Number 171: Visage - Fade To Grey

October 1980 brought an amazing Halloween treat: the debut of Visage's "Fade To Grey", the lead-off single from their self-titled first album. This tune was the brainchild of frontman Steve Strange (surely one of the most colorful figures in the history of New Wave music) along with bandmates including Midge Ure and John McGeoch. Featuring a blend of amazing synthesizer work and mysterious, inscrutable lyrics, "Fade To Grey" broke into the UK top 10, becoming a worldwide smash and making Visage superstars. It also takes the #171 spot on this list.