Genre

sophisti-pop

12 artists and 30+ songs to start with

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Songs to start with

1
Everybody Wants to Rule the WorldTears for Fears · 1985
2
Mad WorldTears for Fears · 1982
3
It’s a SinPet Shop Boys · 1987
4
Pale ShelterTears for Fears · 1983
5
West End GirlsPet Shop Boys · 1985
6
Se a vida é (That’s the Way Life Is)Pet Shop Boys · 1996
7
Holding Back the YearsSimply Red · 1985
8
Money’s Too Tight (to Mention)Simply Red · 1985
9
You’ve Got ItSimply Red · 1989
10
Take This WaltzLeonard Cohen · 1988
11
The FutureLeonard Cohen · 1992
12
Ain’t No Cure for LoveLeonard Cohen · 1988
13
PearlsSade · 1992
14
No Ordinary LoveSade · 1992
15
Love Is Stronger Than PrideSade · 1988
16
Steppin’ OutJoe Jackson · 1982
17
It’s Different for GirlsJoe Jackson · 1979
18
Lessons in LoveLevel 42 · 1986
19
Something About YouLevel 42 · 1985
20
Be My Number TwoJoe Jackson · 1984
21
Running in the FamilyLevel 42 · 1987
22
DignityDeacon Blue · 1987
23
Real Gone KidDeacon Blue · 1988
24
BreakoutSwing Out Sister · 1986
25
SurrenderSwing Out Sister · 1986
26
Mary’s PrayerDanny Wilson · 1987
27
Room in Your HeartLiving in a Box · 1989
28
Living in a BoxLiving in a Box · 1987
29
Fergus Sings the BluesDeacon Blue · 1989
30
You on My MindSwing Out Sister · 1989