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

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)

While often categorized under New Wave, this album is a fascinating deep dive into the crossover between melodic electronics and introspective goth rock . 4 Rare 80s Albums [Part 128] Goth Rock, Synthwa...

Their work is mostly found on rare compilations like The Bristol Goth Explosion , which was recently reissued in limited quantities. For Part 128 of a series on rare

A rare blend of female-fronted Goth Synth-pop that leans into the darker, underground side of the New Wave scene. Their work is mostly found on rare compilations

This collection unearths some of the most obscure European synth and coldwave tracks that never hit the mainstream.

It mixes melodic power pop with post-punk quirkiness and synth-heavy arrangements.

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)