I was 21 years old in 1979. The Talking Heads, The Cars, Dire Straights, Devo and other New Wave groups had profoundly made a difference to me.
I’m a few years older and mostly a child of the 60s, but some of the bands of the 80s brought back the same vibe, and the new wave groups you mentioned are right up with the best on my list of faves.