On April 30, 1984, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark released their fifth studio album Junk Culture. After experimenting with a darker sound on their previous record, the band returned with a brighter and more accessible style that embraced pop, new wave, and world music influences.
Although Junk Culture did not soar high on the US charts, peaking at number 182 on the Billboard 200, it performed much better in the UK where it produced hit singles like Locomotion and Talking Loud and Clear. The album marked a major turning point that helped OMD stay relevant in the shifting musical landscape of the mid 80s.
Fun fact: Junk Culture was the first OMD album recorded using digital sampling technology which gave the songs a fresher and more layered sound compared to their earlier work.
Although Junk Culture did not soar high on the US charts, peaking at number 182 on the Billboard 200, it performed much better in the UK where it produced hit singles like Locomotion and Talking Loud and Clear. The album marked a major turning point that helped OMD stay relevant in the shifting musical landscape of the mid 80s.
Fun fact: Junk Culture was the first OMD album recorded using digital sampling technology which gave the songs a fresher and more layered sound compared to their earlier work.
