Genre/Influences: Electro-Pop.

Format: Digital, CD.

Background/Info: Forced To Movement is a German duo driven by Christian Schottstädt and Thomas Schernikau. They’re busy for numerous years but during more than twelve years they got involved with the successful Depeche Mode-cover band Forced To Mode. “Lost” is the band’s first new album in more than ten years.

Content: I honestly didn’t know those guys had a Depeche Mode-tribute formation before listening to this album. The least I can say is that Depeche Mode obviously sounds as their main source of inspiration. The songs are rather sweet and achieved with delicate sound arrangements.

+ + + : This band is a Depeche Mode-clone but all I can say is that this is a real good-one! The production sounds mature, professional and accomplished with great and delicate arrangements. There are several noticeable songs featured on “Lost”. If you like Depeche Mode-driven bands you definitely have to give Forced Movement a try.

– – – : I have a problem with clichés and Forced Movement is one of it although it doesn’t take away “Lost” is a cool work. Those guys are talented so I’m always wondering why they don’t try to experiment with a more personal approach in electro-Pop.

Conclusion: If you don’t care about a new Depeche Mode emulation you are definitely going to like “Lost”.

Best songs: “Keep In Touch”, “Stay”, “Winter Sleep”.

Rate: 7½.

Artist: www.forced-movement.de / www.facebook.com/forcedmovement

About Forced Movement

Forced Movement is a German duo of Christian Schottstädt and Thomas Schernikau. For twelve years the pair led the Depeche Mode tribute act Forced To Mode, playing more than 420 live shows, before shifting focus to original material as Forced Movement. Their discography includes the albums “SALT”, a companion remix set, and “LAST”, with “LOST” released as the duo’s first new album in more than ten years.

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