Messages: Greatest Hits
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark · 2008
193 min · 51 tracks · synth-pop
A vibrant collection of synth-driven anthems that encapsulates the essence of 1980s electronic pop.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its commercial success, reaching the UK Albums Chart and reaffirming OMD's status as pioneers of synth-pop. It highlights their impact on the genre, influencing a new generation of electronic musicians, while also receiving positive reviews for its nostalgic yet timeless sound.
- Best for
- nostalgic sing-along anthems dynamic collection of hits for retro parties
- Context
- By the time 'Messages: Greatest Hits' was released in 2008, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark had experienced a significant resurgence after their breakup in 1996. This compilation not only celebrated their earlier successes but also marked their re-emergence into the contemporary music scene, showcasing their enduring influence and appeal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Duran Duran· Pet Shop Boys· Modern Talking
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Messages 4:44
- 2 Electricity Standout 3:31
- 3 Enola Gay Standout 3:32
- 4 Souvenir 3:37
- 5 Joan of Arc 3:48
- 6 Maid of Orleans 4:12
- 7 Genetic Engineering 3:37
- 8 Telegraph 2:56
- 9 Locomotion 3:57
- 10 Talking Loud and Clear 3:56
- 11 Tesla Girls 3:35
- 12 So in Love 3:30
- 13 Secret 3:57
- 14 If You Leave Standout 4:30
- 15 (Forever) Live and Die 3:36
- 16 Dreaming 3:58
- 17 Sailing on the Seven Seas 3:45
- 18 Pandora's Box 4:06
- 19 Dream of Me (Based on Love's Theme) 3:53
- 20 Walking on the Milky Way 4:04
Disc 2
- 1 Electricity Standout 3:32
- 2 Red Frame/White Light 3:10
- 3 Messages 4:01
- 4 Enola Gay Standout 3:33
- 5 Souvenir 3:25
- 6 Joan of Arc (live Top of the Pops version) 2:58
- 7 Maid of Orleans 4:03
- 8 Genetic Engineering 3:44
- 9 Telegraph 2:57
- 10 Locomotion 3:46
- 11 Talking Loud and Clear 3:56
- 12 Tesla Girls 3:31
- 13 Never Turn Away 3:20
- 14 So in Love 3:33
- 15 Secret 3:51
- 16 La Femme Accident 2:46
- 17 Hold You 3:57
- 18 If You Leave Standout 4:24
- 19 (Forever) Live and Die 3:27
- 20 We Love You 4:02
- 21 Shame 3:45
- 22 Dreaming 3:50
- 23 Sailing on the Seven Seas 3:49
- 24 Pandora's Box 4:52
- 25 Then You Turn Away 4:11
- 26 Call My Name 4:17
- 27 Stand Above Me 3:34
- 28 Dream of Me (Based on Love's Theme) 4:13
- 29 Everyday 3:57
- 30 Walking on the Milky Way 4:44
- 31 Universal 3:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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