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Orchestral Manoeuvres in the dark (OMD)|Peel Sessions (1979-1983)

Peel Sessions (1979-1983)

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark

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Yet another release from the John Peel/BBC archives, and in this case it is a clear winner. Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) was one of the most original and unique sounding bands of the 1980s, and they were also one of the most beguiling. To the average listener, they were a synth-pop group chock full of hits. Yet there was another side to this band, and it is that side that is displayed on this release. The music here, recorded live in the studio for the BBC, has the trademark melodic hooks, but it also features some of their more creative sounds. Even well-known songs such as "Enola Gay" take on a new life here. Rougher, rawer, and much more experimental. Fans also have the opportunity to hear some tracks from their very much underrated Dazzle Ships performed "live." Those particular tracks are downright eerie, especially "ABC Auto-Industry." But brilliant nonetheless. The CD is well recorded, and the playing is tight and exciting. To round off the CD, there is a bonus track of the original 7" version of "Electricity" (released on the Factory label). This alone is worth the price of the CD. Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys have never sounded so good and so alive and energetic on any of the studio releases. Highly recommended.

© Aaron Bagdley /TiVo

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Peel Sessions (1979-1983)

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the dark (OMD)

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1
Bunker Soldiers (Peel Session 1)
00:02:48

McCluskey, Composer - Humphreys, Composer - Tony Wilson, Producer - Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, MainArtist - Dave Dade, Engineer, StudioPersonnel

(C) 2000 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 2000 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2000 BBC Music

2
Julia's Song (Peel Session 1)
00:03:56

McCluskey, Composer - Humphreys, Composer - Tony Wilson, Producer - Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, MainArtist - Dave Dade, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kneale, Composer - Julia Kneale, Author

(C) 2000 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 2000 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2000 BBC Music

3
Messages (Peel Session 1)
00:04:11

Tony Wilson, Producer - Andy McCluskey, Vocals, Drum Programming, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, MainArtist - Dave Dade, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Paul David Humphreys, ComposerLyricist - George Andrew McCluskey, ComposerLyricist - Paul Humphries, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer

(C) 2000 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 2000 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2000 BBC Music

4
Red Frame/White Light (Peel Session 1)
00:03:22

Tony Wilson, Producer - Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, MainArtist - Dave Dade, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Paul David Humphreys, ComposerLyricist - George Andrew McCluskey, ComposerLyricist

(C) 2000 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 2000 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2000 BBC Music

5
Pretending To See The Future (Peel Session 2)
00:03:08

Tony Wilson, Producer - Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, MainArtist - Dave Dade, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Paul David Humphreys, ComposerLyricist - George Andrew McCluskey, ComposerLyricist

(C) 2000 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 2000 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2000 BBC Music

6
Enola Gay (Peel Session 2)
00:03:03

McCluskey, Composer, Author - Tony Wilson, Producer - Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, MainArtist - Dave Dade, Engineer, StudioPersonnel

(C) 2000 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 2000 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2000 BBC Music

7
Dancing (Peel Session 2)
00:03:09

McCluskey, Composer - Humphreys, Composer - Tony Wilson, Producer - Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, MainArtist - Dave Dade, Engineer, StudioPersonnel

(C) 2000 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 2000 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2000 BBC Music

8
Motion And Heart (Peel Session 2)
00:03:43

Tony Wilson, Producer - Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, MainArtist - Dave Dade, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Paul David Humphreys, ComposerLyricist - George Andrew McCluskey, ComposerLyricist

(C) 2000 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 2000 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2000 BBC Music

9
Annex (Peel Session 3)
00:03:06

McCluskey, Composer - Humphreys, Composer - Tony Wilson, Producer - Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, MainArtist - Dave Dade, Engineer, StudioPersonnel

(C) 2000 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 2000 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2000 BBC Music

10
The Misunderstanding (Peel Session 3)
00:02:37

McCluskey, Composer - Humphreys, Composer - Tony Wilson, Producer - Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, MainArtist - Dave Dade, Engineer, StudioPersonnel

(C) 2000 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 2000 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2000 BBC Music

11
The More I See You (Peel Session 3)
00:03:37

Tony Wilson, Producer - Harry Warren, Composer - Mack Gordon, Author - Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, MainArtist - Dave Dade, Engineer, StudioPersonnel

(C) 2000 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 2000 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2000 BBC Music

12
Genetic Engineering (Peel Session 4)
00:03:46

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, MainArtist - Paul David Humphreys, ComposerLyricist - Harry Parker, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Dale Griffin, Producer - Martin Colley, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - George Andrew McCluskey, ComposerLyricist

(C) 2000 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 2000 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2000 BBC Music

13
Of All The Things We've Made (Peel Session 4)
00:03:23

Andy McCluskey, Composer - Paul Humphreys, Composer - Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, MainArtist - Harry Parker, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Dale Griffin, Producer - Martin Colley, Engineer, StudioPersonnel

(C) 2000 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 2000 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2000 BBC Music

14
ABC Auto-Industry (Peel Session 4)
00:02:31

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, MainArtist - Paul David Humphreys, ComposerLyricist - Harry Parker, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Dale Griffin, Producer - Martin Colley, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - George Andrew McCluskey, ComposerLyricist

(C) 2000 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 2000 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2000 BBC Music

15
Electricity (Factory Records Version)
00:03:44

Album review

Yet another release from the John Peel/BBC archives, and in this case it is a clear winner. Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) was one of the most original and unique sounding bands of the 1980s, and they were also one of the most beguiling. To the average listener, they were a synth-pop group chock full of hits. Yet there was another side to this band, and it is that side that is displayed on this release. The music here, recorded live in the studio for the BBC, has the trademark melodic hooks, but it also features some of their more creative sounds. Even well-known songs such as "Enola Gay" take on a new life here. Rougher, rawer, and much more experimental. Fans also have the opportunity to hear some tracks from their very much underrated Dazzle Ships performed "live." Those particular tracks are downright eerie, especially "ABC Auto-Industry." But brilliant nonetheless. The CD is well recorded, and the playing is tight and exciting. To round off the CD, there is a bonus track of the original 7" version of "Electricity" (released on the Factory label). This alone is worth the price of the CD. Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys have never sounded so good and so alive and energetic on any of the studio releases. Highly recommended.

© Aaron Bagdley /TiVo

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