Various - La Contra Ola: Synth Pop & Post Punk from Spain 1980-86RSD 25 Release After years of anticipation, Bongo Joe Records is thrilled to reissue La Contra Ola, the definitive compilation capturing the early 80s Spanish Synth Wave and Post Punk scene. This repress revisits a groundbreaking era of sonic experimentation, from synthetic pop and industrial sounds to lo fi cassette gems and dance floor anthems. In celebration of Record Store Day 2025, were also offering a special edition on colored vinyl, inviting a

but has never before been recorded by Villagers until now

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even if you include Blue Orchids-buy-any-other-name combos like Thirst and Factory Star into that equation

springy melody

The gatefold details the history of this unique compilation while the two printed inner sleeves reveal more about each featured band‰۪s own story

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Reagan's In is about as raw as it gets -- not only does the production (or lack of production) reject slickness completely

intending to touch upon universal themes

It's a moving and deeply felt tribute to a misunderstood man

And while that sound might've dropped off occasionally

Wayne Smith's booming anthem "Sleng Teng"

before diving back into their Metal