Article · Wikipedia archive · Last revised Jun 22, 2026

Newer Wave

Newer Wave is a various artists compilation album released on February 28, 1997 by 21st Circuitry.

Last revised
Jun 22, 2026
Read time
≈ 2 min
Length
413 w
Citations
5
Source
Wikipedia ↗
Newer Wave
Compilation album by
Various artists
ReleasedFebruary 28, 1997 (1997-02-28)
GenreIndustrial, EBM
Length69:36
Label21st Circuitry
21st Circuitry V/A chronology
21st Circuitry Shox
(1996) 		Newer Wave
(1997) 		Coldwave Breaks II
(1997)

Newer Wave is a various artists compilation album released on February 28, 1997 by 21st Circuitry.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStarStar1

Aiding & Abetting gave Newer Wave a mixed review, calling the material "a bit silly" but "a good idea, and the bands here try real hard to create new versions of well-worn tunes."2 Tom Schulte of AllMusic described the compilation as "fun and a real history lesson to listen to."1 Sonic Boom said "regardless of whether you thought the eighties was a collection of music filled with unimaginative drivel or was the groundwork of the modern electronic dance scene you'll get a kick out of this compilation" and "definitely of those compilations bound to give you fits of nostalgia for years to come."3

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)ArtistLength
1."Turning Japanese" (The Vapors cover)David Fenton16volt4:46
2."I Ran" (A Flock of Seagulls cover)Frank Maudsley, Paul Reynolds, Mike Score, Ali ScoreAssemblage 233:54
3."Red Skies" (Dead or Alive cover)Charlie Barrett, Cy Curnin, Rupert Greenall, Jamie West-Oram, Adam WoodsBeauty4:20
4."Cars" (Gary Numan cover)Gary NumanLUXT4:33
5."Candy-O" (The Cars cover)Ric OcasekOut Out2:35
6."Never Say Never" (Romeo Void cover)Benjamin Bossi, Larry Carter, Debora Iyall, Peter Woods, Frank ZincavageKevorkian Death Cycle5:29
7."The Chauffeur" (Duran Duran cover)James Bates, Simon Le Bon, John Taylor, Roger Taylor, Andy TaylorBattery4:39
8."Destination Unknown" (Missing Persons cover)Dale Bozzio, Terry Bozzio, Warren CuccurulloScar Tissue4:59
9."Master and Servant" (Depeche Mode cover)Martin GoreHate Dept.5:14
10."I Want Candy" (The Strangeloves cover)Bert Berns, Bob Feldman, Jerry Goldstein, Richard GottehrerBlack Metal Box5:43
11."You Spin Me Round" (Dead or Alive cover)Pete Burns, Steve Coy, Wayne Hussey, Tim Lever, Mike PercyTemplebeat3:42
12."Whip It" (Devo cover)Gerald Casale, Mark MothersbaughCollide3:31
13."Relax" (Frankie Goes to Hollywood cover)Peter Gill, Holly Johnson, Brian Nash, Mark O'TooleUnit:1876:09
14."Sex Dwarf" (Soft Cell cover)Marc Almond, David BallSabotage Q.C.Q.C.?4:26
15."Whisper to a Scream" (The Icicle Works cover)Ian McNabbAcumen5:37

Personnel

Adapted from the Newer Wave liner notes.4

Release history

Region Date Label Format Catalog
United States 1997 21st Circuitry CD 21C.CD21
References

References

  1. Schulte, Tom. Various Artists: Newer Wave > Review at AllMusic. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  2. Worley, Jon (February 17, 1997). "Various Artists: Newer Wave". Aiding & Abetting (128). Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  3. Christian, Chris (March 1997). "Various Artists: Newer Wave". Sonic Boom. 5 (2). Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  4. Newer Wave (booklet). Various artists. San Francisco, California: 21st Circuitry. 1997.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
External links