Iron Curtain

The Profile

American new wave / synth-pop group whose scattered early-1980s material was compiled on Desertion 1982 - 1988. Known from underground EPs and demos.

DeBaser's review describes the band as American, active in the early 1980s, with melancholic synth-wave often compared to New Order and early Depeche Mode. Desertion 1982 - 1988 is presented as a compilation gathering the band's scattered material; releases were on indie labels with looser production values and some gloomy tracks alongside more danceable numbers.

DeBaser's single review presents Iron Curtain as an American early-80s synth/new wave outfit whose scattered material is collected on Desertion 1982 - 1988. The reviewer finds the music melancholic but occasionally sunny, with uneven production and an underground trajectory. Recommended for fans of New Order and early Depeche Mode.