4 Rare 80s Albums [part 128] Goth Rock, Synthwa... Page

For Part 128 of a series on rare '80s music, focusing on the intersection of and Synthwave (often referred to as Darkwave or Coldwave), here are four obscure albums and EPs from the early 1980s that perfectly capture that moody, electronic edge. 1. Pretty Poison – Laced (1982)

4. Various Artists – New Wave Complex Volume 11 (1980s Rarities)

Hailing from the "Bristol Goth Explosion," Necromancy was a staple of the Bastille Club , a lesser-known counterpart to London's famous Batcave. 4 Rare 80s Albums [Part 128] Goth Rock, Synthwa...

It mixes melodic power pop with post-punk quirkiness and synth-heavy arrangements.

This collection unearths some of the most obscure European synth and coldwave tracks that never hit the mainstream. For Part 128 of a series on rare

Original private label pressings are extremely hard to find and highly sought after by collectors of early '80s electronic rarities. 2. The Hitmen – Torn Together (1981)

A time capsule of cold synths, analog drum machines, and the "shadow side" of the New Wave era. Various Artists – New Wave Complex Volume 11

Their work is mostly found on rare compilations like The Bristol Goth Explosion , which was recently reissued in limited quantities.