Waiting for a Miracle is the debut studio album by the English post-punk band The Comsat Angels, released in 1980. This record is considered a landmark in the post-punk and new wave genres, showcasing the bands atmospheric and moody sound that blends sharp guitar work, melodic basslines, and introspective lyrics with a sense of emotional depth. The Comsat Angels sound on this album is often compared to contemporaries such as Joy Division and Echo & the Bunnymen, but it possesses a unique, melancholic edge. The album includes the original version of Independence Day, which is darker and rawer than the more polished and slightly pop-oriented re-recording featured on their 1983 album Land.