There was a lot of novelty garbage released in the eighties that now stinks up the "eighties" compilations that supposedly represents the decade. there is a lot of music, though released in th...

Don't forget The Smiths, they've been a large influence as well. Also we've got Sisters of Mercy, Depeche Mode, and I'm sure many others.

I forgot the Smiths and D'Mode. I meant to list them. Haven't really listened to Sisters of Mercy.