Description: Tracks:Bunker SoldiersAlmostMysterealityElectricityThe Messerschmitt TwinsMessagesJulia's SongRed Frame/White LightDancingPretending to See the FutureMessages (Single Version - Bonus Track)I Betray My Friends (Bonus Track)Taking Sides Again (Bonus Track)Waiting for the Men (Bonus Track)Electricity (Hannett/Cargo Studios Version - Bonus Track)Almost (Hannett/Cargo Studios Version - Bonus Track) Performer Notes: Full performer name: Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark.Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark: Paul Humphreys (vocals, keyboards, percussion, electronic percussion, programming); Andy McCluskey (vocals, keyboards, bass, electronic percussion, programming).Additional personnel: Dave Fairbairn (guitar); Martin Cooper (saxophone); Malcolm Holmes (percussion).Includes liner notes by Paul Browne.Composer: Julia Kneale.Personnel: Paul Humphreys (vocals, keyboards, percussion, electronic percussion, programming); Andy McCluskey (vocals, keyboards, electronic percussion, programming); Dave Fairbairn (guitar); Martin Cooper (saxophone); Malcolm Holmes (percussion).Audio Remasterer: Simon Heyworth.Liner Note Author: Paul Browne.Arrangers: Andy McCluskey; Paul Humphreys.This 1980 debut by the duo of Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys is an important milestone in the history of synth-pop. Prior to ORCHESTRAL MANOEUVRES IN THE DARK, synthesizer-based pop was either austere and/or deliberately unpleasant such as Kraftwerk or Throbbing Gristle, or novelty music the likes of M's "Pop Muzik."This eponymous set was among the first by an almost entirely synthesizer-based band to focus on the creation of catchy, melodic pop songs. The tunes and lyrics are substantial, with the lovely "Julia's Song," and the semi-hit "Electricity," among the standouts. Other songs, like "The Messerschmitt Twins"--an early contender for the band name--and "Pretending To See the Future," are more atmospheric, but never formless. Although later OMD albums were more assured and technically complex, this is one of their best. Producer: Chester Valentino, Martin Hannett, Mike Howlett, Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark Format: CD (1 Disc) Country: USA Studio/Live: Studio Release Date: 9 March, 2003 Label: EMI MKTG Dimensions: 12.6 x 1 x 14.3 centimeters (0.06 kg)
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Track #1: Bunker Soldiers
Track #2: Almost
Track #3: Mystereality
Track #4: Electricity
Track #5: The Messerschmitt Twins
Track #6: Messages
Track #7: Julia's Song
Track #8: Red Frame/White Light
Track #9: Dancing
Track #10: Pretending to See the Future
Track #11: Messages (Single Version - Bonus Track)
Track #12: I Betray My Friends (Bonus Track)
Track #13: Taking Sides Again (Bonus Track)
Track #14: Waiting for the Men (Bonus Track)
Track #15: Electricity (Hannett/Cargo Studios Version - Bonus
Track #16: Almost (Hannett/Cargo Studios Version - Bonus Trac
Producer: Martin Hannett^Mike Howlett^Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
Format: CD
Release Year: 2003
Genre: Pop
Record Label: EMI Europe Generic, Emii
Artist: Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
Release Title: Omd : Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark