Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
Artist:
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
Release:
1980
Genre:
Synthpop
Rating:
0.00
About the Album
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark is the self-titled debut album by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, released in 1980. The album peaked at number 27 in the UK Albums Chart. “Electricity” and “Red Frame/White Light” were low charting singles taken from the album. A re-recorded version of “Messages” provided OMD with their first hit in the UK, reaching number 13.
The album was remastered and re-released in 2003, with six bonus tracks.
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark is also the title of a 1981 compilation album of tracks from this album and Organisation, released only in the United States.
Track Listing
1
Bunker Soldiers
2:53
2
Almost
3:44
3
Mystereality
2:45
5
The Messerschmitt Twins
5:41
7
Julia's Song
4:41
8
Red Frame/White Light
3:11
9
Dancing
2:58
10
Pretending to See the Future
3:47
11
Messages (single version)
4:46
12
I Betray My Friends
3:52
13
Taking Sides Again
4:22
14
Waiting for the Man
3:00
15
Electricity (Hannett Cargo Studios version)
3:36
16
Almost (Hannett Cargo Studios version)
3:50
