You did a very accurate job of describing this. Like you were there. Thumbs up.

The original punk was Rockabilly. Raucous, up tempo, simple musically and made by 'non musicians', anti establishment. small independent labels etc. Punk was essentially amplified rockabilly. You'll note that the 1970s Rockabilly revival was on the same time line as the emergence of punk.

Depending on how you define new wave, I'd answer the question of my favorite artist differently. I will mention a not so oft mentioned band though: Split Enz

My introduction to New Wave was when my older brother played Turning Japanese by the Vapors for me on his Walkman.

Where does a band like R.E.M. fit in this? I figured they'd also be New Wave much like their fellow Atlantans (?) the B-52's.

it's worth looking at the Wings' last album, Back to the Egg too.

"Cruel summer" was also on an episode of Knight Rider

When i clicked on it I thought I'd watch just the first ten minutes but 50 minutes whizzed by before I knew it 😅

Why the fvck are you styled like How We Grew Up in all your videos ?

A well made, comprehensive breakdown of a slice of music history by a small but clearly talented analyst?? Sign me up! Have a like and sub.

Thanks a lot. 80s are my favorīte times so I can watch video essays on that time for days.

Reeeeally nice and professional presentation, thank you much!

Japan was the band that bridged the gap from Roxy Music, post punk , and Gary Newman to the pop success of Duran Duran etc....

The 80's will never be matched for variety , and quality of the music produced in that decade .

I can't stress this enough, check out, Scandal w/Patty Smyth & the video/song, "Goodbye to You". Scandal was underrated/ under-appreciated new wave...American style.

Either your head is huge or that devo hat is very small.

Also the migration of the Caribbean people in the 60’s brought reggae to the uk

Mentioned New Wave, New Romantic, Synth Pop AND Industrial... But didnt mention Minstry.

I always considered The Animals to be an influence on punk rock as well, but this list was pretty solid.

Music history is very subjective. And I guess you did a really good job because how diverse and vast the whole music scene is. As a music historian myself I will say that all that glitters isn't gold all that is mainstream is not necessarily the truth as far as chronology of events are concerned. Music for the Masses had an exceptionally long tour, so it took a minute to get to Violator however the album right after violator the Songs of faith and devotion is just as pivotal. 👍

**EVEN DURAN X2, SAY THEY ARE NOT A NEW ROMANTIC BAND**

Loved so many of these songs in my youth. Some all time classics!

Punk was F you. Post Punk was I’m F’ed. New Wave was the record,film and clothing companies “ Hey, let’s water this down and sell it to American teens.” That was some good music though.

Really enjoyed this m8. I grew up in the 80’s UK and honestly you’ve no idea how much of an institution Top of the pops was. Every kid watched it glued to the count down, hoping their favourite song would get played while disapproving parents tutted or laughed in the background!!! Glad you mentioned Depeche Mode but more attention imo should have been on the influence of founding member Vince Clarke. IMO His influence on 80’s music cannot be overstated. Anyway bravo and I’m looking forward to see what you do next.

The Beatles and George Martin were the leaders of an era that only wished they were in the same league. We love the Beatles because they earned it Boy Band is a disgusting term. The Beatles were not BOYS. They were MEN!

As a gen xer who came of age to new wave, this kicked ass. You killed it! 😃👍

The first 45 I bought was Lucky Number by Lena Lovich. I still love it.

I saw the B-52s and Pretenders together once when I was young….it was a great day!

What? No When In Rome's "The Promise" as the most iconic end-of-80's New Wave? Also, I'm a bit surprised Geldof's Boomtown Rats didn't get an honorable mention. Otherwise a great video that condenses so much into so little time.

Thank you. This is excellent and truely insightful content.

I wish you had mentioned why DM had a different sound with Martin Gore as Vince Clarke left and formed Yazz/Yazoo with Alison Moyet and her black, gospel sounding voice singing the lyrics. After 2 successful albums Vince creates Erasure with Andy Bell. I was blessed to see them open up for Duran Duran in 1985 and Andy wore a red cup over his crotch 😱 I wish Terri Nunn and Berlin were mentioned bit maybe do a new video: New Wave Music In Movies Please highlight these special 💎for me: Valley Girl - the whole soundtrack yet highlight these two for me "Cool Places" - Sparks & Jane Wiedlin - yes she’s a Go Go "I Melt with You" - Modern English Almost any John Hughes film as he led this use of soundtrack songs to get ticket sales and record sales: Sixteen Candles and focus in on the "If You Were Here" - Thompson Twins Modern Girls (movie soundtrack) “But Not Tonight" - Depeche Mode with Dave originally singing this song they didn’t want to make or perform Written by Martin Gore who performs it beautifully now as an acoustic song with piano only in concert. My Berlin / Terri Nunn is another topic, another day…. ~ Marin County Vinyls guy going into SF to Tower Records and many small little shops for 12” remix imports and later CDs 💿

I think most people would consider Detroit's 'Death' (not to be confused with the much later Metal band of the same name) to be worthy of at least an honorary mention... And I only say 'honorary' because even though they were active in and around '73, the fact that their label refused to promote them on account of their intransigence on the subject of their name ( _very_ Punk Rock, that!) meant that they never really got sufficient exposure to influence _anything!_ In fact it would be something like 40 years before they would get the recognition they were due, by which time something of a bandwagon would form around them... Not so surprising, when one hears tracks like 'Politicians in my Eyes', which, had there been any justice, would have achieved Instant Classic status the second it was recorded!

A lot of people don’t realize how Prince’s early albums, like Controversy & Dirty Mind were New Wave influenced.

I so love how people remember the 80s, and leave out factors like the AIDS epidemic, the crack epidemic, the farm crisis, Iran-Contra, the 1987 stock market crash, the closing of mental illness treatment facilities that precipitated a major increase in homelessness, and so much more. Major eras of creativity often arise because of major social upheavals, and this was true of the 80s - which is partly why 80s styles were revivals of 60s styles. I turned 30 in 1985. I wore the shoulder pads and the big hair. I went dancing at Danceteria and partied at MK. But all that took place against a backdrop of a whole lot of bad. People were dying and the government did fuck-all about it, until it hit white suburbia and Hollywood stars. Oh wait…

Dude, you’re obsessed with the word “genre.” Get a synonym, FFS. How about: “category”? “Movement”? “Style”? Now you try it…

It’s a beautiful life by Devo (didn’t care for Whip it). Adam and the Ants-Stand and Deliver/Prince Charming..ha, ha,, but later I got into ambient/electronic which was a little different.. college radio there . Punk is variable sometimes fused with electronic. Think also, Stereo lab..Latetitia Sadier was innovative, no doubt, way beyond other women. Would be great if you can do a piece on her..She passed of cancer in her 50’s or so.. Your talking a lot about some commercial artists. There’s so much more..but you got it with Brian Eno..Do something on Sadler..a genius who must be acknowledged. Thanks for the trajectory..loved Boy George too, and others you mention (some). Oh my, I just mentioned ABC to another as cheese, but good cheese..”once there was a time..” Actually electronic music was innovated at the end of the 1880’s. Look up the history of electronic music..this was long so I watched 3/4 of it. Thank you go night..Incidentally another artist did Mad World, and was amazing..Bjork was good too.

Hurrumph,.. I sense a distinct lack of Orchestras Maneuvering in the Dark! 🙂

The first wave was wonderful! The new wave was a crescendo of British pop culture that I fear will be forever lost to the sameness of multiculturalism. It has been forty years since a wave has crashed on our shores and the surf remains calm.

Great job! Excellent video

I liked The Swing better than Kick. INXS was so great!

I love how GRACE JONES kind of defies categorization and occupies her own box 😂

wonderful video!!!! please make more of these New wave music history docs! i luv them! i started listening to New wave when i was 12 or 13 yrs old. right now im into Classical, Jazz, Rock, Pop, R&B , Neo Soul, Metal etc.. But i always revert to New Wave at the end of the day! that is my foundation and i think the best genre of music! Keep up the good work! i would luv to hear about the other New wave bands like the Sisters of Mercy, The Smiths, Wild Swans, Lotus Eaters, the Cure, OMD, A-Ha, Style Council, Ultravox, China Crisis, Scritti Politi, Blow Monkeys, til Tuesday, Echo & The Bunnymen, The Fall, The The, Clan of Xymox, Blue Nile…..

thank you. am 59 and quite intimate with the music of this era …would love to chat with you sometime

Wow!!! Great job Enjoyed it

Well done! I hope you will occasionally do a similar video where you aren't afraid to do longer videos! An in-depth music history should be given the time it needs! Even if it's only a couple times per year! You got a new subscriber though!!

Great presentation

It was the breadth of writing not only over time but within an album. In short of a decade. Complex harmony, rhythm, subject. Marvelously immediate but carefully considered. Influential.

I love this video.. but you misused the B - 52s by not mentioning Rock Lobster and Mesopatsmia .. you also left out Modern English.. But I dig and support you fully despite those commissions!! Love you bro

I'm gonna be checking out Orange Juice in the morning!! No really it's on a new playlist I just made