メンバーのソロ活動や他アーティストへの楽曲提供などを経て、大きく路線を変更したアルバム。当初アルバムタイトルは『キュート』と名付けられていた。歌詞はほぼ全て日本語が使われ、何処か歌謡曲を思わせるニュアンスの楽曲が並ぶ。
前作『テクノデリック』発表後、メンバーはソロ活動として様々なミュージシャンに楽曲を提供、ヒットさせている。それらの楽曲は歌謡曲として作られていたが、YMO独特のシンセ・サウンドもさりげなく使われており、その後の歌謡曲・アイドルソングに絶大な影響を与えた（テクノ歌謡参照）。
その後発表されたYMO名義のこのアルバムは、個々のソロ活動からの影響か歌謡曲を意識したものとなっている。一見すると前作までのリスナーにとってはまさしく「浮気な」歌謡曲路線へのレコード・セールスを見込んだ転向に見えるのだが、細野晴臣曰く当時のヒット歌謡曲とは一線を画した楽曲群であり、歌謡曲としてつくられたものではなく、むしろ『テクノデリック』の第2弾という位置付けのアルバムであると後に語っている。また、それまでのソロ活動の影響か、このアルバムでは、重厚な楽曲の細野、ポップな楽曲の高橋幸宏、繊細な楽曲の坂本龍一といったように、3人の特徴が顕著に現れたアルバムでもある。
この当時はTVに頻繁に出演しており、「クイズ・ドレミファドン!」や「オレたちひょうきん族」などのバラエティー番組への出演のほか、「THE MANZAI」での各人のものまねや高橋への頬を叩いてのツッコミなど漫才を披露した。このときグループ名を「YMO」ではなく「トリオ･ザ･テクノ」と紹介し、自らを「元YMOの...」と称した。

Reissued 1979 album. 'No. 1 In Heaven' was the bands eight album and produced by Tyrolian disco maestro Giorgio Moroder. Within six months, three singles culled from the LP made the UK charts. 'The Number One Song In Heaven' and 'Tryouts For The Human Race' continuing the success of their inimitable, timeless and bizarre style of pop.

穿着波尔卡式泡泡裙，扎着大蝴蝶结，脸上来化个哥特式的浓妆艳抹，音乐却是欢乐无比的新浪潮和节拍器流行，Strawberry Switchblade可以算得上是80年代最奇异的乐队之一。这张同名是他们的首张专辑，充满梦幻和色彩，Since Yesterday已成经典。@FromSummer

1986年,气势如虹的中森明菜发了一张很诡异、很神秘的大碟.大家看封面就知道,中森明菜只露初半张脸,装扮很奇怪,额头上还贴着一只紫色的蝴蝶...其实是明菜照着自己在夏威夷看见的木偶cos的.
而且这张唱片歌词居然有中文版的歌词.这是因为明菜要开拓香港、台湾的市场.而且,封面也是明菜去香港拍的(不明白).
如此神秘诡异的大碟,歌迷们自然争相抢购.O榜最高第一位,总销量46万4千张.
但是,当歌迷们听第一首歌时,就纷纷打电话退货.为什么呢?因为歌曲的伴奏声远大于明菜的歌声,人声很模糊很稀薄.歌迷怀疑自己买到了次货,还有人误以为撞鬼.
后来才知道,不是次货也不是撞鬼,是中森明菜故意弄成这样的.
原来,明菜要从偶像派转型为实力派,亲自监制这张大碟.于是,这张大碟成为一张诡秘、阴深、魔幻的概念专辑.
明菜创作的灵感,是从电影《Exorcist》(驱魔人)的主题音乐,而基本概念是原自声音和乐器的展现.把主唱的音量电平降低,再经过效果处理,将人声模糊化,融合到音乐里面。
很实验性的一张唱片,很成功地做到了明菜想表达的神秘和阴深感,销售数字亦证明了无论她推出什么,也十分叫座.虽然当时可能因为明菜的创意走得太前,仍然有很多音乐人包括歌迷接受不了,但无疑,这张专辑是一张本质大碟~

SOME GREAT REWARD, the band's 1984 industrial/mainstream masterpiece, spawned the #13 Billboard® smash "People Are People." Also features the signature Depeche songs "Somebody," "Blasphemous Rumors," and "Master And Servant." DVD boasts three additional tracks including "In Your Memory" and a remix of "Somebody," plus five songs captured live in concert in Basel and Liverpool in '84 including "People Are People" and "Master And Servant." 27-minute DVD film Depeche Mode 1984: You Can Get Away With Anything If You Give It A Good Tune explores the band circa '84 and also features recent interview segments.

The Human League are an English synth-pop band formed in Sheffield in 1977. Initially an experimental electronic outfit, the group signed to Virgin Records in 1979 and later attained widespread commercial success with their third album Dare in 1981.

1990年这张《Violator》专辑的发布将Depeche Mode的音乐事业推上了一个高峰，专辑中三首单曲"Policy of Truth"、"Enjoy the Silence"、"World in My Eyes"均攀上了全美排行榜前10 名。他们不仅仅是地下音乐乐迷崇拜的偶像，而且获得了巨大的商业成功，专辑在全球卖出数百万张。像"World in My Eyes"、"Halo"都是乐队中后期风格的代表作，特别其中曾被Marilyn Manson翻唱过的"Personal Jesus"最为人所称道，虽然整张专辑只有九首歌曲，确是乐队向主流音乐的一次简洁有力的成功出击，如同一支在黑暗节奏氛围中欢乐绽放的奇葩

Digitally remastered and expanded two CD edition of this 1983 album from the Manchester quartet, one of the most successful and consistent bands of the '80s and beyond. After the suicide of vocalist, Ian Curtis, the three surviving members of Joy Division regrouped under the band name New Order, adding Gillian Gilbert on keyboards. The rest, as they say, is history. Disc One in this package contains the original album in its digitally remastered glory. Disc Two is filled with eight non-album singles, B-sides and remixes. This is as great as it gets! Rhino UK. 2008.

The Electric Light Orchestra are an English rock band formed in Birmingham in 1970 by songwriters and multi-instrumentalists Jeff Lynne and Roy Wood with drummer Bev Bevan. Their music is characterised by a fusion of Beatlesque pop, classical arrangements and futuristic iconography.

Pez by Rubio, released 11 October 2018

Trust is Robert Alfons and Maya Postepski (Austra).
Formed in 2009, the Toronto-based duo released its first singles, "Candy Walls" and "Bulbform" in 2011 before signing with Arts & Crafts for the 2012 release of their forthcoming debut full length, TRST.
In the last year they've performed with DFA1979, Crystal Castles, Balam Acab, Glass Candy, and Hercules and Love Affair.
Tales of lust, wax, and erotomania carry along on a dense black vapor of speed, space and tears.

Black Celebration is the fifth studio album by English electronic music band Depeche Mode. It was released on 17 March 1986 by Mute Records. The album further cemented the darkening sound created by Alan Wilder, which the band later used for their subsequent albums Music for the Masses, Violator, and Songs of Faith and Devotion, a sound that was initially hinted towards on their albums Construction Time Again and Some Great Reward.

1983年的《Construction Time Again》是D. M.事业中的第一个高峰。由于这张唱片是 Gore 将悦耳的旋律与刺耳的工业噪音效果和有关资本主义、社会主义及社会化的抒情诗天衣无缝地融合在一起而制作的，所以它证明了 Depeche mode能够成功地将政治与流行音乐结合起来。碟中"Meaning Of Love"、"See You"和"Leave In Silence"等作品是至今仍被传颂的好歌。除了继承D.M.一贯朴实的风格外，Martin开始把思维投向多变的世界，歌曲的色调和气氛开始变得低沉。Martin成熟得令人吃惊，悲痛、伤感的意味似乎是D.M.走向黑色电子乐的前兆。D.M.开始真正成为一支广受欢迎的流行乐队。

Following on from the nostalgic synth-pop of his 2008 release Saturdays = Youth Anthony Gonzalez revives his M83 moniker from his new LA base with a concept album spilling across two discs. Morgan Kibby, who featured considerably on Saturdays lends her vocals once more, along with Zola Jesus. Other guest contributors include Brad Laner, guitarist from '90s noise-rock outfit Medicine.
The album has been produced by Justin Meldal-Johnsen, best known for his work with Beck, alongside playing and recording for a breadth of artists ranging from The Mars Volta to Air to Macy Gray.