New Wave/Post Punk

The Police - Synchronicity

The fifth and final studio album by the Police, Synchronicity was released in June 1983, and was the band’s most successful release and made the Police global superstars. The album went on to include four classic hit singles. – Every Breath...

The Selecter - Human Algebra

It’s been 43 years since the release of The Selecter’s seminal debut album Too Much Pressure and while it still inspires and resonates today, their new studio album Human Algebra keeps the fire burning with a stellar collection of...

The Sisters of Mercy - Floodland - National Album Day 2024

At the end of their US tour in June 1985 The Sisters of Mercy effectively split up. Returning in November 1987 with ‘Floodland’ (UK #9), and still aided by the trusty Doktor Avalanche, Eldritch hired former Gun Club and Fur Bible bassist...

The Specials - The Specials (2LP 40th Anniversary Half Speed Master)

The Specials began the British ska revival craze, combining the highly danceable ska and rocksteady beat with punk's energy and attitude. The Specials' landmark, 14-track-strong debut album The Specials (UK No.4, 1979), produced by Elvis...

The Step - London Soul - You Want It, You Got It

The Step were part of the early ‘80s Mod Revival, drawing a marked influence from classic soul records. Releasing five singles with CBS, they also played gigs with The Kinks, Elvis Costello, and Secret Affair. This collection on Acid Jazz...

The Stranglers - La Folie - National Album Day 2024

Originally released in 1981, La folie is the 6th studio album by English new wave band the Stranglers. Available for National Album Day on 1LP translucent pink vinyl for a limited run. Track List1. Non Stop2. Everybody Loves You When You're Dead3. Tramp4...

The The - Soul Mining

Originally released in 1983, ‘Soul Mining’ is the debut major label album by post punk outfit, The The, fronted by Matt Johnson. Including the singles “Uncertain Smile”, “Perfect”, and the iconic "This Is The...

The WAEVE - City Lights

British Folk-Rock Post-Punk duo, The Waeve, return with their latest guitar driven romp, City Lights. Graham Coxon (Blur) + Rose Elinor Dougall return with the follow-up to last year's acclaimed eponymous debut (Top 30 UK OCC). Produced by James Ford...

Tom Verlaine - Warm and Cool

The true test of originality for any musician comes when you hear an instrument being played and you instantly know who’s playing it. For electric guitarists, certainly Hendrix qualifies; Page and Clapton, too. Maybe Eddie Van Halen before the...