Re: (idm) Synthpop

From brucelev
Sent Tue, Feb 23rd 1999, 02:28

>> Early OMD is pretty cool, IMO. You have to like
>> their 80s synthpop vocals and maudlin lyrics, etc,
>> but they had quite an adventurous, and warm sound.

>I love their album _Architecture and Morality_, although this seemed to be
>one of the more difficult ones to find in the USA.  Well-written, with an
>extremely warm sound...their use of Mellotron on the record contributes to
>that in a major way.  Don't let some of the later pop-fodder deter you.

this is one of the best synth albums of the 80's. melodic, warm, and
totally beautiful. still holds up very well today.

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