New Wave Time Warp

The Lambrettas’ debut single “Go Steady” came out November 7, 1979. I don’t object at all to the fact that mod records are inevitably on YouTube, I just think it’s funny.

The Pop Group’s abrasive-isn’t-even-the-word-for-it funk-noise single “We Are All Prostitutes” came out November 6, 1979.

The Beat’s first Peel session was broadcast November 5, 1979. Here’s the brief “Click Click” from it.

The Pointed Sticks’ “Out of Luck” single came out November 5, 1979. Here’s a semi-live performance from the 1980 film “Out of the Blue” of that song, as well as its B-side “Somebody’s Mom.”

Nick Cave’s early band the Boys Next Door played in Melbourne November 4, 1979. Here’s a frantic version of “Let’s Talk About Art” from that gig.

Visage’s single “Tar” came out November 3, 1979. Here’s the B-side, “Frequency 7”—they re-recorded it later, but this is the original version.

The Jam’s “Eton Rifles” single came out around November 2, 1979. Here’s a live TV performance from around then.

The Purple Hearts’ “Frustration” single came out November 1, 1979. When the chorus references boots and suits, you know somebody wants to be mod.

The Craze’s “Motions” single” came out November 1, 1979. Here’s the original promo video. They’ve got the disaffected looks down, they’ve got the guitar tone… did they forget anything?

The Ruts’ “Jah War” single came out October 31, 1979.