Alice's 1985 Best Of Electronic Music

Electronic Music's Finest Hour

As we all know, 1985 was the year of the synthesizer. And what better way to celebrate this glorious era than with a list of the best electronic music of the year?

Here are the top 5 electronic tracks of 1985, as chosen by yours truly, Alice:

1. New Order - "The Sound of the Factory" (Factory Records)

"The Sound of the Factory" is a masterclass in atmospheric electronica. It's like a sonic representation of a factory's soul.

2. Depeche Mode - "Some Day" (Mute Records)

This one's got it all: catchy, upbeat, and a healthy dose of synth-heavy weirdness.

3. The Cure - "The Hanging Garden" (Fiction Records)

Robert Smith's vocals are as smooth as ever on this catchy little ditty. It's the perfect blend of goth and electronica.

4. The Smiths - "The Boy Who Couldn't Live Without A Girl" (Cooking Vinyl)

This one's a classic. A true tale of love and heartbreak, all set to a catchy synth melody.

5. Heaven 17 - "Tentative Kiss" ( minimalist Records)

A synth-heavy, new-wave influenced track that's as catchy as it is weird.

And that's it! The end of our list. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.

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