
25 June 1982 · 45 YEARS
The Lexicon Of Love
ABC
Orchestral elements mix with sharp synth-pop to build a world of romantic melodrama. The result is a highly polished, glamorous experience that captures the art-focused mood of the early eighties.
Trevor Horn oversaw a meticulous studio process, stacking layers of strings over rhythmic electronics. This approach secured a specific sheen that highlights the excess and sophistication of the era.