Various Artists
La Contra Ola Synth Pop & Post Punk From Spain 1980-86 - 2026 Repress
Bongo Joe Records
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.
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 LISTING
1. Esplendor Geométrico - Moscú Está Helado
2. Zombies - Extraños Juegos
3. Derribos Arias - Aprenda Alemán En 7 Dias
4. TodoTodo - Autogas
5. El Humano Marrano - Himno
6. El Aviador Dro Y Sus Obreros Especializados - Gestalt
7. La Fura Dels Baus - Mareâ
8. Línea Vienesa - Cangrejos En La Cocina
9. Diseño Corbusier - Golpe De Amistad
10. Tres - I Doubt
11. Derribos Arias - A Flúor
12. Zombies - La Rebelión De Los Objetos
13. Diseño Corbusier - Meta Metalic
14. Los Iniciados - La Marca De Anubis
15. Lavabos Iturriaga - China
16. El Aviador Dro - Nuclear si
17. Ovifornia SCI - Mao's Children
18. De Picnic - Jeanette Me Quiere
19. La T - Dark Fields
