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

Before they hit mainstream success with "Catch Me (I'm Falling)" later in the decade, this South New Jersey band released the Laced EP on their own private label, Svengoli Records.

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) 4 Rare 80s Albums [Part 128] Goth Rock, Synthwa...

This collection unearths some of the most obscure European synth and coldwave tracks that never hit the mainstream. Before they hit mainstream success with "Catch Me

A time capsule of cold synths, analog drum machines, and the "shadow side" of the New Wave era. The Hitmen – Torn Together (1981) This collection

While often categorized under New Wave, this album is a fascinating deep dive into the crossover between melodic electronics and introspective goth rock .

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

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)