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Cat: 100LP 7W. Rel: 17 Jun 24
Coldwave/Synth

Side 1 - Track 1. New Babies: New ToysSide 1 - Track 2. If You Want ItSide 1 - Track 3. History Of Modern (part 1)Side 1 - Track 4. History Of Modern (part 2)Side 2 - Track 1. SometimesSide 2 - Track 2. RFWKSide 2 - Track 3. New Holy GroundSide 3 - Track 1. The Future, The Past, & Forever AfterSide 3 - Track 2. Sister Mary SaysSide 3 - Track 3. PulseSide 4 - Track 1. The NightSide 4 - Track 2. Bondage Of FateSide 4 - Track 3. The Right Side?

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - or OMD - made a magnificent comeback with History of Modern back in 2010, an album released at the peak of a synthpop revival, and this reissue is timely in that it arrives on the crest of another wave of synth-heavy sounds in current music. Known for their lush, romantic 80s electronic music, the Liverpool outfit were at the forefront of the genre, gaining fame with hits in both the UK and the US, and this album is definitely reminiscent of other 80s releases like Junk Culture. Tracks such as 'New Babies; New Toys' and 'The Future, the Past, and Forever After' innovate and are dominated by big beats and catchy choruses. The album shines at OMD's strengths. The second part of the title track, in particular, recaptures their signature slow-dance grandeur. Overall, fans of the band at any point in their career should find something to enjoy here.