Various Artists

rare compilation of minimal synth and No Wave bands, released originally in 1983. With its haunting edgy artwork, this compilation lifts the lid on a hive of underground New York bands from that era. Bringing together the Funktionaires 'kiss my funky', the Badelli compiled Bronx Irish Catholics 'Ulster Defense', and genre-defying album highlight 'New york New York' by Deekay Jones, Sound Of New York is a forgotten slice of musical history that needs to be heard.

• 1 funktionaries - kiss my funky pts 1&2
• 2 xex - look at his heartbeat
• 3 bronx irish catholics - ulster defense
• 4 noise r us - the plague
• 5 deekay jones - new york new york
• 6 tiny tribe - bay street
• 8 the heretix - chapter one