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  1. On This Day November 6 1981 – Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark Released Architecture & Morality

    On This Day November 6 1981 – Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark Released Architecture & Morality

    On this day November 6 1981, Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark released their third studio album Architecture & Morality, a defining moment in synth pop and one of the most influential albums of the decade. The record blended emotional depth with groundbreaking electronic production, setting a...
  2. On This Day October 24, 1980 – Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark Released Organisation

    On This Day October 24, 1980 – Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark Released Organisation

    On this day October 24, 1980, Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark released their second studio album Organisation, a darker and more atmospheric follow up to their debut. The record showcased the band’s growing sophistication, blending cold synthesizer textures with emotional depth to create one...
  3. On This Day September 29, 1986 – The Pacific Age by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark Was Released

    On This Day September 29, 1986 – The Pacific Age by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark Was Released

    On this day September 29, 1986 The Pacific Age by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark was released. The band’s seventh studio album continued their evolution from experimental synthpop pioneers to mainstream hitmakers, delivering a polished sound that balanced catchy melodies with thoughtful...
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  4. On This Day: April 30, 1984 - Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark Releases Junk Culture

    On This Day: April 30, 1984 - Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark Releases Junk Culture

    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...
  5. On This Day: March 4 1983 Dazzle Ships by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark Was Released

    On This Day: March 4 1983 Dazzle Ships by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark Was Released

    On this day March 4 1983 Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark released their fourth studio album Dazzle Ships. The album was a bold departure from the band's earlier work, exploring experimental sounds and themes inspired by technology, war, and the changing world around them. Dazzle Ships reached...
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    On This Day February 22 1980 - Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark Released Their Debut Album

    Pete has published a news story: On This Day: February 22 1980 Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark Released Their Debut Album. Read the full story here...
  7. On This Day February 22 1980 - Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark Released Their Debut Album

    On This Day February 22 1980 - Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark Released Their Debut Album

    On this day February 22 1980 Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark released their self titled Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark debut album introducing the world to their signature blend of synthpop, new wave, and electronic experimentation. The album featured a mix of melancholic melodies...
  8. Pete

    Junk Culture (1984)

    Title: Junk Culture Artist: Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark Genre: Synthpop Released: 1984 Tracks: 1 - Junk Culture - 4:07 2 - Tesla Girls - 3:51 3 - Locomotion - 3:54 4 - Apollo - 3:38 5 - Never Turn Away - 3:57 6 - Love and Violence - 4:40 7 - Hard Day - 5:40 8 - All Wrapped Up...
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    Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (1980)

    Title: Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark Artist: Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark Genre: Synthpop Released: 1980 Tracks: 1 - Bunker Soldiers - 2:53 2 - Almost - 3:44 3 - Mystereality - 2:45 4 - Electricity - 3:39 5 - The Messerschmitt Twins - 5:41 6 - Messages - 4:12 7 - Julia's...
  10. Pete

    Architecture & Morality (1981)

    Title: Architecture & Morality Artist: Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark Genre: Synthpop Released: 1981 Tracks: 1 - The New Stone Age - 3:22 2 - She's Leaving - 3:28 3 - Souvenir - 3:39 4 - Sealand - 7:47 5 - Joan of Arc - 3:48 6 - Joan of Arc (Maid of Orleans) - 4:12 7 -...
  11. Pete

    Organisation (1980)

    Title: Organisation Artist: Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark Genre: Synthpop Released: 1980 Tracks: 1 - Enola Gay - 3:33 2 - 2nd Thought - 4:15 3 - VCL XI - 3:50 4 - Motion and Heart - 3:16 5 - Statues - 4:30 6 - The Misunderstanding - 4:55 7 - The More I See You - 4:11 8 -...
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