Obscure 80s Post-Punk, Experimental, Art Rock Vol. 1

What you'll find in these series is an interesting collection of very obscure art rock/indie rock/post punk/new wave songs, released in early 80s on private, no-name or low profile labels. The releases were mostly singles and EPs or part of a various artists underground compilation. The bands are referred to as DIY, or do-it-yourself. Although the songs are generally quite likeable, they were too dark, arty and experimental for pop-oriented Rare Hits of The 80s series, so I skipped them while making those series. Then since they are not synth-dominated, quirky and danceable tracks, I did not pick them for This Is What I call Minimal 80s series either. However this style of music definitely has its own audience and deserves some recognition. More likely than not, some of these tracks are on some people's wish list. So I'd be posting them in a few instalments if I see there’s interest.


Track listing:

01 Last Four (4) Digits - Fast Friends
02 Kevin Dunn & The Regiment Of Women - Oktyabrina
03 Manic Leisure - Miro
04 Vertical Motion - You've Lost The Thread
05 Surplus Stock - Take It
06 Delmontes - Don't Cry Your Tears
07 Touch Tones - Sorry We're Passe
08 IQ Zero - Crazy Dolls
09 Von Beat - Of Course I Care
10 The Point Fives - Next Time
11 Take It -Trends and Relations
12 F-Systems - People
13 The Cubs - A Dance To Forget
14 Kate Fagan - Waiting For The Crisis
15 Westside Lockers - Song for America
16 Motifs - Cameras