any early 80's alt/soft punk fans out there?


great time for music imo. new sounds, edgy but musical and sometime.....downright deep/moving. never got into the really hardcore punk seen. liked the softer side destruction alot better =)

just finished a psychedelic furs binge tonight. had joy division/early new order on all weekend. planning on reminiscing with lou reed/velvet underground and early rem later this week.

haven't really listened to this stuff much in recent memory. not sure why?. i own almost everything these bands ever put out but still rarely give them a turn anymore?.

early furs with all that sax and mr butler's near painful voice =). i'm gonna grab some tickets for their upcoming show at house of blues (chicago). i'm sure it won't be as crazy as the shows back then but the music will still be great. didn't even know they were touring.

really enjoyed joy division and after the death of Ian....early new order stuff. incredible music considering their roots. new order eventually lost their edge but back then....they were it!

any other fans out there?
levy03

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How about the Chameleons U;K.? They were great!! Check out their their albums Script Of The Bridge and Strange Times. You won't regret it. One of the best and unique post punk bands for sure.
I like this music. What about a couple of bands from down under from that era/genr? Anyone remember The Church? They were a big on college radio in the late 80s and had a top 20 hit, Under The Milky Way. That song is also in the Donnie Darko soundtrack. Anyway, they are still around and still making albums. 23 total and they still tour as well. I also like the Go Betweens and Midnight Oil.
I don't recall seeing Loyld Cole And The Commotions on the list anywhere. IMO, they are an excellent post punk outfit. The plus for audiophiles is the stuff is well recorded.
Found another good one from the era. The band is Cactus World News from Ireland. Check out some of their stuff on You Tube.
For Against out of Lincoln, NE is a good post punk/new wave type band. Made their first Album in 1988.

Based on some suggestions earlier in the thread, I have the Stockholm Monsters and The Sad Lovers on the way.