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Record Review: OMD – English Electric [tin part 5]

Posted on May 2, 2013 by postpunkmonk

So the new OMD album is in hand after the band spent two years writing this new album [apart from Kissing The Machine”]. That makes for a very coherent album, as compared to the last one. The only moments that … Continue reading →

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Record Review: OMD – English Electric [tin – part 4]

Posted on May 1, 2013 by postpunkmonk

As with the DLX edition of their previous album, “English Electric” is bundled with a CD of demos. These are not for the entire album, but the brief [26:11] glimpse into the processes of making “English Electric” offers up a … Continue reading →

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Record Review: OMD – English Electric [tin – part 3]

Posted on April 30, 2013 by postpunkmonk

When OMD returned in 2010 with “History Of Modern,” I couldn’t help but notice that “auxiliary vocalist” Paul Humphreys was sitting out the album, with none of his dulcet tones on the mic. This has been corrected with “English Electric” … Continue reading →

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Record Review: OMD – English Electric [tin – part 2]

Posted on April 29, 2013 by postpunkmonk

We were discussing the admittedly catchy “Night Café” which negotiates its painful landscape via the song’s stately, mid-tempo vibe that’s strongly redolent of earlier songs like “She’s Leaving” or “Souvenir.” Where “Night Café” falters, is that not only has it … Continue reading →

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Record Review: OMD – English Electric [tin – part 1]

Posted on April 26, 2013 by postpunkmonk

OMD: English Electric UK Collector’s Tin 2xCD+DVD+7″ [2013] CD 1 [album] Please Remain Seated Metroland Night Café The Future Will Be Silent Helen of Troy Our System Kissing the Machine Decimal Stay With Me Dresden Atomic Ranch Final Song CD 2 … Continue reading →

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