooked eighties Eurotrash entries include: Ca Plane Pour Moi - Plastic Bertrand (France) Der Kommissar - Falco (Austria) Motorcrash - Sugarcubes (Iceland) Autobahn - Kraftwork (Germany) T.V.O.D. - the NORMAL (England)
C christiki295 Member LA-2547 mls east Hawaii &5500 Easter Is Joined: Apr 09, 2003 Posts: 3837	C christiki295 Posted posted on 07/20/2010 Kiss Me by Stephen "Tin Tin" Duffy
T TikiG Tiki Socialite Riverside, California Joined: Jun 17, 2008 Posts: 1560	T TikiG Posted posted on 07/20/2010 Didn't see the five nuggets below on any lists above (so many titles bring back great and/or bittersweet memories...i.e. my youth!) When I Look In Your Eyes, Talking In Your Sleep - The Romantics Zero Hour, Nickels and Dimes, Now! - The Plimsouls Monkey Suit - The Plasmatics Red Shoes - Elvis Costello I have a few others in mind but song titles or band names escape me now :(

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