25 Electropop Classics

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Computer World
1.  Computer World by Kraftwerk
The list author says:
  "The best Kraftwerk album. A perfect fusion of experimentation and pop melodies."
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Black Celebration
2.  Black Celebration by Depeche Mode
The list author says:
  "A true synthpop classic. Gore's songwriting is pure sex and death."
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Neurovision
3.  Neurovision by Telex
The list author says:
  "Telex are lost electro pioneers. This album shows their mastery of both electronics and pop writing."
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Penthouse and Pavement
4.  Penthouse and Pavement by Heaven 17
The list author says:
  "Misunderstood and criminally under-rated, H17 made the Linn Drum funk on this gem."
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Dare/Love and Dancing: 21st Anniversary Edition
5.  Dare/Love and Dancing: 21st Anniversary Edition by Human League
The list author says:
  "An essential electropop album. This version includes the later remix album."
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Music Has the Right to Children
6.  Music Has the Right to Children by Boards Of Canada
The list author says:
  "Unlike a lot of dull electronica, Boards have Kraftwerk's knack with melody."
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Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret
7.  Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret by Soft Cell
The list author says:
  "Great timbres, brilliant Brel-esque songs: an electropop *and* Goth classic."
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Tin Drum: Remastered
8.  Tin Drum: Remastered by Japan
The list author says:
  "Simply beautiful - the lush synthesis used paints an unforgettable picture"
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Get Lost
9.  Get Lost by The Magnetic Fields
The list author says:
  "A modern electropop triumph. Not yet more token Moog-twiddling (the indiepop disease) but hardcore synthpop."
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The Pleasure Principle + 7 Bonus Tracks
10.  The Pleasure Principle + 7 Bonus Tracks by Gary Numan
The list author says:
  "The record that spawned a million pale imitations. Remember, Numan did it first."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)

Architecture and Morality
11.  Architecture and Morality by OMD
The list author says:
  "Amazingly atmospheric, a record out of time. Souvenir haunts to this day."
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Vienna
12.  Vienna by Ultravox
The list author says:
  "Ultravox had searing leadsynth lines and muscular, staccato basslines. And what a drummer!"
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

The Hurting
13.  The Hurting by Tears For Fears
The list author says:
  "Great songs, great use of electronics."
£5.77   Used & New from: £2.06
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

Yellow Magic Orchestra
14.  Yellow Magic Orchestra by Yellow Magic Orchestra
The list author says:
  "Listen to those soaring melodies, that perfect sequencing - all punched in on MC4s! Unbelievable"
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Peter Pan Effect
15.  Peter Pan Effect by Robert Marlow
The list author says:
  "Another lost classic. Great songs from Mr. Marlowe with a certain Vince Clarke bleeping in the background."
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Wonderland
16.  Wonderland by Erasure
The list author says:
  "Another appearance by Mr. Clarke. Surely the king of synthpop?"
£7.79   Used & New from: £2.50
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Upstairs at Eric's
17.  Upstairs at Eric's by Yazoo
The list author says:
  "...and again! Both Yazoo albums are brilliant but this one has a rawer synth sound."
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Golden Age of Wireless
18.  Golden Age of Wireless by Thomas Dolby
The list author says:
  "An album with *zero* filler! Total synthpop. Magnificent!"
£5.16   Used & New from: £3.00
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Visage
19.  Visage by Visage
The list author says:
  "Another appearance for Midge Ure and Billy Currie. Romantic, melodramatic and very camp. Wonderful!"
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

From the Tea-rooms of Mars to the Hell-holes of Uranus
20.  From the Tea-rooms of Mars to the Hell-holes of Uranus by Landscape
The list author says:
  "You'll only know this if you were there at the time (or perhaps through the hit single). An incredible album."
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The Height Of
21.  The Height Of by Fashion
The list author says:
  "Another largely forgotten band. Pioneers of synthfunk and a brilliant live band."
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Metamatic... Plus
22.  Metamatic... Plus by John Foxx
The list author says:
  "Ex-Ultravoxer Foxx created a stark, alienated soundscape on this album. Very bleak, very synthpop"
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(Who's Afraid Of) The Art Of Noise?
23.  (Who's Afraid Of) The Art Of Noise? by Art of Noise
The list author says:
  "You've heard Anne Dudley's "hey" in Firestarter. Now hear the groundbreaking album it was ripped from."
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The Age Of Plastic
24.  The Age Of Plastic by Buggles
The list author says:
  "More Horn... Lot's of great electropop songs, not just 'Video'"
£2.99   Used & New from: £2.09
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Second helpings (1990)
25.  Second helpings (1990) by Blancmange
The list author says:
  "Sorry this is a 'best of' - couldn't find 'Happy Families' But a great intro to the pop genius of Blancmange."
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