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| Released | 1 September 2017 | |||
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| Genre | Synth-pop | |||
| Length | 42:08 | |||
| Label | White Noise, 100% | |||
| Producer | OMD | |||
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The Punishment of Luxury is the thirteenth studio album by English electronic band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), and the third since their 2006 reformation. Produced by OMD, it was released on 1 September 2017 by 100% Records in the UK and White Noise elsewhere.[1] In July of that year, the band commenced a tour of North America and Europe in support of the record.[2]
The Punishment of Luxury explores themes of consumerism and First World problems. The album met with favourable reviews, and was named as one of the best and most underrated of 2017. It debuted at number four on the UK Albums Chart with 9,894 copies sold in its first week,[3] making it the band's first album to reach the top 10 in their home country since 1991's Sugar Tax; the record topped the UK Independent Albums Chart. It reached the top 10 on various European charts, as well as on Billboard's Dance/Electronic Albums and Independent Albums charts in the United States.
- ^ Slingerland, Calum (15 May 2017). "Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark Return with 'The Punishment of Luxury'". Exclaim!. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
- ^ Kaye, Ben (16 May 2017). "OMD announce new album, The Punishment of Luxury, share video for 'La Mitrailleuse'". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
- ^ Jones, Alan (8 September 2017). "Official Charts Analysis: The Script debut at No.1 on albums chart". Music Week. Retrieved 15 September 2014.