''Newer Wave'' is a various artists compilation album released on February 28, 1997 by 21st Circuitry.

Reception

''Aiding & Abetting'' gave ''Newer Wave'' a mixed review, calling the material "a bit silly" but "a good idea, and the bands here try real hard to create new versions of well-worn tunes." Tom Schulte of

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described the compilation as "fun and a real history lesson to listen to." ''Sonic Boom'' said "regardless of whether you thought the eighties was a collection of music filled with unimaginative drivel or was the groundwork of the modern electronic dance scene you'll get a kick out of this compilation" and "definitely of those compilations bound to give you fits of nostalgia for years to come."

Track listing

Personnel

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Release history

References

External links

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