Computer Datin’ is a quirky new wave electronic single that is certainly odd and quite eclectic. New wave electronic pop of the 80s. The whole single is a fine example of electronic pop. The posh British sounds of Patrick D Martin certainly satisfy the ears and mind. This single has a more paranoid feeling than all of his other singles did. Computer Datin’ was a 7” inch vinyl single released in 1980 on the Deram label.
Now Computer Datin’ was the predecessor to Zapp - Computer Love. The song preceded Zapp - Computer Love by 4 years as the song was released in 1980. Patrick D Martin was ahead of his time when he released this song. Patrick D Martin was talking about online before online dating was global and before the internet became available worldwide to the general public. This guy predicted the future back from 1980. That’s how ahead of his time he was. Patrick knew his stuff.
Computer Datin’ is a new wave synth pop song which uses multiple layers of synths, keyboards, percussion, and guitars. The multiple layers of synths are what stand out mostly. This song uses several layers of keyboard blips and electric synths.
Lyrics in the 1st verse describes the mystery of wondering what person looks like when dealing with online dating. “What she look like? I don't know/What's her star sign? Will she show?/Is she pretty? I hope so/When they fill the form/If they got a telephone”
These lyrics at the very end of this song explain the mutual stimulation of online dating. “They’re matin’ lonely strangers up for mutual stimulation/It’s called computer datin’” That means people who are lonely will seek the attention and company of another person for mutual stimulation, pleasure, and self-satisfaction. The mutual stimulation and pleasure are what they desire.
Police Paranoia is an upbeat boogie rock influenced new wave electronic pop song. This Patrick D Martin song has more of a rock influence than all of the other songs on his album. Police Paranoia sounds like a song you would expect to hear from Dead Kennedy’s given the song title.
I rate this single 5/5*****!!
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