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.
Their follow-up solidified their global presence with the anthem "Love Is a Shield" , which remains a worldwide dancefloor staple. Experimentation and Lineup Changes (1991–2000) Their debut album featured their biggest hit, "The
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) "The Great Commandment"
The band's early career was defined by massive international success during the synth-pop boom of the late '80s. Following Oliver Kreyssig's temporary departure
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".