Omsk

Marking a significant creative turning point, this fourth studio album saw the Dutch ensemble transitioning away from their angular new wave origins into highly literate, theatrical art pop. 'Omsk' is defined by Henk Hofstede's incredibly surreal, detail-oriented lyricism and meticulously arranged, keyboard-driven pop melodies. The profoundly idiosyncratic record became a massive breakthrough in their home country, establishing their reputation as intellectual pop auteurs.