Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark

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Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
Dazzle Ships (reissue)

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Low Culture Podcast

Low Culture Podcast: An Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark Special!

In this month's subscriber podcast, Luke Turner and John Doran go deep on two albums from the magnificent OMD

Anniversary

Obstinate Medical Diagnosis: Out From The Void With OMD

As we approach the 40th anniversary of OMD's self-titled debut, Kristen Gallerneaux examines illness and recovery through the lens of her introduction to their early work

A Quietus Interview

Eric’s, Probe And The Armadillo: The Story Of Liverpool Music, 1976-1988

Through a series of interviews, Patrick Clarke charts the history of Liverpool's brilliant, bitter and burgeoning music scene of 1976-1988, from Eric's and Probe to Top Of The Pops domination

Anniversary

30 Years On: OMD’s Architecture & Morality Remembered

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark released one of the Quietus' favourite albums in 1981. John Doran reflects on the warmth of Architecture & Morality and talks to Andy McCluskey

A Quietus Interview

OMG It’s OMD! Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark Interviewed

OMD are returning to their avant pop roots, Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys tell Julian Marszalek

A Quietus Interview

Orchestral Manoeuvres & Homoerotica: Owen Pallett Opens His Heartland

Owen Pallett, currently on a UK tour, introduces Luke Turner to the saucy farmer who inspired latest album _Heartland_. Photos by Lucy Johnston

Baker’s Dozen Appearances 2

Baker's Dozen

No Barrier Fun: Angus Andrew Of Liars’ Favourite LPs

Liars have always been masters of mixing a boggling array of influences into a music that's unhinged, inventive and powerful. Here, Angus Andrew guides us through 13 of his favourite LPs, running the gamut from hip hop to smooth jazz and The Cure

Baker's Dozen

Oh L’Amour: Vince Clarke Of Erasure’s Favourite Albums

In a festive special Baker's, Vince Clarke follows Erasure's Snow Globe album by picking out the 13 LPs that mean the most to him

News 4

INTERVIEW: Liverpool Sound City

Ahead of Liverpool Sound City's return to its roots as an urban festival this May, the event's Chief Operating Officer Rebecca Ayres speaks to Patrick Clarke about their latest chapter

INTERVIEW: OMD

As a second teaser video is made available, Wyndham Wallace speaks to Andy McCluskey about Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark’s forthcoming album, English Electric, due for release in April

BACK: OMD

35th anniversary sees band releasing new album English Electric in April; watch teaser trailer below

Exclusive: OMD To Release Live CD

Live In Berlin to be a limited edition, deluxe account of last year's History Of Modern tour

Previously Read

Books

Verfreundungseffekt: Is Love Enough? Versioning, Translating & Self-Translating Maltese Poetry

Having come across one another’s work on The Quietus, British-Maltese writers Jen Calleja and James Vella worked together to create versions of two poems by celebrated Maltese poet Adrian Grima using literal translations. But should ‘versioning’ be considered translating? And can Maltese poets do without English translators altogether? (Portrait of Adrian Grima by Richard Phœnix)

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Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark

Reviews 1