A time capsule of cold synths, analog drum machines, and the "shadow side" of the New Wave era.
It mixes melodic power pop with post-punk quirkiness and synth-heavy arrangements.
While often categorized under New Wave, this album is a fascinating deep dive into the crossover between melodic electronics and introspective goth rock . 4 Rare 80s Albums [Part 128] Goth Rock, Synthwa...
Their tracks, such as "Waltzing," represent the transition from dark punk to gothic rock , utilizing cold, reverb-heavy guitars and early synth textures.
Before they hit mainstream success with "Catch Me (I'm Falling)" later in the decade, this South New Jersey band released the Laced EP on their own private label, Svengoli Records. A time capsule of cold synths, analog drum
For Part 128 of a series on rare '80s music, focusing on the intersection of and Synthwave (often referred to as Darkwave or Coldwave), here are four obscure albums and EPs from the early 1980s that perfectly capture that moody, electronic edge. 1. Pretty Poison – Laced (1982)
It features a "darker" sonic palette than typical pop of the era, making it a "hidden gem" for those who enjoy the atmospheric tension of the early '80s. 3. Necromancy – The Bastille Sessions (1981) Their tracks, such as "Waltzing," represent the transition
Original private label pressings are extremely hard to find and highly sought after by collectors of early '80s electronic rarities. 2. The Hitmen – Torn Together (1981)
