Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark – Bauhaus Staircase (Deluxe Edition) (2023)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 01:45:43 minutes | 1,29 GB | Genre: Electronic, Synth-pop
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In August 2023, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) release the first single “Bauhaus Staircase” from their 14th album “Bauhaus Staircase”, which is released shortly after in autumn. OMD are one of the earliest, most commercially successful and consistent synth-pop groups. They have consistently drawn inspiration from early electronic music to write three-minute pop songs, or sprawling experimental works.
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Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark – The Punishment of Luxury: B Sides and Bonus Material (2017)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 44:25 minutes | 528 MB | Genre: Pop Rock, Synth-pop, New Wave
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © 100% Records
This year, the synth-pop pioneers OMD returned with their dazzling 13th studio album “The Punishment of Luxury” which sees them combine the wistful nostalgia and idealized romance of their previous work while stepping out of their comfort zone. The follow up to the critically acclaimed “English Electric” (released in 2013), “The Punishment Of Luxury” is a daring collection of stylish synth pop and masterful songwriting which will certainly rank alongside their very best. Written, recorded, produced and mixed by OMD Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys the album is the sound of a band in their prime. “On this album we have managed to make beautiful things out of noises and repetitive patterns,” explains Andy. “The trouble is, we just can’t help but write a catchy melody” Described by The Quietus as “not just one of the best synth bands ever, they are one of the best bands ever,” OMD’s influence has become ubiquitous. The XX, the Killers and LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy have cited OMD as an inspiration, and the likes of Future Islands and Chvrches show traces of OMD’s DNA. This album compiles non album B sides (available only on singles releases) and various single and 12″ extended mixes and special remixes for OMD fans and collectors.
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Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark – The Punishment of Luxury (2017)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 42:06 minutes | 483 MB | Genre: Synth-pop
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © 100% Records
Synth-pop pioners OMD return with their dazzling 13th studio album ‘The Punishment of Luxury’ which sees them combine the wistful nostalgia and idealised romance of their previous work while stepping out of their comfort zone. The follow up to the critically acclaimed ‘English Electric’ (released in 2013) ‘The Punishment Of Luxury’ is a daring collection of stylish synth pop and masterful songwriting which will certainly rank alongside their very best. Written, recorded, produced and mixed by OMD – Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys – the album is the sound of a band in their prime. ‘On this album we have managed to make beautiful things out of noises and repetitive patterns’, explains Andy. ‘The trouble is, we just cant help but write a catchy melody!’ The album takes its name from an 1891 painting by the Italian Giovani Segantini and contains everything from the Kraftwerkian ‘Isotype’ and ‘Robot Man’ to the blue eyed soul ballads of ‘One More Time’ and ‘The View From Here’ as well as more traditional OMD songs like ‘Kiss Kiss Kiss Bang Bang Bang’ and the synth heavy title track. Described by The Quietus as “not just one of the best synth bands ever – they are one of the best bands ever”, OMD’s influence has become ubiquitous. The xx, the Killers and LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy have cited OMD as an inspiration, and the likes of Future Islands and Chvrches show traces of OMD’s DNA.
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Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark – Junk Culture (Deluxe Edition) (1984/2015)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:53:13 minutes | 2,34 GB | Genre: Punk, New Wave
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © UMC (Universal Music Catalogue)
30 years after the release of O.M.D’s Junk Culture comes the remastered double HighRes-Deluxe Edition. Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys returned to the Virgin Archives to revisit the album. The album was remastered at Abbey Road and the other tracks featured on double album have previously only been available on vinyl.
Frontman Andy McCluskey explains the origins of the two never heard before tracks included: “All or Nothing is a complete song featuring Paul Humphreys on wistful triple tracked lead vocals. It is possibly the closest that OMD ever came to a folk song courtesy of Paul’s organic harmonic singing. 10 to 1 is a forerunner of Love and Violence. Musically there is almost nothing that hints at the explosive instrumentation of the final version. There is only part of a chord sequence that sees the accompanying vocal melody climbing precariously to its climatic crescendo in each verse that is retained by the final recording. The majority of the lyrics never survived to be included in the version that was released, only part of the second verse”.
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