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Musik Music Musique 1979: The Roots Of Synth Pop Image
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  • Summary: The three-disc compilation from Cherry Red's Musik Music Musique series features songs by such artists as Devo, John Foxx, M, Giorgio Moroder, Gary Numan, OMD, Suicide, The Buggles, The Cars, The Human League, and Yello.
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  1. Mar 6, 2026
    80
    Gary Numan is represented by both of his U.K. number one singles, and Secret Service's "Oh Susie" topped the charts in the group's native Sweden, but otherwise the set largely avoids proper hits. There are a few underground classics (Suicide's "Dream Baby Dream," Dark Day's "Hands in the Dark") as well as album cuts and B-sides from genre-defining acts like the Human League and OMD. There are also tracks that arrive at synth pop from different angles.
  2. Record Collector
    Mar 6, 2026
    80
    What stands out most from this time is the sense of possibility and spirit of adventure. [Feb 2026, p.96]
  3. Mojo
    Mar 6, 2026
    80
    It seems to have been compiled via the randomness of fridge poetry, but that's a strength rather than a weakness. [Mar 2026, p.96]
  4. Mar 6, 2026
    40
    As thoroughly researched and annotated as it is, the collection is nonetheless short on hidden gems or worthwhile rarities. .... It’s a backstory that didn’t need to be told in so much ear-assailing detail.