OMD

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark

Humble beginnings for this great band...

Review Score:

(6/10)
If my memory serves me correct, this was the band's debut album, and except for the great track "Electricity", this album has little else to offer. Many of the tracks are very much in the experimental stage, and overall production was a bit weak. "Dazzle Ships" is another very experimental album of theirs, but there the band's experience and artistic flair really comes through well. Although I rate this as their poorest effort, the album is a must for the true OMD fan - even if only to hear the humble beginnings of this great band.

If you do not own any OMD music, then perhaps the "Best Of" compilation is the place to start. If you already own that, then maybe move to "The Pacific Age" or "Crush" next, especially if you're a recent OMD fan. Hardcore fans should find this album interesting and worthwhile to own, but keep those expectations down.

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