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  1. 1Behaviour (1990)Behaviour (1990)Released 1 Jan 1990Pet Shop Boys make electronic pop feel reflective and companionable here. Being Boring lets its melody rise gradually through a soft, steady pulse, while Jealousy gives the album a more theatrical finish. Choose it for warmth and emotional detail rather than relentless dance-floor pressure.0
  2. 2Every Open Eye (2015)Every Open Eye (2015)Released 1 Jan 2015The long build in Clearest Blue is a useful demonstration of what CHVRCHES do well: hold a vocal phrase in tension, then release it into a bright rush of rhythm. Lauren Mayberry's clear, emphatic singing gives the busy synthesisers a human centre. This is the immediate, high-energy route into the…0
  3. 3The Innocents (1988)The Innocents (1988)Released 1 Jan 1988Andy Bell's singing makes Erasure's precise electronic patterns feel generous and dramatic. A Little Respect has the obvious melodic pull, but Phantom Bride brings a more tender shade of feeling. The attraction is a voice stretching towards big emotions over arrangements that leave its tune easy to…0
  4. 4Body Talk (2010)Body Talk (2010)Released 1 Jan 2010Robyn lets a strong beat carry vulnerable feelings without making either side seem like an afterthought. Dancing on My Own is the direct entrance; Indestructible offers another clear, sustained melodic line over the electronic drive. The songs feel especially good when you want emotional urgency…0
  5. 5Dare (1981)Dare (1981)Released 1 Jan 1981Listen to how Open Your Heart moves from Phil Oakey's firm delivery into its more open refrain. The Human League turn spare electronic figures and contrasting voices into pop drama, with enough unusual turns to keep the patterns interesting. Dare makes a strong starting point for hearing melody…0
  6. 6Violator (1990)Violator (1990)Released 1 Jan 1990Enjoy the Silence puts a memorable vocal tune against a cool electronic pulse, while Waiting for the Night shows how much melody Depeche Mode can communicate at a lower volume. The mood is darker than the bright pop records here. Its appeal lies in the tension between sensual singing, restraint and…0
  7. 7Upstairs at Eric's (1982)Upstairs at Eric's (1982)Released 1 Jan 1982Only You makes Yazoo's central contrast immediately clear: Vince Clarke's small electronic patterns support Alison Moyet's full, soulful voice. Midnight gives her more space to reveal its force. A few sound experiments interrupt the conventional songs, but the meeting of warmth and machinery is the…0
  8. 8Architecture & Morality (1981)Architecture & Morality (1981)Released 1 Jan 1981On Souvenir, OMD surround a simple, affecting tune with a drifting choral texture. The contrast makes the melody feel fragile rather than small. There are rougher and more abstract passages elsewhere, so this suits someone who wants a little strange atmosphere around their electronic pop.0
  9. 9Technique (1989)Technique (1989)Released 1 Jan 1989New Order let bright dance rhythms rub against guitar-based songs and Bernard Sumner's unpolished singing. Run is an inviting first track to try for its easy melodic movement; Dream Attack brings a more expansive close. The tunes have a casual, slightly vulnerable character that keeps the sleek…0
  10. 10Hunting High and Low (1985)Hunting High and Low (1985)Released 1 Jan 1985Morten Harket's voice gives a-ha's electronic pop both lift and delicacy. The Sun Always Shines on T.V. supplies the dramatic sweep, while Living a Boy's Adventure Tale leaves more room for a graceful vocal line. It is a rewarding choice when the singer's phrasing matters as much as the keyboard…0