This set dedicated to the electro scene of 1981 the year that Synth Pop broke into the mainstream.includes a few recognizable hits,such as Heaven 17’s rousing “(We Don’t Need This) Fascist Groove Thang” and Aneka’s chart-topping “Japanese Boy,” as well as enduring club classics like Gina X Performance’s saucy “No G.D.M.” and Yello’s heavily sampled/remixed “Bostich.” Larger-than-life acts like Duran Duran and Tears for Fears are represented by early singles and deep cuts and other iconic groups such as A Flock of Seagulls and Spandau Ballet are presented in rougher form than the era-defining hits they’d have just a year or two later, demonstrating post-punk’s influence on popular music. The non-geographical focus means that in addition to numerous U.K. acts, there’s also room for important figures like Devo, Yellow Magic Orchestra, and former Tangerine Dream member Peter Baumann.Take a look at the Comment for detailed playlist
