New Wave | ||||
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Studio album by The Auteurs | ||||
Released | 22 February 1993 | |||
Genre | Alternative rock, indie pop | |||
Length | 43:41 | |||
Label | Hut | |||
Producer | Phil Vinall, Luke Haines | |||
The Auteurs chronology | ||||
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Professional ratings | |
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Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | |
Drowned in Sound | 9/10 |
Encyclopedia of Popular Music | |
Entertainment Weekly | A− |
The Irish Times | |
The Rolling Stone Album Guide | |
Select | 4/5 |
The Village Voice | A− |
New Wave is the 1993 debut album by British alternative rock band The Auteurs. In 2014, British independent record label 3 Loop Music re-released the album on 180gsm Vinyl and as a 2CD Expanded Edition which included b-sides, rarities, radio session tracks and the original 4-track demos that led to the band's signing with Hut Records.
The album was shortlisted for the 1993 Mercury Prize. It is now included in the 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die list.
All songs written by Luke Haines.
Personnel per booklet.