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This is darkwave!
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BerserkerBerserker by Gary Numan
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The most recognized pioneer of this genre of music is Gary Numan. Gary Numan is essential to nearly everything dark and electronic in music.
ViolatorViolator by Depeche Mode
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Second in command would be Depeche Mode, and this album is the closest proof. Than again Depeche Mode are eqaully attributed to the early foundation of the future Pop genre as well. In truth, both are true.
A Tricky BusinessA Tricky Business by Attrition
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Another runner up in the pioneers of this genre.
Breaking PointBreaking Point by Clan of Xymox
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COX, is yet another band that gets cred as one of the early pioneers of the darkwave genre.
KasmodiahKasmodiah by Deine Lakaien
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A huge band in Euroupe, not even one radio hit stateside. The first band to offically be tagged as darkwave by music critics.
The Mystery of The Whisper + Until The Voices FadeThe Mystery of The Whisper + Until The Voices Fade by The Cruxshadows
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The new kings of modern darkwave. The first official darkwave band in the USA be recognized as an offshoot of the ealy pioneers.
I Carry YouI Carry You by Sunshine Blind
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nother afterfront band that has a stance in the scene.
Chasing the GhostChasing the Ghost
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A verry respected band that combines trip hop music with their lush darkwave style.
Clockworks, JulietClockworks, Juliet by Alan Replica
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Less populur, but growing fast.
ClosureClosure
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A doom pop band that never really went much further than this album, but were essential to the scene, and they are the first band on the net to officially be tagged as "Gravers"...referring to their synthesized style that was incorparated into their gothic/darkwave appeal.
Passion's PricePassion's Price by Diva Destruction
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The best DD album thus far is right here.
To Kill a KingTo Kill a King
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Chick gothy gone darkwavy.
As the Reasons DieAs the Reasons Die by Bella Morte
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A bit of punk weaved into the darkwave genre.
DarkwaterSDarkwaterS
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POp GBM band taht brings something new to the genre.
One Up for the DyingOne Up for the Dying by Anders Manga;Anders Manga
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This band is getting bigger and bigger.
Zero InZero In
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In and out of the scene like a bat in the night.
A Dark Moon NightA Dark Moon Night
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Ethereal soundscape brings lush femme rock into a dark perspective.
Faery ChildFaery Child by The Dreamside
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Wican pop meets new age style darkwave beats.
The FocusThe Focus by Absurd Minds
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GBM.
HomelessHomeless by Behind the Scenes
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GBM.
Whispers In RageWhispers In Rage by The Last Dance
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Not unlike The Cruxshadows.
The Oxidising AngelThe Oxidising Angel by Blutengel
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German darkwave with english lyrics.
Empire of the VampireEmpire of the Vampire by Paralysed Age
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A darkwave band that is often tagged as "batwave" because of their obvious obsession with Dracula.
Visionary ComplexVisionary Complex by Fear Cult
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Not unlike Paralyzed Age, and also has been tagged as "batwave", but far less Vampiric and much more deathrock meets doom disco.
Psycho MagnetPsycho Magnet by London After Midnight
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By far the most "evil" outfit band in the darkwave scene.
VioletViolet by The Birthday Massacre
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Darkwave meets perky goth and hard rock. This band is hot on the list.
Serpentine GallerySerpentine Gallery by Switchblade Symphony
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Classic darkwave album.
Saturn ReturnSaturn Return by Unto Ashes
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Gothic male fronted downtempo, soft "rock", darkwave on a less poppy underground level.
The Holiness Of NowThe Holiness Of Now by ThouShaltNot
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Depressing, slow, male fronted ethereal darkwave band that has tremendous talent and yet, has hardley any fans.
MenschfeindMenschfeind by Diary of Dreams
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The closest darkwave gets to industrial with fully crossing over...this is that band.
Pale (Re-release)Pale (Re-release) by Diorama
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A band that drives girls crazy. Beautiful male vocals.
KarmaKarma by Delerium
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Definitly the most successfull ethereal based darkwave band in modrn times, though this is essentially, quite the "sell out" album as far as the darkwavers are conscerned.
Then And AgainThen And Again by Voltaire
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The most darkwave abum by this artist. In general, Voltaire doesn't use any keyboards, rather uses violins and acoustic guitars to make intentionally funny music that makes goths laugh. He's half sincere/half comedian.
Portals of GracePortals of Grace by Azam Ali
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Going a different direction here musicly, but still an artist that has often been classified as darkwave...and darkwavers don't seem to mind. Vast side project.
SubNation Volume Two: An American DarkwaveSubNation Volume Two: An American Darkwave by Various Artists
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The track by Silent Order is truly one of the best darkwave songs ever made! The other tracks are good to.
Darkwave: Music of the Shadows, Vol. 2Darkwave: Music of the Shadows, Vol. 2 by Various Artists
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Darkwave compilation album.
Dancing In The DarkDancing In The Dark by Various
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Darkwave compilation album.
DJ Ferret's Underground Club MixDJ Ferret's Underground Club Mix by DJ Ferret
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Darkwave compilation album.
Where's Neil When You Need Him?Where's Neil When You Need Him? by Neil Gaiman
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Darkwave compilation album.
The Best of Radio Free Abattoir 2004The Best of Radio Free Abattoir 2004 by Various Artists
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Darkwave compilation album. (kinda)