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THE REVIEW
If I say Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, most people won't recognize the name. But if I mention the guys from Enola Gay, a lot of light bulbs will go off. It’s a bit of a curse for those who immediately release an amazing hit that makes history. Everyone remembers it, and the rest is forgotten. It must also be said that synth-pop here has never been considered more than just a bringer of jolly tunes. Generally, electronic music has never been highly regarded, except for dance music (a different story for Depeche Mode, who have built a solid career and reputation over time). That said, OMD have continued to produce albums over the years, and they've made them with excellent quality. Arriving at their fourteenth studio album, they prove they still have the knack, and how. Bauhaus Staircase is an album that surprises not only because the last few attempts weren't that great, but especially because, forty years after their aforementioned debut, they still show incredible freshness combined with the experience gained over the years among electronic gadgets and recording rooms. It should also be noted that much of this freshness is thanks to McCluskey's singing, who, at the age of 65, still sings like he used to. McCluskey has also said that this will probably be OMD's last album. If it really is, there couldn't have been a better exit from the scene.
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Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) may be best known for their historic hit 'Enola Gay,' but their 14th studio album, Bauhaus Staircase, shows impressive freshness and quality. Despite a few weaker recent efforts, this album proves the band's enduring knack for synth-pop, with Andy McCluskey delivering vocals as strong as ever at 65. If this truly is their last album, it marks a remarkable and fitting farewell.Tracklist Videos
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark are a British synth-pop group formed in 1978 by Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys. They became widely known for the hit Enola Gay and influential albums like Architecture & Morality, blending electronic textures with melodic melancholy. After a 1990s hiatus, they reunited in 2006 and have continued releasing albums, including Bauhaus Staircase.05 Reviews
