On this day September 16 1983, The Motels released their fourth studio album Little Robbers. Building on the momentum of their previous success, the album delivered a sleek mix of new wave and pop rock, highlighted by Martha Davis’s distinctive vocals.
The record featured the hit Suddenly Last Summer, which became one of the band’s biggest singles, along with other tracks like Remember the Nights and Little Robbers. Its polished production and moody atmosphere helped cement The Motels’ reputation as one of the defining acts of the early 80s new wave movement.
80s insight: Little Robbers reflected the 80s balance between radio friendly pop and the edgier tones of new wave, showing how bands like The Motels carved out a space that resonated with both mainstream and alternative audiences.
The record featured the hit Suddenly Last Summer, which became one of the band’s biggest singles, along with other tracks like Remember the Nights and Little Robbers. Its polished production and moody atmosphere helped cement The Motels’ reputation as one of the defining acts of the early 80s new wave movement.
80s insight: Little Robbers reflected the 80s balance between radio friendly pop and the edgier tones of new wave, showing how bands like The Motels carved out a space that resonated with both mainstream and alternative audiences.
