A new Now Thats What I Call Music compilation is on the way next month which shines a spotlight on the diverse alternative music scene of the 1980s. NOW 80s Alternative is available as an 80-track 4CD set or as a 30-song 2LP pink coloured vinyl offering and even though these kinds of compilations are fairly common these days, this one looks pretty good! It features music from New Order, Eurythmics, The Associates, Joy Division, The Jam, Echo and the Bunnymen, Pretenders, Marc Almond, Aztec Camera, Yello, Propaganda, Act, Japan, Sisters of Mercy, The Clash, The Sugarcubes and more. An interesting inclusion is Flowers by Zaine Griff, which features a certain Kate Bush on backing vocals scroll down to hear this song. As ever, full tracklistings are below. NOW 80s Alternative will be released 16 June 2023
Free Download NOW: 80s Alternative 4CD (2023)Post-Punk Revival, Gothic, New Wave, Synth-pop, Alternative, Indie, Britpop, Art Rock | Sony Music, EMI Records, Now Twic
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