Crush (40th Anniversary Deluxe)

OMD, or Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark for the uninitiated, are back with a 40th Anniversary Deluxe edition of their classic album "Crush." And boy, does this album have us feeling some type of way. From the moment you hit play, you're transported back to the '80s, with synth-heavy beats and infectious hooks that will have you dancing around your living room like it's prom night all over again. Lead singer Andy McCluskey's vocals are as crisp as ever, effortlessly carrying the listener through tracks like "So In Love" and "Secret." The production on this album is top-notch, with each song feeling like a carefully crafted masterpiece. But it's not all nostalgia with "Crush." The band proves they still have plenty of tricks up their sleeves with the bonus tracks on this deluxe edition. "88 Seconds in Greensboro" is a hauntingly beautiful instrumental that showcases OMD's experimental side, while "Concrete Hands" is a brooding synth-pop gem that will have you hitting repeat over and over again. Overall, OMD's "Crush" is a must-have for any fan of '80s synth-pop. It's fun, it's quirky, and it's everything we love about this iconic band. So go ahead, crank up the volume and let OMD take you on a journey back in time. Trust us, you won't regret it.