[Review] Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (1980)
Combining elements of Kraftwerk and Ultravox, OMD’s debut is a breathy, brilliant record that perfectly captures the spirit of the neu romantic movement.
Combining elements of Kraftwerk and Ultravox, OMD’s debut is a breathy, brilliant record that perfectly captures the spirit of the neu romantic movement.
You know what the difference is between post-war Germany and post-war America? A sense of shame.
This is the band’s goth album, sort of: a moody, atmospheric record that found the band eschewing melody in favor of melancholy.
The band’s third album strikes upon a brilliant balance of Victorian romance and Bauhaus minimalism.
By now, you knew the formula: a funny, coming-of-age movie featuring Molly Ringwald and a stylish alternative/new wave soundtrack.