Recorded at the band's Liverpool studio, it showcased their minimal synth-pop style and peaked at number.
The trek is timed to coincide with the expected release this fall of History of Modern, OMD’s first album since 1996’s Universaland its first with its classic core lineup - co-founders Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys, plus Martin Cooper and Malcolm Holmes - since 1986’s The Pacific Age. Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark is the self-titled debut studio album by English electronic band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), released on 22 February 1980 by Dindisc. Track 1: Enola Gay (from the 1980 album Organisation) Likely the band’s most recognized and iconic song, this is a great introduction to the dual nature of so many OMD songs: a danceable and poppy synthesizer sound, but married to much darker lyricsthis time about the airplane that dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima.
29, followed by seven more concerts in Germany as well as dates in Luxembourg, Belgium, The Netherlands and France (see full tour dates below). 2, OMD will open its fall tour by playing eight U.K. Howlett continued to work with McCluskey and Humphreys for OMDs second full-length, Organisation, released later in 1980.
and Europe in late October and November.įollowing a one-off performance with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic in Liverpool on Oct. Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark Discography. With its first new album in 14 years due in stores later this year, reformed British synthpop outfit Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark - now featuring its classic ’80s lineup - this week announced a 19-date, month-long tour of the U.K. Enola Gay : Tracklist (Vinyl) A : Enola Gay : 3:36: B : Annex : 4:32 Items below may differ depending on the release.