Obk

[~Harmonizer]

Hey hey hey!

I keep hearing good things about Spanish synthpoppers OBK. Yet, I have still to hear even a second of their music.
Anyone who can provide me with concentrated info on them? Best albums, style of sound etc.

They have eluded me since there is no good way to get their stuff here in Sweden.

I have a feeling I'm missing out...if so, tell me!!! :)

[7red7]

Well my friend you came to the right place because I have declared myself to be one of the officionados of OBK info on EGN :)

Just a bit of background info on them...OBK ARE Jordi Sanchez (lead vocals) and Miguel Arjona (keys/synths)...They started out in 1988, and put out their first 12" Historias De Amor in 1989...Soon after they released their debut album, and news of their music spread everywhere throughout Europe and South America and they have been going every since...They have put out five proper studio albums, and a limited edition release of some of their demos, remixes, b-sides, and completely unreleased songs...

I always tell people, if you like Depeche Mode, Celebrate The Nun, Erasure, Cause & Effect, Seven Red Seven, Cetu Javu then you'll love OBK...They definately embody the classic synthpop duo image, and they put out great dance tracks and solid ballads...The funny thing about them that not a lot of people know is that Jordi writes all of the music, yet he sings lead, and Miguel writes all of the lyrics yet he plays the music...

Heres their album discography:

llamalo Sueno
Momentos De Fe
Trilogia
Donde El Corazon Nos lleve
The Singles 91/98
The Videos 91/98 VHS
Antropop
Extrapop (limited edition)

Keep in mind my friend who runs their fan club in Spain assures me that their new album Babylon is coming together great, and all is still on track for an early 2003 release :)

I hope this can give you some insight on their material...All of their albums can be ordered through www.towerrecords.com and all are still in print with the exception of Extrapop...However the ADD site has it listed in their inventory catalog...

HAPPY LISTENING!!!

DAN

[~SFARAH]

Well Dan pretty much sumerized everything..on a personal note their first album "Llamalo sueño....." is my favorite just cause it brings me memories...I think it is hard to find now. So check out Singles or their last one Antropop.

[NoirTech]

Originally posted by 7red7


Heres their album discography:

llamalo Sueno
Momentos De Fe
Trilogia
Donde El Corazon Nos lleve
The Singles 91/98
The Videos 91/98 VHS
Antropop
Extrapop (limited edition)



Oh man...Dan is gonna kill me for saying this but....
I must've gotten their weakest album, since I wasn't really impressed. I only have "Antropop". Is it the weakest one from their discography? ...and if so, which one should I buy to make up for it? Keep in mind I'm a big fan of Moenia, Cetu Javu, etc etc.

[~Niños_Del_Brasi]

"Trilogia" 3rd album is probably the most electronic and I think their best works til now in my opnion then "Momentos de Fe" is another fav a classic but more mellow. If you like the moenia modern sound you should pick up "trilogia" noirtech :-)

[NoirTech]

Originally posted by Niños_Del_Brasi
"Trilogia" 3rd album is probably the most electronic and I think their best works til now in my opnion then "Momentos de Fe" is another fav a classic but more mellow. If you like the moenia modern sound you should pick up "trilogia" noirtech :-)

Thanks for the response! I'll have to check that one out then. Can't wait.
Erick

[7red7]

I have to agree with Charles on this one, thanks to his advice a long while back, I picked up Trilogia, the best OBK album track for track easily...

See not many people know that...When I first met him wow almost two years ago now, I had barely picked up the Singles collection, and he got me into the band...Now I'm an OBK addict!!!THANKS CHARLES!!! :D

[~Niños_Del_Brasi]

By the way I have good news for you guys but that's gona be in another thread not in here :-)

C.C

[NoirTech]

Originally posted by Niños_Del_Brasi
By the way I have good news for you guys but that's gona be in another thread not in here :-)

C.C

Oh you're such a tease! Now I can't wait. :)

[~Zero_As_A_Limit]

Well I have bought the singles 91/98 a long time ago. I still have to buy another album. I can get them quite cheap here in Holland. :D I've even started to learn Spanish!

[~SFARAH]

Originally posted by Zero_As_A_Limit
Well I have bought the singles 91/98 a long time ago. I still have to buy another album. I can get them quite cheap here in Holland. :D I've even started to learn Spanish!

There you go...learn Spanish by listening to OBK ...talk about practical use...good for you.

[NoirTech]

Originally posted by Niños_Del_Brasi
"Trilogia" 3rd album is probably the most electronic and I think their best works til now in my opnion then "Momentos de Fe" is another fav a classic but more mellow. If you like the moenia modern sound you should pick up "trilogia" noirtech :-)

What do you guys think of "extrapop"? I was gonna pick this one up right now since Todd had it on Sale.

[7red7]

Get it, and get it fast, it's way out of print, only 3000 copies made...It has killer remixes by the band, demos, and a few unreleased tracks as well...One of my favorites is their double cover of DM's Personl Jesus/I Feel You called I Feel Jesus...Thats on there too...Oh and theres a kick a** track very similar to Moenia called A Ciegas...Killer cd!!! :D

[NoirTech]

Originally posted by 7red7
Get it, and get it fast, it's way out of print, only 3000 copies made...It has killer remixes by the band, demos, and a few unreleased tracks as well...One of my favorites is their double cover of DM's Personl Jesus/I Feel You called I Feel Jesus...Thats on there too...Oh and theres a kick a** track very similar to Moenia called A Ciegas...Killer cd!!! :D

Done and done!
Just sent him email.
Thanks for the response!!! :)

Now back to work on Mix8.

-ERick

[7red7]

Hey Erick let me know what you think when you get it, I know you're going to love it!!! :D

[NoirTech]

Originally posted by 7red7
Hey Erick let me know what you think when you get it, I know you're going to love it!!! :D

Will do man. I'll post here once it arrives, and I've listened to it. I'm excited now. :)

[7red7]

Oh yeah it's super cool...I Feel Jesus is the only song in English they've ever done :D

[~SFARAH]

What about their version of De/Vision's Strange Affection in Spanish?????This track is INCREDIBLE


sss

[7red7]

I had no idea they covered De/Vision...What's the title of that one in Spanish??? :)

[~Niños_Del_Brasi]

"A ciegas" is the cover of De/vision's "Strange Affection" from the monosex album

[~Tal`liyne]

Have all the OBK albums! Brilliant band...really! Nam`arie!


BE AT PEACE!
______________

Tal`liyne

[7red7]

Originally posted by Niños_Del_Brasi
"A ciegas" is the cover of De/vision's "Strange Affection" from the monosex album


Well damn that would explain why that song just rocks!!! I love it, my favorite from Extrapop!!! :D

[~ilvisintetic]

I agree with you, the best album is 'Trilogia', also 'Momentos De Fe' is very good too and the De/Vision cover rocks. I know this band from their first record and have seen live at least 15 times. Last time I found them was in a Melotron gig in Barcelona after the 'Extrapop' release. They say the new album will be prepared soon.
:)