Architecture & Morality

OMD was one of the finest synth bands of the 80s and some might say they helped inspire the Goth movement that followed shortly thereafter. They weave a dark and mysterious tapestry that uses electronic assets to great effect. Much of what they did also inspired the early Electronica artists that came out of Detroit and other areas in the later 80s and early 90s. If you want to explore the roots of these genres or are just wanting to recapture a youthful spark this is a great place to do so.

i have had the cassette tape of this album since i first heard it in jr high. bought the cd as soon as it was made available, cos the tape had been played so much it was scratched up. now that i am much older, i will cherish having this on vinyl, for days when i am feeling nostalgic. this is a great starting point for those wanting to get into this band seriously

The best OMD album ever. for sure.

I have waited a long time for the video portion of this release to be reissued. Since it is a British import, here in the States it won't play in a standard NTSC DVD player. However, it will play on my Mac (probably PC too). It is region free, but in PAL format, so be aware of this when buying. Besides the format issue, I am thrilled it is again available. (I was outbid for the original 'OMD Live at Drury Lane' on Japanese Laserdisc a few years back [it sold for $150+]) If you really like OMD, you probably need this.

A great album but quite mellow. Definite mood music.

It is exactly how I expected it.

Great!

A great band. A great CD. Truly wonderful synth music from OMD. Brings back many memories from my youth. Awesome

I got into OMD through their 'Electricity' single, which I played for weeks before pouncing on their debut album, perforated sleeve and all. Though I didn't carry on buying their records, I was always interested in hearing their singles, as they never seemed to repeat themselves. The same is true of their album tracks, as much here as on their debut. The difference is that the debut has the lo-fi charm of a band recording on a budget, whereas, by the time of 'A. and M.', their third effort, they had more resources at their disposal. Even so, they don't play safe.And how many artists could score three hits with such an uncommercial approach? OMD were unpredictable yet accessible. Among a welter of synth- dominated outfits, they thrived despite not wanting to be seen. There were no attention-seeking haircuts and they didn't write about themselves. No tales of teenage angst, instead an oblique, misty love song ('Souvenir') and two songs about a long dead historical heroine, all containing odd, long intros.As for the other tracks, not for OMD the opening track with the irresistible hook, instead some intriguing percussion and guitar that sounds like a demented George Formby ('New Stone Age'). The title track, meanwhile, sounds like the ultimate in blank music, yet makes compelling listening. The bonus tracks add a great deal to this release and fit in with the overall sound. 'Motion And Heart' reveals that the band can swing a bit too. The sleevenotes confirm the band's penchant for a choral quality at the time, giving the album a more ethereal feel. 'Architecture And Morality' is one of the best albums of the 1980s.

A Classic album remastered, sounds and plays great, with nice addition of Audio download free. Arrived quickly, but did come in record packaging and then a huge box though.

Arrived promptly and as described. Well packaged and in as new condition

Excellent electronic music from a bygone age. Timeless.

An album, by far their best. With the underrated Georgia as the stand out track.