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“Maid Of Orleans” by OMD. Very few other synthpop bands have done songs about Joan of Arc for some reason or another.

“Promised You A Miracle” by Simple Minds. I have a special loathing for their biggest hit (the one from the movie with Ringwald,) but this is an example of fine, fine new-wave pop that doesn’t sound like a U2 b-side.

“Transmission” by Joy Division. Ian Curtis haunts me, and songs like this are the reason why. Amazing front man and while I love New Order wholly, Joy Division captures a certain magic.

“#1 Song In Heaven” by Sparks. Sure, they’re miming for Top Of The Pops, but check out Ron’s amazing Hitler moustache.

“Opportunities.” by Pet Shop Boys. Awful, digital, and Chris Lowe looks like a male prostitute. I love it.

“Can U Dig It?” by Pop Will Eat Itself. “We dig Marvel and DC, we dig Run DMC.” What else need I say besides “Alan Moore knows the score!”