Bongo Joe Records

Various Artists - La Contra Ola Synth Pop & Post Punk From Spain 1980-86 Various Artists

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Black vinyl 2LP.

Condition: Brand New
Release date: May 08, 2026
Catalogue number: BJR15LP
Barcode: 7640159731153

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La Contra Ola, the cult compilation showcasing the treasures of Spain’s 1980s synth wave and post-punk scenes, is finally back in stock on Les Disques Bongo Joe.

Originally released in 2018, this anthology quickly became a must-have for fans of LES DISQUES BONGO JOE, 1 PLACE DE L’ÎLE, 1204 GENÈVELES DISQUES BONGO JOE analog sounds and avant-garde music, capturing a period of raw creativity and cultural upheaval in post-dictatorship Spain.

This compilation pays tribute to visionary artists like Aviador Dro, Esplendor Geométrico, and Derribos Arias, who redefined the boundaries of punk and electronic music with a DIY aesthetic and unmatched intensity. With industrial rhythms, synthetic experiments, and minimalist melodies, La Contra Ola immerses listeners in the vibrant underground of 1980s Spain—a scene where artistic expression flourished after decades of censorship.

This reissue celebrates the legacy of these pioneers and their lasting influence on contemporary electronic and post-punk music. Whether you’re discovering this gem for the first time or you’re a longtime fan, La Contra Ola remains an essential work, standing at the crossroads of musical history and counterculture.

Track List:

Esplendor Geométrico - Moscú Está Helado
Zombies - Extraños Juegos
Derribos Arias - Aprenda Alemán En 7 Dias
TodoTodo - Autogas
El Humano Marrano - Himno
El Aviador Dro Y Sus Obreros Especializados - Gestalt
La Fura Dels Baus - Mareâ
Línea Vienesa - Cangrejos En La Cocina
Diseño Corbusier - Golpe De Amistad
Tres - I Doubt
Derribos Arias - A Flúor
Zombies - La Rebelión De Los Objetos
Diseño Corbusier - Meta Metalic
Los Iniciados - La Marca De Anubis
Lavabos Iturriaga - China
El Aviador Dro - Nuclear si
Ovifornia SCI - Mao's Children
De Picnic - Jeanette Me Quiere
La T - Dark Fields

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