The Arrival was a synth-pop and new wave band that formed in London in the 1980s. Their debut single 'Is This What You Call Love' came out in 1984 and became an international hit. The album of the same name followed soon after.
Michael Cretu was the frontman, and his wife Sandra Cretu sang vocals. Klaus Meine played keyboards and produced. The band's sound mixed electronic elements with straightforward pop structures. They released a second album called 'Arrival II' that showed some evolution from their debut work.
In 1987, Michael Cretu left The Arrival to work on solo projects. Klaus Meine took over as the main vocalist after that. The group faced some criticism for moving toward more commercial styles, but they kept recording and performing.
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