I love this thread. Reminds me of the good old days. I'm late to the party, so I won't add anymore Smiths, Cure, Depeche Mode, Def Leppard, Billy Idol, or any of the great 80's punk added by Cynthetiq (miss the days trying to act like a bad ass / troubled kid in my doc martins listening to punk). However, I'll add to CinnamonGirl's Plimsouls: Million Miles Away post with another good one from the Valley Girl soundtrack:
Psychedlic Furs - Love My Way