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

A time capsule of cold synths, analog drum machines, and the "shadow side" of the New Wave era.

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

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

Hailing from the "Bristol Goth Explosion," Necromancy was a staple of the Bastille Club , a lesser-known counterpart to London's famous Batcave. Pretty Poison – Laced (1982) Original private label

Their tracks, such as "Waltzing," represent the transition from dark punk to gothic rock , utilizing cold, reverb-heavy guitars and early synth textures.

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

Look for tracks by Unfassbare Zwischenräume ("Falter Im Nächtlichen Raum") or Der Eiserne Vorhang ("Hassen").