New Wave Outpost Forum

I'm amazed if this topic hasn't come up yet, but... if they (whoever 'they' ever are) were putting together a time capsule and you were asked to include the album cover that best conveys new wave, what would it be and why???

There are so many great ones (and a lot of lousy ones, too, I guess)to pick from, but I'm going with the B-52's debut. Why?

-the glaring gaudy colors
-the kitschy feel of the cover design
-the band name ("the ______" such a big part of early new wave)
-the members on the cover look inviting and dangerous at the same time

Ooh, that IS a great topic. Off the top of my head, Culture Club's Colour By Numbers and Missing Persons' Spring Session M with Dale Bozio's iconic visage both scream NEW WAVE. But panning back out to include Punk, I gotta pick Never Mind the Bullocks - i

Off the top of my head I'd have to agree with the B-52's debut and throw in Wild Planet.

The Nagel print used for Rio by Duran Duran
A Flock Of Seagulls Cocteau EP, VERY photo-manipulated sci-fi
Gary Numan - Telekon, making black with red hilights TH

Altred Images - Pinky Blue
Missing Persons - Spring Session M
Boys Don't Cry - The Cure
My Aim Is True - Elvis Costello

You picked a winner... I can't think of a better one than the B-52's. But for some reason, Candy-O still holds a special place in my heart.

I like the romantics album Where they are all dressed in red leather suits and skinny ties. Check the hair styles out and I think you would agree that is as new wave as it gets! being from michigan they were one of my all time fav's

I bought the Romantics later on at a garage sale, boy is that bad new wave, I love the b-52's first album, its cool!!!!

The Best one i have which Slang Teacher, Wide Boy Awake
WHAT A HORRIBLE ALBUM COVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!