After The Fire - ATF (1982)

After the Fire (or ATF) are a British rock band that transitioned from playing progressive rock to New Wave over their initial twelve-year career.

They are one of the first to make a synth the lead instrument in the band and in their time '79-82 was the peak period of the band, their unique style was special. Techno before techno was invented, this is more than synth rock since the band's songwriting was always top quality.
“Der Kommissar” is a compilation album released in 1982, featuring the new title track, an English language cover of a minor Falco hit from earlier that year. In the U.S., the album was released simply as “ATF” by Epic Records.
Powerful, catchy, hooky melodies and driving rhythms of the upbeat songs was matched by subtle moments on the slower numbers. Listening it's amazing they didn't have more hit singles since this compilation shows that when it came to creating three minute memorable tunes, they had the chops.

01.  Laser Love  - 3:28 
02.  One Rule For You   - 3:24 
03.  Dancing In The Shadows  - 3:01 
04.  Sometimes  - 3:07 
05.  Sailing Ship  - 3:55 
06.  Carry Me Home  - 3:22 
07.  Frozen Rivers  - 3:33 
08.  Love Will Always Make You Cry  - 3:32 
09.  Starflight  - 3:46 
10.  Der Kommissar  - 5:43 
11.  1980-F  - 2:32

Label:  Epic Records
Genre:  Rock
℗ 1982