Post-Punk Mix

Becoming the first major spin-off from punk, post-punk was more experimental in nature than it's predecessor. For a few years, the terms new wave and post-punk were semi-interchangeable, but both developed into their own unique style, though there was some overlap. The first bands that could be described as definitively post-punk in sound were bands like Television, Magazine, and The Pop Group. Other bands that were once part of the movement headed for the more commercial friendly new wave sound, like Talking Heads and Devo. All of these bands laid the groundwork for alternative rock, and many of them were later considered to be the first alt. groups.

Here's a track listing:
1. Gimme the Shakes by Dogmatics
2. Transmission by Joy Division
3. Definitive Gaze by Magazine
4. Blow Daddy-O by Pere Ubu
5. Swamp Thing by The Chameleons
6. Elizabeth Montgomery's Face by The Embarrassment
7. Loveless Love by The Feelies
8. She Is Beyond Good and Evil by The Pop Group
9. Old Pervert by The Soft Boys
10. Descent Into Hell by Volcano Suns

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If it isn't stiff....

Stiff records was a brilliant record studio that flickered in and out of the world. Featuring a primarily punk and new wave featured lineup, they had some amazing artists such as Elvis Costello, The Damned, The Pogues, Madness and Motorhead for periods of time. But this selection is some of their lesser known or more often forgotten bands.

• Any Trouble - Trouble With Love
• Humphrey Ocean & The Hardy Annuals - Whoops-A-Daisy
• Ian Drury & The Blockheads - What a Waste!
• Jona Lewie - You'll Always Find Me In The Kitchen at Parties
• Kirsty MacColl - A New England
• Lene Lovich - Lucky Number
• Lew Lewis Reformer - Win or Lose
• Makin' Time - Here Is My Number
• Nick Lowe - Heart of the City
• Tenpole Tudor - Three Bells in a Row
• The Belle Stars - Sign of the Times
• The Passion Puppets - Like Dust
• The Untouchables - Wild Child
• Theatre of Hate - The Hop

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Punk

Instead of focusing on punk's trifecta - The Clash, The Sex Pistols, and The Ramones - I chose to spotlight bands that aren't so well-known. While first wave bands like The Jam and The Pretenders are represented, New Wave (punks not so distant cousin), post-punk, and hardcore are included to show the many facets of punk rock.

1. The Jam - The Eton Rifles

2. Joy Division - Warsaw

3. The Pretenders - Precious

4. The Rezillos - Flying Saucer Attack

5. Devo - Smart Patrol/Mr. DNA

6. Black Flag - Six Pack

7. The Dead Milkmen - I Walk The Thinnest Line

8. Television - Little Johnny Jewel (Parts 1 & 2)

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