Band of the Day (02.11.10): THE HUMAN LEAGUE

Who?

Since 1977, UK synthpoppers the Human League have been making some of the best and most memorable new wave tunes to ever grace our ears. First rising to prominence for the song “Don’t You Want Me,” an ’80s classic if there ever was one. Since then, the band has been consistently releasing music with a revolving lineup and are still a staple on the music festival circuit.

And I Care Because?

- You secretly still wish it was 1981. The band’s best album, Dare!, was released that year, and listening to it today will make you realize just how well it’s held up. Plus, listening to it will give you a nice excuse to put those leg-warmers back on.

- You can thank them for the current new wave revival. Of the many new wave bands that get name-checked by some of today’s best new electronic acts, including Little Boots, Pet Shop Boys, and the Juan MacLean, all of whom constantly claim the Human League as a huge influence.

- They’re finally recording again. While the band hasn’t put out a new record since 2001’s Secrets, the Human League are finally ready to head back into the studio and capitalize on their sound re-emerging in the mainstream, signing a new record contract just two months ago. Forgive the pun, but these are the things that dreams are made of.

Stream Dare! below, buy their albums, and watch the video for “Don’t You Want Me.”

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