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Synthpop Reviews Synth Master
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In this podcast I discuss and review the synth-pop / new wave / EBM / electronic music that I purchase, listen to, and or discover. I will give you my opinion of its style & quality. Links to audio clips & places to purchase can be found on the podcast blog: http://synthpopreviews.blogspot.com/ If you like classic synthpop bands like Pet Shot Boys, New Order, Depeche Mode, Simple Minds, OMD, Erasure, etc, or if you like modern synthpop bands like Mesh, Ulver, CHVRCHES, De/Vision, T.O.Y., Iris, etc., then this podcast is for YOU! Visit us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@synthpopreviews4714
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Top 100 New Wave Bands - Honorable Mention and Good Tiers
In this episode, I review an online list of the Top 100 New Wave Bands of all time. The list is found on the Digital Dream Door website. After I share some disagreements with the list, I begin the process of reordering the list to how I think it should be ordered. This is a long episode, but if you're a fan of New Wave music, including synthpop, you won't want to miss it!
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Synthpop Reviews Episode 6: Review of Alphaville Discography
In this episode, I go in-depth on the Alphaville discography. Album by album I discuss the strengths and weaknesses of Alphaville's music. If you think Alphaville is just "Forever Young" or "Big in Japan," you're missing out on a lot of great synthpop and great music generally. And, you need to watch this episode.
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Synthpop Reviews: What I'm Listening to This Month - January 2024
What synthpop / New Wave music am I listening to right now in January 2024? Watch this episode to find out! There's at least one synthpop pioneering band included, a New Wave revivalist band from the 2000s, an 80s superband, an underground synthpop piano band that started in the 1990s, and more.
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Episode 5, January 2024: Review of Rebel Diamonds by The Killers
In this episode, I review the recent compilation release by The Killers called "Rebel Diamonds." I go through it track by track, sharing my opinion about each one.
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Episode 4, November 2023: Review of Thompson Twins Discography
Thompson Twins was my first favorite New Wave / Synthpop band. In this episode, we'll review their discography. I'll name my three favorite Thompson Twins albums and 10 favorite songs.
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Episode 3, June 2023: Review of Electric Sun by VNV Nation
In this Episode 3 of Synthpop Reviews, I share my impressions of the latest album by VNV Nation: Electric Sun. Listen to find out what I think about the album overall, as well as my opinion about each track. For audio clips and more great synthpop information, head on over to my synthpop blog: http://synthpopreviews.blogspot.com