Silent Creatures

Origin:	Belgium
Genres:	Synthpop, New Wave
Active: Lineup:	1982-1988 (????) Franky De Bruyne: vocals Johnny Mellebeek: guitar Danny Vranken: bass Stefan: keyboards Guy Derieuw: drums, back vocals Pascal Jacobs: keyboards, guitar Karel Liesenborgs: guitar

Silent Creatures is a Synthpop band from Belgium, their music style is a bit similar to The Cure, but a bit more synth. It's like the synthpop version of The Cure, even the vocals are similar to the vocals of Robert Smith "The Cure".


Similar artists: The Cure, Necropolis Of Love, Almost Done

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Should I Stay

1. Should I Stay
2. The Sun

Label: Scorpion
Released: 1986

A Memory

1. A Memory

2. Give Me Your Love

Label: Banzai Productions

Released: 1988

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Necropolis Of Love

Origin:	Berkeley, California, United States
Genres:	New Wave, Synthpop
Active: Lineup:	1981-1987 Dave Slave Velasquez: vocals, guitar, keyboards Tim Hesla: bass, saxophone Peter Vinella: keyboards, drum programming Bill Zelinski: drums, percussion

Necropolis is a New Wave/Synthpop from California, they formed in 1981. Necropolis Of Love toured a bit in California. Released 3 records"Talk", "In Search Of ..." & "The Hope".

Similar artists: Silent Creatures, Starter, Lung Overcoat

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Talk

1. Talk
2. Alyssa

Label: Thumb Records
Released: 1982

In Search Of ...

1. Dance (Dance Mix)
2. Debutante
3. Cafe Town

Label: Thumb Records

Released: 1983

The Hope

1. Talk

2. Done & Gone

3. The Tunnel

4. Dance

5. Catsong

Label: Thumb Records

Released: 1984

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Ministry

Origin:	Chicago, Illnois, United States
Genres:	Synthpop (1981-1985) Industrial, Ebm (1985-1988) Industrial Metal (1988-present)
Active: Lineup:	1981-2008, 2011-present Al Jourgensen: vocals, guitar, keyboards Stephen George: drums (1981-1984) Marty Sorenson: bass (1981-1983) John Davis: keyboards (1981-1983) Lamont Welton: bass (1981) Paul Taylor: bass (1981) Brad Hallen: bass (1982-1986) Robert Roberts:  keyboards (1982-1983) Walter Turbitt: guitars (1983) Doug Chamberlin: keyboards (1983-1984) Patty Marsh: keyboards, vocals (1983-1986)

Ministry started as a Synthpop in 1981. The original lineup of Ministry was Al Jorgensen (vocals, guitar, keyboard) & Stephen George (drums). Ministry released several singles with the label "Wax Trax! Records & Arista), their official album "With Sympathy" was released in 1983. Around mid 80's Ministry changed their music style.

Similar artists: Depeche Mode, Special Affect, Human League,

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I'm Falling

1. I'm Falling

2. Primental

3. Cold Life

Label: Wax Trax! Records

Released: 1981

Cold Life

1. Cold Life

2. I'm Falling

3. Cold Life Dub

Label: Situation Two

Released: 1982

Work For Love

1. Work For Love (Extended Version)

2. Work For Love (Dub Version)

Label:  Ariola

Released: 1982

Revenge (You Did It Again)

1. Revenge (You Did It Again)

2. Effigy

3. Work For Love

Label: Arista

Released: 1983

I Wanted To Tell Her

1. I Wanted To Tell Her

2. I Wanted To Tell Her (Tongue-Tied Mix)

3. A Walk In The Park

Label: Arista

Released: 1983

With Sympathy

1. Effigy (I'm Not An)

2. Revenge

3. I Wanted To Tell Her

4. Work For Love
5. Here We Go
6. What He Say
7. Say You're Sorry
8. Should Have Know Better
9. She's Got A Cause

Label: Arista
Released: 1983

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Abecedarians

Origin:	Los Angeles, United States
Genres:	Synthpop (1983-1985) Post Punk (1986-1995)
Active: Lineup:	1983-1995 Chris Manecke: Vocals, guitar, keyboards John Blake: Bass Kevin Dolan: Drums

Abecedarians were a Los Angeles based Post Punk trio active in the mid to late 1980s, on Factory Records. The lineup consisted of Chris Manecke (guitar, vocals, keyboards), Kevin Dolan (drums) and John Blake (bass). They specialized in reverb heavy, synth driven post-punk songs.


Similar artists: The Names, The Lucy Show, The Snake Corps
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Smiling Monarchs 

1. Smiling Monarchs

2. Benway's Carnival

Label: Factory Records

Released: 1985

Eureka

1. Ghosts

2. Soil

3. Beneath The City Of The Hedonistic Bohemians

4.  I Glide

5. Mice & Coconut Tree

6. The Misery Of CityEureka

Label: Southwest Audio Reproductions 

Released: 1986

Resin

1. Dinner

2. Spaghetti Western

3. Where Whitie Ain't Allowed

4. Wild Flowers Grow From The Trash

5. Press Escape

6. Laugh At Yourself

7.Sufferin' Tarnation

8. Panic In Needle Park

Label: Caroline Records
Released: 1988

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