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.
Why this album works
The album received positive critical reception, with particular praise for its modern sound and cohesive concept. It debuted at number 18 on the UK Albums Chart, demonstrating OMD's enduring appeal and relevance in the contemporary music scene.
- 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
- Duran Duran· Pet Shop Boys· Modern Talking
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Punishment of Luxury Standout 3:26
- 2 Isotype Standout 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 Standout 6:18
- 12 The View From Here 3:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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