Navigation: The OMD B-Sides
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark · 2001
73 min · 19 tracks · synth-pop
A kaleidoscopic blend of synth-driven melodies and introspective lyrics echoing the duo's experimental roots.
Why this album works
This album is significant as it highlights Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark's extensive catalog and creative output beyond chart-topping singles. The release was well-received by fans and critics alike, marking a celebration of the band's legacy with b-sides that illustrate their innovative approach to synth-pop.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo listening experience introspective moments for reflection synth-driven melodies for focus
- Context
- Released in 2001, 'Navigation: The OMD B-Sides' came after Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark's commercial resurgence with 'Universal' (1996). This collection showcases their exploration of sound outside of mainstream hits, featuring tracks that span their career and reveal a wealth of material previously unavailable to fans.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Duran Duran· Pet Shop Boys· Modern Talking
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Almost 3:44
- 2 I Betray My Friends Standout 3:52
- 3 Waiting for the Man Standout 2:56
- 4 Annex 4:31
- 5 Sacred Heart 3:27
- 6 The Romance of the Telescope (Unfinished) Standout 3:20
- 7 Navigation 3:27
- 8 4-Neu 3:33
- 9 66 & Fading (edit) 2:24
- 10 Her Body in My Soul 4:42
- 11 The Avenue 4:12
- 12 Garden City 4:06
- 13 Concrete Hands 3:48
- 14 Firegun 4:38
- 15 This Town 3:49
- 16 Gravity Never Failed 3:24
- 17 Burning 4:15
- 18 Sugar Tax 4:05
- 19 (The Angels Keep Turning) The Wheels of the Universe 4:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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