This week we go back to 1982 and dig deep into the “long-lost cache
of awesome New Wave” to pull out a one-hit wonder that is the very
essence of early 80s synthpop !
Combo Audio
were an Illinois-based band that came and went in a very quick flash.
They released one EP in 1983 and were gone by 1984 despite touring
extensively in the American midwest and even opening concerts for U2
& Talking Heads. Their New Romantic yearnings, flagrant use of
synths and melodious songcrafting had everyone listening absolutely
convinced that they would be the ‘next big thing’. Sadly it was not to
be. But Combo Audio fortunately left us with one pure nugget of
white-hot brilliance before they vanished forever - the song (and
equally awesome video) that is …. “Romanticide” !
Enjoy!
-WAS
Now this is some classic New Wave!
ReplyDeleteNew Romantic sound from...Illinois??! Awesome tune.
ReplyDeleteWas saving this one for you ... my #20 entry treat !
ReplyDeleteEnjoy ... and as always ... there are more coming !