Late 70s/Early 80s glam inspired post punk and new wave

I'm guessing that you probably know the first couple of XTC records, but it's worth mentioning.

Also, the wonderful Nits from the Netherlands, almost totally ignored outside of the Benelux, still going, still fantastic but in the late 70s/early 80s they had a three-album dalliance with New Wave/Power Pop and a touch of glam maybe.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSeOaHhnPpA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqiWGtJiMT4

Which albums from The Nits are best from that time? Had a listen to Omsk a while back but it has yet to grow on me.

Try Tent, New Flat and Work, Omsk is decent but it's kinda different to the earlier material.

Adding to my own thread haha but Peter Ivers is great - particularly his album Terminal Love. Not exactly new wave but some underrated, yet artsy glam rock.

Thank you for the suggestions, Maren. Really interested in hearing more from the Nits, an intriguing group from what I've heard.

I could blab on about them forever, it's a real shame they're so slept on.

The music did take a few years to click with me, but now I'm a huge admirer.

two covers of Alabama Song that both have a kind of glam meets new-wave sound imo

Peter Straker

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAiqzSHr8c8

Serbian band Elekrticni Orgazam

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5Rr_q0Lya8

BGM by Yellow Magic Orchestra

only saw this thread because I was searching my name (of course) and saw the Metal Boys comment. Glad to see my very old "smart art glam" thread linked too, as it's definitely a relative of this thread.