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Like it's 1984 forever - enjoy the Italo-, Space-, Cosmic-Balearic- & New Wave-Disco Underground! New "DJ classics on vinyl per year" mix series upcoming!

The Robot Scientists are DJs, vinyl collectors and globally acclaimed "super-selectors" since 2008. The Robot Scientists page

18/05/2026

Here is one of my faves from 1983, Richard Bone - Mambopolis, featured on his seminal and already reissued "Brave Tales" album as first track and also on his 12 inch single "Living in Partytown". Daniele Baldelli played it at Cosmic discotheque at all kinds of speeds. ;)
"Richard Bone (1952) is considered one of the founding members of the New York electronic music scene. He began composing songs and improvisational pieces using the very first commercially available synthesizers as early as 1979. The exploration of electronics in underground pop and the new wave sounds of the early 1980s continued until the middle of that decade. At that point Richard's music began to reflect his admiration for the pioneering works of Harold Budd and Brian Eno." discogs

15/05/2026

Another stylish and futuristic 1983 synthpop gem is Data - Living inside me. Founded by Norwegian/French Georg Kajanus who teamed up with vocalist sisters Phil Boulter and Frankie Boulter for Data in 1980-81, this is a lovely tune still works today. You can get it at decent prices on vinyl.

12/05/2026

Here is the next cult hit in my little recent French gems series, Le Club - Front Page News / Un fait divers et rien de plus from 1983 - the song came in two versions, one in French, one in English, and the classy and dubby English 12 inch Maxi version was the one played in the clubs back then. Its irressistible glamour and funkiness made it stand the test of time easily, you can probably play it in 20 years and it still sounds stylish. Records are still to get at quite normal prices. Tip because its such a jam! :)

09/05/2026

1982 recorded, 1983 released, L'Aventurier by Indochine is one of those songs that feels nostalgic even the first time you hear it.

It quietly shaped an entire corner of European pop culture — especially French new wave and synth-driven rock. Born and raised in Saarland, I danced to it in my teen days - the proximity to France made it possible that this became a huge club hit here as well.

And there is more:
• Musically, it fused post-punk/new wave energy with an unusually bright, melodic, almost “teen-adventure” atmosphere. A lot of darker post-punk bands of the era leaned cold or intellectual. L’Aventurier sounded cinematic, playful and escapist without losing credibility.
• It became one of the defining songs of French new wave (“new wave française”), helping prove that French-language rock/pop could sound modern and internationally stylish during a period when Anglo-American music dominated youth culture.
• The riff is instantly recognizable in France and Belgium — almost like a national alternative-pop anthem. In French-speaking countries, it has the kind of cross-generational recognition that songs like Blue Monday or Just Can't Get Enough have in broader synth-pop history.
• Indochine themselves became huge partly because of this track.
• The song has incredible durability. Unlike many early synth/new wave tracks tied strongly to their era, L’Aventurier still works in indie clubs, retro nights, festivals, and even among younger audiences discovering cold wave/synthwave/post-punk today.
• Sonically, you can hear traces of:
◦ The Cure’s early melodic tension
◦ Depeche Mode’s synth-pop momentum
◦ Belgian cold wave
One reason people still love it is that it captures a very specific emotional mix that’s surprisingly rare: melancholy + adventure + youth + motion + mystery.

For lovers of synth-pop/new wave history, it’s absolutely a cornerstone track of continental European pop culture — not just “a French hit.”

05/05/2026

1982 "absoulute" New York City Paradise Garage classic, Larry Levan's "New York City Peech Boys - Life is Something Special", great 12 inch including the classic a capella version.

Larry Levan and Paradise Garage represent one of the most influential chapters in modern club culture. From 1977 to 1987, Levan was the resident DJ of the New York club, shaping a sound now known as garage (a precursor to house music).

Larry Levan was considered not just a DJ, but a sound magician. He was famous for his eccentric personality and his ability to ignite the dance floor with a blend of disco, soul, and early electronic sounds.

More than just a nightclub, the Paradise Garage (84 King Street, NYC) was a privately owned club known for its exceptional sound system and inclusive atmosphere. The club was a haven for the LGBTQ+ community, as well as for Black and Latin dancers.

Considered the best sound system in the world, it was personally perfected by Levan to deliver a physically palpable bass experience.

While Frankie Knuckles was developing the house sound in Chicago, Levan was creating the "garage" style in New York, which was more soulful and less minimalist.

"One of the main oeuvres from the band of Larry Levan and keyboardist Michael de Benedictus, "Life Is Something Special" stands as one of the real classics of the beginning of the eighties, specially because of its historical acapella, whose vocals belong to the band singer Bernard Fowler. ...

The acapella was also largely used in the sets of the House pioneers (such as Farley Jackmaster Funk in his 1987 WBMX gig at Chicago).

The tune became one of the underground club anthems, played in the Paradise Garage (New York, USA) and the Hacienda (Manchester, UK)."
Alain_Patrick / discogs

02/05/2026

From 1982, here is another parallel universe hit that never quite happened here - Belgian "Tonic", probably another studio project aimed at hitting the charts, and their melancholic "Marilyn en jean", a kind of weird Marilyn Monroe homage, coming all with beautiful melodies, a futuristic vocoder part as if Daft Punk were their kids and a stylish video which was rare back then. Not many took notice of this heartbreaker ever because it didn't hit the charts, but who cares, now, 44 years later, here, you can find it. True beauty always finds its way. ;) Play it to your loved ones - and get it on 7 inch as long as it is cheap.

28/04/2026

A forgotten 1982 gem is Rational Youth - Cité Phosphore, the French version of their second single "City of Light", now a minimal synth classic which I love for its cinematic, neon, cold wave feel.

The English version was released back then in Canada, Spain and the Netherlands. I am the happy owner of the Spanish print. :)

Formed in Montreal in the early 80s, Rational Youth were among the first in North America doing fully electronic pop with real artistic intent—more aligned with Kraftwerk or The Human League than typical rock bands of the time.

Their 1982 album Cold War Night Life is basically a cult classic—cold, melodic, political, and super elegant.

Frontman Tracy Howe had this very distinctive, slightly detached vocal style—half romantic, half observational—which fits perfectly with the band’s themes of modernity, alienation, and technology. Dig their records!

24/04/2026

My Soul Unwraps Tonight" is a cult favorite for enthusiasts of 80s synth-pop and euro-new wave - a 1984 new wave/synth-pop song by the British band Savage Progress, best known for its success in Germany and its distinctive blend of electronic, ethnic, and pop sounds. The track was written by Rik Kenton—a former member of an early Roxy Music incarnation—and produced by Danny Hyde and Paul "Wix" Wickens (longtime keyboardist for Paul McCartney). Some things to know ;) in case your are interested:

Top 20 Hit in Germany: The song reached #14 in Germany in July 1984, peaking at #18 in the Swiss charts.

"Formel Eins" Performance: The band performed the song on the popular German music show "Formel Eins" on April 2, 1984, boosting its popularity.

Thompson Twins Connection: Savage Progress supported the Thompson Twins on their "Into the Gap" tour in Britain, largely thanks to drummer Andrew Edge, who was a former member of the Thompson Twins.

Album Debut: It served as the main single for their 1984 debut album Celebration, which also gained minor attention, reaching #56 in Germany.

"Electro-Folk" / World Music Fusion: The track is described as having a mystical, "eerie Arabia" feeling with heavy percussion over top of synth-pop electronics.

Unique Cultural Mix: The band was highly international and diverse, which influenced the eclectic sound of the song, including Indian influences and African rhythms.

Extended 12" Version: The 12-inch version was notably different and popular in clubs, featuring extended percussion and synth elements.

Vocal Style: Vocals were provided by Glynnis Thomas (credited as Glynnis), whose high-pitched style was described as an "acquired taste".

Production Flair: The track utilized the E-mu Emulator sampler, which was high-tech for 1984, contributing to its unique soundscape.

Multicultural Lineup: The band consisted of Glynnis (born in Botswana to English-African parents), Rik Kenton (Nottingham), Carol Isaacs (English-Jewish), Ned Morant (Indian parentage), and Andrew Edge (Leeds).

One-Hit Wonder: Despite being a hit in Germany and Switzerland, the band did not achieve success in their home country of Britain and dissolved in 198

14/04/2026

Will Powers was the stage name used by celebrity photographer, Lynn Goldsmith, when she created a self help comedy music album. The 1983 album, entitled Dancing for Mental Health, uses affirmations set to music to poke fun at the self help entrepreneurs who "build the listener's inner self and encourage personal growth through the thought that anything is possible". Adventures in Success - the extended Dub version - was a huge 4 a.m. Paradise Garage classic spun by DJ Larry Levan. It's you, only you! :)

13/04/2026

Why 1981's Patrick Cowley & Sylvester - Menergy is an absolute trailblazer and classic of electronic dance music:

1. It basically defined Hi-NRG

Patrick Cowley didn’t just produce a track—he helped invent a whole sonic language. “Menergy” is one of the clearest early blueprints of Hi-NRG:

- Faster tempo (~130 BPM when most disco was slower)
- Pulsing, sequenced synth basslines instead of live funk grooves
- Mechanical, driving rhythm → less “band”, more “machine”
- Explicitly repetitive energy build (proto-club hypnosis)

This shift—from groove to relentless propulsion—is exactly what later fuels italo, house and techno.

2. Q***r club culture → mainstream influence

The track came out of the San Francisco gay club scene, where both Patrick Cowley and Sylvester were central figures.

“Menergy” wasn’t subtle:

- Hyper-sexual, euphoric, body-driven lyrics
- Celebrates male sexuality in a way that was still pretty bold in 1981
- Built for the dancefloor, not the radio
That rawness later becomes a core DNA of club music globally.

3. Early “electronic body music” energy

There’s something almost industrial about it:
- The synths feel physical, not decorative
- The rhythm feels like a machine pushing bodies forward

You hear echoes of this later in:
- Electronic Body Music (EBM)
- New Beat
- Early techno

It’s not just disco anymore—it’s dance music becoming electronic culture.

Success & impact
Chart performance
#1 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart (1981)
Strong club rotation in the US and Europe

It wasn’t a huge mainstream pop hit—its real success was in clubs, where it shaped DJ culture and dancefloor expectations.

Long-term influence

“Menergy” became:
- A template for Hi-NRG (later huge in the mid-80s)

- A precursor to producers like:
Giorgio Moroder (parallel evolution)
Bobby Orlando

- A foundational track for:
Chicago house
Italo disco
80s synth-driven club music

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