German synth-pop trio has maintained a influential presence in electronic music for over four decades, evolving from a group often compared to Depeche Mode into sophisticated masters of "melancholy techno-pop". Founded in 1983 in Bietigheim-Bissingen, the band consists of lead singer Marcus Meyn and keyboardists Heiko Maile and Oliver Kreyssig . The Golden Era (1987–1990)
Their debut album featured their biggest hit, "The Great Commandment" , which topped the US Dance Club charts and reached #59 on the Billboard Hot 100. Other notable tracks included "That Smiling Face" and "Strangers' Thoughts". German synth-pop trio has maintained a influential presence
Following Oliver Kreyssig's temporary departure, the remaining duo moved away from pure synth-pop to explore diverse soundscapes. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. "The Great Commandment"