VA - Essential New Wave - Volume 4 (2006)

*Essential New Wave – Volume 4* (2006) is a curated collection of iconic new wave, synth‑pop and indie rock tracks originally recorded in the late 1970s and 1980s, released by **EMI Music Belgium** as part of their successful Essential New Wave series. This compilation brings together defining tracks from influential artists whose music helped shape the sound and aesthetic of the new wave movement. Featuring classic well‑known singles alongside deeper cuts, the album captures the diversity and innovation behind the genre’s evolution — from post‑punk energy to melodically rich synth‑driven pop.

The selection includes a range of celebrated artists whose work has remained influential through the decades, each contributing memorable rhythms, distinctive vocals, and unmistakable stylistic flair. The compilation highlights how new wave and synth‑pop blurred conventional genre boundaries, incorporating elements of art rock, punk attitude, and electronic experimentation. With tracks that continue to resonate with listeners for their timeless appeal, *Essential New Wave – Volume 4* serves both as a nostalgic journey for fans and an accessible introduction for newcomers to this seminal era in music history.

Tracklist:
01. Sisters Of Mercy – Marian
02. The Sound – Golden Soldiers
03. Gang Of Four – What We All Want
04. Adam & The Ants – Stand And Deliver
05. Talking Heads – Burning Down The House
06. Nina Hagen – African Reggae
07. Duran Duran – Hungry Like The Wolf
08. A Flock Of Seagulls – Wishing (If I Had A Photograph Of You)
09. Altered Images – Happy Birthday
10. Fisher‑Z – Marliese
11. The Smiths – What Difference Does It Make
12. Joy Division – Atmosphere
13. Tones On Tail – You, The Night And The Music
14. The Fall – L.A.
15. Virgin Prunes – Baby Turns Blue
16. Tuxedomoon – No Tears
17. Severed Heads – Dead Eyes Opened