New Wave Outpost Forum

Does anybody think that this band was alternative or new wave in anyway. I thought I could sense a hearing some influence on later acts like blue nile and icehous as well as Price and sultan. I enjoyed the misuc (they are on tour so I mifhgt go see them) I was wondering if they are to 1970s to be treated like 80s music. I find many early indications of alternative music especially when you listen to acts like blue nile etc.