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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo listening experience
- introspective moments for reflection
- synth-driven melodies for focus
- kaleidoscopic sound exploration
- background warmth for creativity
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer standalone singles only
Where this album fits
- Themes
- synth-driven nostalgia· experimental creativity
- Career 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
- Depeche Mode· Gary Numan· The Human League
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Songs of Faith and Devotion by Depeche Mode — Shares a similar blend of synth-driven melodies with introspective, emotional lyrics.Dare by The Human League — Both feature lush synth arrangements and a pop sensibility with an experimental edge.Pure by Gary Numan — Explores dark, atmospheric synth landscapes while maintaining introspective lyrical themes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Almost 3:44
- 2 I Betray My Friends 3:52
- 3 Waiting for the Man 2:56
- 4 Annex 4:31
- 5 Sacred Heart 3:27
- 6 The Romance of the Telescope (Unfinished) 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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