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New Wave

New wave is the pop-literate side of the post-punk explosion: synthesizers, angular guitars, and art-school style, from Talking Heads to Blondie and Duran Duran. It carried punk's energy into the radio and MTV mainstream of the early 1980s.

New Wave on Riffiter: 705 albums, 19 rated by the community, averaging 3.7/5, spanning 1973 to 2024, from 90 artists including Talking Heads, Duran Duran, The Police.

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FAQ

Who is the most popular new wave artist?
The most popular new wave artist on Riffiter is Talking Heads, rated by 9 listeners.
What is the best new wave album?
Ranked by community ratings, the best new wave album on Riffiter is Remain in Light by Talking Heads (4.8/5 from 5 ratings). See the full best new wave albums ranking.
How many new wave albums are on Riffiter?
Riffiter has 705 albums, 19 rated by the community, averaging 3.7/5. Browse them all on the new wave albums page.
When was new wave's most active era?
By community ratings, the most active era for new wave on Riffiter is the 1980s. Its catalogue here spans 1973 to 2024.

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