Top New Wave albums
Words & Music (Deluxe Edition)
Born This Way (Special Edition)Lady GaGa's new creation Born This Way is a really diverse album in which different genres are mixed together but are all served under a well-done dance beats' dressing, that is why it is surely going to set some new records
2011
Dance Pop, Electro House, Electropop, Synth Pop
Day & AgeThe US pop rock band The Killers recorded the third studio attempt Day & Age. One can speak about this tuneful disc for a long time, but one thing is obvious - Day & Age is the best band’s work for now
2008
Indie Pop, Pop/Rock, Synth Pop
Hurry Up, We're DreamingThe French musicians M83 enlarged their discography with a new studio attempt. Double album Hurry Up, We're Dreaming attracted attention in no time, and there are some solid reasons for that
2011
Dream Pop, Synth Pop, Ambient Pop, Shoegaze, Electronic
The Fame
808s & HeartbreakKanye West's fourth work 808's & Heartbreak proves to be his most emotional and sincere album offering melodious and soulful compositions and, as is clear from the record title, of the broken heart topic
2008
Contemporary R&B, Electropop, Pop, Pop Rap, Synth Pop
AnglesAngels, album number four by The Strokes, will unfold to the listener what they have become after five years of silence
2011
Indie Rock, New Wave
Born This Way
Oracular SpectacularDebut album of American duo MGMT is very close to be a perfect record. Oracular Spectacular combines dance motility of pop-rock, synthesized drive and LoFi esthetics at the same time. Everything sounds simple but enormously significant
2007
Electropop, Indie Electronic, Indie Pop, Neo-Psychedelia, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Pop, Synth Pop
La RouxThe British duet La Roux, consisting of singer Elly Jackson and composer Ben Langmaid, recorded and self-produced the first disc La Roux. It can be called one of the brightest electro pop debuts of 2009
2009
Dance-Pop, Electropop, Synth Pop
The Hits Collection
FlamingoBrandon Flowers' debut solo album Flamingo can be considered rather a conceptual album – its main themes are faith and faithfulness of those who love each other. There are both slow and more impetuous tracks on the album
2010
New Wave, Pop/Rock, Synth Pop
Kill For LoveAmerican rockers Chromatics released their new album titled Kill For Love, which became fourth in their discography. Listeners will get fresh portion of signature sound, including pure energy and regulated chaos
2012
Post-Punk, Italo-Disco, Synth Pop
My Heart Of Stone
Ocean EyesThe US electro-pop command Owl City, which is actually the one-man project by Adam Young, recorded the major label debut Ocean Eyes. The album is already certified platinum in the USA
2009
Dance-Pop, Electropop, Pop, Synth Pop
Diver
For Your EntertainmentAmerican Idol finalist Adam Lambert issued his daring and strong debut For Your Entertainment. Filled with the celebratory atmosphere, the disc will become one of the best decorations for any collection of pop
2009
Electropop, Pop, Pop/Rock, Synth Pop
Le Voyage Dans La LuneThe French duo Air's soundtrack to the classic Le Voyage Dans La Lune film has turned into an independent studio album, which, apart from this, may be considered the best effort in their discography
2012
Synth Pop, Downtempo
HappinessHurts' debut album Happiness is sure to become the loudest and most successful pop debut this year. The entire material is thoroughly thought, there is no failure track on the album, it is quite an undertaking to choose the best one from them
2010
Electropop, Pop, Synth Pop
So80s (Soeighties) Presents Billy Idol
It's Blitz!If a band is different from the others from the beginning the main thing for it is to preserve its individuality, which Yeah Yeah Yeahs have definitely done giving the world an excellent mixture of disco, pop rock and alt punk on It's Blitz!
2009
Dance-Punk, Electropop, Indie Pop, Indie Rock, Synth Pop
Out Of My Hands
Perfect SymmetryBuilt on controversies album Perfect Symmetry proves to be a 180 degrees turn in Keane's creative work: successful pop tunes, Tom Chaplin's even more expressive vocals and completely different emotions are only a part of all its surprises
2008
Piano Rock, Pop/Rock, Synth Pop
Passive Me, Aggressive YouThe New Zealand band The Naked & Famous displayed the whole broad scale of their talent on their debut studio record Passive Me, Aggressive You, as they provided a variegated and mixed music content
2010
Indie Electronic, Indie Pop, Synth Pop
Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous KilljoysEach My Chemical Romance album's release is a big even in the rock music society, especially when it takes four years to prepare it
2010
Pop Punk, Pop/Rock, Power Pop, Synth Pop
RitualThe British outfit White Lies did not turn their second CD, Ritual, into a copy of their extraordinary proficient debut work, which proved the right decision. Different, this is still White Lies music
2011
Indie Rock, Post-Punk, Synth Pop
The Singles
Music for MenMusically Gossip's fourth album Music For Men proves to be a real leap forward: produced by the talented Rick Rubin it amazes with the power of punk, vivid hooks and arrangements
2009
Dance-Punk, Indie Rock, Pop/Rock, Post-Punk, Synth Pop
Sounds of the UniverseDepeche Mode returns with its twelfth studio creation Sounds Of The Universe. It pleases, hypnotizes and surprises with perfectly clear sound ennobling each of these 13 splendid tracks without exception
2009
Electronic, Synth Pop
Walking on a Dream
This Is HappeningAn artful layering of the most unexpected sound discoveries, contagious samples, sparkling tunes and bewitching vocal parts comprise only a part of all the merits LCD Soundsystem's new record This Is Happening can boast
2010
Alternative Dance, Dance-Punk, Electro-Disco, Electronic, Indie Electronic, New Wave, Post-Punk
Hot FussLas Vegas foursome The Killers introduce a perfectly tailored new wave-induced art rock sound on their debut, Hot Fuss. Sounding like the bastard child of Simon LeBon and Robert Smith, lead singer Brandon Flowers covers some lyrical ground including
2004
New Wave, Pop/Rock, Synth Pop
One Life StandThe British electronica band Hot Chip recorded the fourth disc One Life Stand. Possessing high quality and individuality, the album bears the strong disco tint and keeps the danceable mood of its predecessor
2010
Indie Electronic, Synth Pop, Electropop, Indie Pop, Dance-Pop
The Best of Depeche Mode, Volume 1Besides such megahits as Master and Servant, Enjoy the Silence, Personal Jesus, the just-released single Martyr and other great Depeche Mode’s works the album makes room for lesser-known gems
2006
Alternative Dance, Downtempo, Electronic, Electropop, New Romantic, New Wave, Pop/Rock, Synth Pop
XKylie Minogue's tenth album X has become the first commercial release after a four year hiatus and demonstrates her loyalty to the dance pop formula that made her world famous offering joyful, bold and sensual songs
2007
Dance-Pop, Electropop, Synth Pop
Man on the Moon: The End of Day
ZonoscopeThe new album from Cut Copy, called Zonoscope, brings the Australian outfit into another music dimension where the musicians seem to know each and every path
2011
Electropop, Indie Electronic, Indie Pop, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Pop, Synth Pop
RudeboxRobbie Williams demonstrates the talent of a musician that can deal with any genre from rap and to acid house, performing on Rudebox the music with the shades of fashioanble trends of the past and fantastic sounds of future
2006
Dance-Pop, Electropop, Pop, Synth Pop
SomethingAmerican duo Chairlift released a new studio record, which became number two in their discography. The album was titled Something and it is ready to present its original signature sound to the listeners
2012
Indie Pop, Synth Pop
The PoliceThe Police celebrate the 30th anniversary of their first single's release not only with a worldwide tour but also with a new collection of their best songs. Having simplest title The Police this disc stands as a perfect overview of the bands' career
2007
New Wave, Pop/Rock, Punk Rock, Reggae, Rock
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