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 for the Record Store Day. Originally released in 2018, this anthology quickly became a musthave for fans of 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.
A1. Esplendor Geométrico - Moscú Está Helado
A2. Zombies - Extraños Juegos
A3. Derribos Arias - Aprenda Alemán En 7 Dias
A4. TodoTodo - Autogas
A5. El Humano Marrano - Himno
B1. El Aviador Dro Y Sus Obreros Especializados - Gestalt
B2. La Fura Dels Baus - Mareâ
B3. Línea Vienesa - Cangrejos En La Cocina
B4. Diseño Corbusier - Golpe De Amistad
B5. Tres - I Doubt
C1. Derribos Arias - A Flúor
C2. Zombies - La Rebelión De Los Objetos
C3. Diseño Corbusier - Meta Metalic
C4. Los Iniciados - La Marca De Anubis
C5. Lavabos Iturriaga - China
D1. Aviador Dro - Nuclear Si
D2. Oviformia Sci - Mao's Children
D3. De Picnic - Jeanette Me Quiere (Party Mix)
D4. La T - Dark Fields