Synth Punk

TockTockTock · 04-23-2012, 11:07 AM

If you are not familiar with the genre, then allow me to explain. Synth punk is sub-genre of punk rock that developed around the mid to late-70s. It fused the simplicity and energy of punk rock with that of the seemingly cold, distant sound of early electronics. The earliest renditions of synth punk can be traced back to two bands: Suicide and The Screamers... as well as a precursor to the genre... Silver Apples, who were making energetic/psychedelic electronic music in the 60s.

As far as my opinion goes, I have always been fascinated with this genre because it's taking a type of music that is dominated by guitars and completely getting rid of them in favor of electronics.

Anyways, here is a list of what I consider to be the best of synth punk:

► Suicide (1977) by Suicide
► Suicide (1980) by Suicide
► Demos 77-78 by The Screamers
► Music from Hell (1981) by Nervous Gender
► Gadgetree (1980) by The Gardgets (my personal favorite out of the bunch)
► In a Model Room (1979) by P-Model

I would put something by Tuxedomoon, but... they're sort of in their own category.

04-23-2012, 11:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
TockTockTock They/Them Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,914	Synth Punk If you are not familiar with the genre, then allow me to explain. Synth punk is sub-genre of punk rock that developed around the mid to late-70s. It fused the simplicity and energy of punk rock with that of the seemingly cold, distant sound of early electronics. The earliest renditions of synth punk can be traced back to two bands: Suicide and The Screamers... as well as a precursor to the genre... Silver Apples, who were making energetic/psychedelic electronic music in the 60s. As far as my opinion goes, I have always been fascinated with this genre because it's taking a type of music that is dominated by guitars and completely getting rid of them in favor of electronics. Anyways, here is a list of what I consider to be the best of synth punk: ► Suicide (1977) by Suicide ► Suicide (1980) by Suicide ► Demos 77-78 by The Screamers ► Music from Hell (1981) by Nervous Gender ► Gadgetree (1980) by The Gardgets (my personal favorite out of the bunch) ► In a Model Room (1979) by P-Model I would put something by Tuxedomoon, but... they're sort of in their own category.