The Punishment of Luxury
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark · 2017
42 min · 12 tracks · synth-pop
A vibrant mix of synth textures and introspective lyrics that echo a modern dystopia.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short, engaging listening sessions
- thought-provoking lyrical themes
- dynamic emotional journeys
- varied pacing throughout album
Where this album fits
- Themes
- digital excess· media saturation· modern dystopia
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2017, 'The Punishment of Luxury' is Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark's first album in five years, following their return with 'English Electric' in 2013. The band continued to explore themes of technology and society while solidifying their legacy in the synth-pop genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Depeche Mode· Gary Numan· The Human League
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Spirit by Depeche Mode — Explores themes of modern anxiety and societal issues within a rich synth landscape.I like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it by The 1975 — Combines introspective lyrics with vibrant synth textures reflecting on digital culture.A Moon Shaped Pool by Radiohead — Shares a contemplative atmosphere and themes of modern disillusionment through lush soundscapes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Punishment of Luxury 3:26
- 2 Isotype 6:10
- 3 Robot Man 2:59
- 4 What Have We Done 3:47
- 5 Precision & Decay 1:43
- 6 As We Open, So We Close 3:03
- 7 Art Eats Art 3:20
- 8 Kiss Kiss Kiss Bang Bang Bang 2:59
- 9 One More Time 3:06
- 10 La Mitralleuse 2:04
- 11 Ghost Star 6:18
- 12 The View From Here 3:04
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