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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic sing-along anthems
- dynamic collection of hits
- for retro parties
- wave-like pacing with energy
- engaging during long drives
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer shorter listening experiences
- seek deep, introspective tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- 1980s electronic pop· war commentary· Pretty in Pink nostalgia
- Career 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
- Depeche Mode· Gary Numan· The Human League
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Speak & Spell by Depeche Mode — Shares the same vibrant synth-driven sound and 80s nostalgia, highlighting early electronic pop.Please by Pet Shop Boys — Combines catchy synth melodies and introspective themes, echoing the essence of 80s electronic pop.Power, Corruption & Lies by New Order — Merges synth-pop with darker lyrical themes, resonating with the emotional complexity of OMD's work.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Messages 4:44
- 2 Electricity 3:31
- 3 Enola Gay 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 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 3:32
- 2 Red Frame/White Light 3:10
- 3 Messages 4:01
- 4 Enola Gay 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 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
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