Totally unique and an absolute classic track. OMD are still going strong, still touring and producing new material, their last two albums both received critical acclaim and saw decent chart placing. They have a rich and varied back catalogue, well worth a deep dive, per some other other comments posted in this thread.
Thanks Shawn , great info as usual. This album has everything, experimental electronic soundscapes , like the title track, catchy synth pop and a couple tunes that wouldn’t be out of place on a Joy Division lp. The next album , Dazzle Ships is similar, perhaps even more experimental. After that didn’t sell well they started going in a more pop direction. The results tunes like If You Leave and So in Love.
OMD has a whole string of excellent singles and this is up there as one of the best. It took me a little while to warm up to synth pop, especially the very electronic sounds of OMD and New Order, but I'm becoming more and more a fan of the genre. At least in its 80s incarnation. This song is a good example of why - however much they may rely on electronic noodling and drum machines (I'm actually unclear if this is a drum machine), the vocals are still 100% human and super, super hooky. Plus, yeah, that march-time rhythm that goes so well with the subject of the song is just ace.
Not heard this for a long time and forgot they did two songs about Joan d'Arc! OMD are another band I only really know through their singles (more of a guitar guy!) I really like the early hits, 'Messages', 'Electricity' and of course 'Enola Gay' which was massive in the UK. Cheers for another great reaction.
Epic quality to the sound, reminiscent of Kate Bush Hounds of Love, Running up that Hill and Cloudbusting from around the same time. For me, Electricity, Messages and Enola Gay, their early singles, were era defining songs, drawing on the influence of Kraftwerk and making perfect electronic pop singles. The OMD singles collection would deffo be in my Top5, along with such as Blondie, Elvis Costello, Joy Division/New Order, The Smiths, Human League might sneak in there. Music that makes you glad to be human.
OMD was my favorite of that era, especially of those bands who cite Kraftwerk as a major influence, they still put on a great live show. The first 4 albums are all excellent and the next several are good though spoiled by the commercial hits, to my taste.
Like many of the OMD classics the hair on the back of my neck pings to attention, I don't know whether its those pipes or the tribute to a beautifully powerful heroine. Do me a favour just enjoy
In fact I recommend you listen and review the song Louise by Human League, released in 1984. A beautiful and touching little vignette about love lost and possibly refound. Was later covered by Robbie Williams, of all people, in 2006, which really pushed him up in my estimation.
Love OMD ! Electricity and Enola Gay from the 80,s are both great upbeat dance Electronic tracks. Also another one I remember is Sailing on the Seven Seas a lot later. 😊
I had this LP and listened to it very often back in the day. This was my favorite track. Wonder what happened with that album... Not in my collection anymore
Their song "Joan of Arc" is, imo, better. "Maid of Orleans" is still a good song. Actually, OMD is technically the first band I saw live as they opened for Depeche Mode in 1988. Their songs are borderline cheesy they are so poppy, but they are a staple of 80s new wave for sure. Electricity Souvenir Talking Loud and Clear So in Love Forever Live and Die Secret I covered "Joan of Arc", "Souvenir", and "Secret" in my youth. Great band.
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this song always brings me to tears. but it is one of the best sounds on earth
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Totally unique and an absolute classic track. OMD are still going strong, still touring and producing new material, their last two albums both received critical acclaim and saw decent chart placing. They have a rich and varied back catalogue, well worth a deep dive, per some other other comments posted in this thread.
Thanks for checking it out S J!
I love early OMD so so much.
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@@ReactionsToTheClassics My pleasure 🙂
Has been in my top 2 songs of all time since it was released! The synths and drums just blew me away i'd never heard anything like it at the time!
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An absolute masterpiece
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Superb band , no words
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You need to watch this live as its even better ....and mr mccluskeys dancing
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Just watched them play live, and this song always “hits the mark”……Stuart Kershaw does the business on drums….
Still getting it done, super impressive! Thanks for watching!
my favorite OMD track ever period
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Omd ....simply the Best !
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The only synth-pop song in 6/8 I can think of off the top of my head. great single.
Good catch. Thanks MMM!
Thanks Shawn , great info as usual. This album has everything, experimental electronic soundscapes , like the title track, catchy synth pop and a couple tunes that wouldn’t be out of place on a Joy Division lp. The next album , Dazzle Ships is similar, perhaps even more experimental. After that didn’t sell well they started going in a more pop direction. The results tunes like If You Leave and So in Love.
Will give the album a listen, thanks for bringing it Kevin!
OMD has a whole string of excellent singles and this is up there as one of the best. It took me a little while to warm up to synth pop, especially the very electronic sounds of OMD and New Order, but I'm becoming more and more a fan of the genre. At least in its 80s incarnation. This song is a good example of why - however much they may rely on electronic noodling and drum machines (I'm actually unclear if this is a drum machine), the vocals are still 100% human and super, super hooky. Plus, yeah, that march-time rhythm that goes so well with the subject of the song is just ace.
Not sure if this is a drum machine or not, but they play actual drums on almost all of their songs live 🙂
Yes same for me the nostalgia draws me in! I didn't know the song but the style brings me back to a place far, far away! Thanks Ilan!
Not heard this for a long time and forgot they did two songs about Joan d'Arc! OMD are another band I only really know through their singles (more of a guitar guy!) I really like the early hits, 'Messages', 'Electricity' and of course 'Enola Gay' which was massive in the UK. Cheers for another great reaction.
Thanks for watching, and don't much beyond singles either!
Wow what a fantastic channel this. Following you immediately.😊
Thanks we really appreciate that!
Epic quality to the sound, reminiscent of Kate Bush Hounds of Love, Running up that Hill and Cloudbusting from around the same time. For me, Electricity, Messages and Enola Gay, their early singles, were era defining songs, drawing on the influence of Kraftwerk and making perfect electronic pop singles.
The OMD singles collection would deffo be in my Top5, along with such as Blondie, Elvis Costello, Joy Division/New Order, The Smiths, Human League might sneak in there. Music that makes you glad to be human.
What a GREAT period of music Tim!
OMD was my favorite of that era, especially of those bands who cite Kraftwerk as a major influence, they still put on a great live show. The first 4 albums are all excellent and the next several are good though spoiled by the commercial hits, to my taste.
Thanks Mick!
Like many of the OMD classics the hair on the back of my neck pings to attention, I don't know whether its those pipes or the tribute to a beautifully powerful heroine. Do me a favour just enjoy
Thanks for watching!
In fact I recommend you listen and review the song Louise by Human League, released in 1984. A beautiful and touching little vignette about love lost and possibly refound. Was later covered by Robbie Williams, of all people, in 2006, which really pushed him up in my estimation.
I promise I will check it out!
Love OMD ! Electricity and Enola Gay from the 80,s are both great upbeat dance Electronic tracks. Also another one I remember is Sailing on the Seven Seas a lot later. 😊
Will check those out. Thanks Christine!
Messages!
Really appreciate the suggestion and thanks for watching @TheEnzyme94!
I had this LP and listened to it very often back in the day. This was my favorite track. Wonder what happened with that album... Not in my collection anymore
haha it is always weird how things disappear and we never notice til years later. Thanks Fran!
Architecture and Morality ..... every song is a classic. The New Stone Age, She's Leaving, Georgia, Sealand ..... all superb!
You've sampled Enola Gay right? I hope so. What a track.
Sounds like I need to! Appreciate the heads up!
Their song "Joan of Arc" is, imo, better. "Maid of Orleans" is still a good song. Actually, OMD is technically the first band I saw live as they opened for Depeche Mode in 1988. Their songs are borderline cheesy they are so poppy, but they are a staple of 80s new wave for sure.
Electricity
Souvenir
Talking Loud and Clear
So in Love
Forever Live and Die
Secret
I covered "Joan of Arc", "Souvenir", and "Secret" in my youth. Great band.
Thanks Rosenfield. I need to listen to Joan of Arc.
Bloody hell this is OLD i had totally forgotten about these guys not my flavour but it's a bit of the past that i can appreciate now
haha old times HP!!!
Enola Gay, enough said. They have been prolific though.
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