“New Babies: New Toys” sounds so OMD that it borders on parody, while the album’s first single “If You Want It,” even if it insists upon itself as a hit single, is totally irresistible. HOM’s not one but two title tracks (Parts I and II) are the best OMD songs of the ...
Their poignant, thought-provoking songs make them one of the most remarkable and beloved synthpop bands of all time. Also ranks #2 on The 25 Best '80s British Bands, Ranked Also ranks #4 on The Best Electronic Rock Bands/Artists 4 Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark 843 votes OMD's unique...
The original version of this track remains the best-selling 12” single of all time, and was written in response to crowd disappointment at the fact that they never played encores. The song was planned to allow them to return to the stage, press play on a synthesiser and leave the stage ...
Also ranks #25 on The Best Synthpop Bands & Artists Also ranks #27 on The Best Bands Named After Songs 248 Cyndi Lauper 1,359 votes From the vibrant streets of Queens, New York, emerged an icon of pop culture, Cyndi Lauper. Born Cynthia Ann Stephanie Lauper on June 22, 1953, she wo...
a contender for best movie dad), is friends with outsider-who-secretly-loves-her Duckie (Jon Cryer) and is asked to the prom by preppy cool kid Blaine (Andrew McCarthy). What it lacks in originality, Pretty In Pink makes up for in warmth, humour, a killer soundtrack (OMD, INXS, and...
the 65th anniversary of the Billboard Hot 100— with the chart finally having lived a full-enough life to be at retirement age, though it’s still as vital as ever and certainly nowhere near hanging it up — to take our shot at listing the 500 best pop songs since the chart’s debut...
the 65th anniversary of the Billboard Hot 100— with the chart finally having lived a full-enough life to be at retirement age, though it’s still as vital as ever and certainly nowhere near hanging it up — to take our shot at listing the 500 best pop songs since the chart’s debut...
OMD(Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark)在八十年代末九十年代初长期徘徊于电子大户Virgin公司的旗下,也曾有过好评如潮的历史。Orchestral manoeuvres in the dark是来自英国的组合,新浪潮曲风,令人惊讶的是,他们做出来的音乐一点也不冰冷,反而非常欢快,听了使人心情愉悦。欢快的节奏和电子奏出了非常奇妙的旋律。
OMD’s history is deeply intertwined with the evolution of electronic and synth-pop music. Formed in the late 1970s, the band, comprised of Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys, quickly gained recognition for their distinctive sound, characterized by catchy melodies, emotive lyrics, and the innovativ...
That being said, "what are the best New Wave bands, duos, and singing groups of all time?" and "who is the greatest New Wave musician or vocalist ever?" If you know enough about the genre, please vote based on the quality of the bands' music (i.e. albums and songs) and their ...