Organisation
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark · 1980
40 min · 9 tracks · synth-pop
Synth-driven melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a soundscape both haunting and reflective.
Why this album works
- Best for
- introspective late-night listening steady, consistent energy levels gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- Released in January 1980, 'Organisation' is Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark's second album, following their self-titled debut. At this point, the band was transitioning from underground synth-pop innovators to mainstream recognition, building on the momentum of hits like 'Electricity'.
- If you like
- synth-pop
Organisation is an album by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, released in 1980. Synth-driven melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a soundscape both haunting and reflective. 'Organisation' solidified OMD's place in the synth-pop movement, particularly with the single 'Enola Gay', which reached number 8 on the UK Singles Chart. The album's themes of war and technology sparked discussions and controversy, marking it as a significant cultural artifact of its era. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Organisation sound like?
Synth-driven melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a soundscape both haunting and reflective. Rooted in synth-pop.
What makes Organisation by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark notable?
'Organisation' solidified OMD's place in the synth-pop movement, particularly with the single 'Enola Gay', which reached number 8 on the UK Singles Chart. The album's themes of war and technology sparked discussions and controversy, marking it as a significant cultural artifact of its era. Released in January 1980, 'Organisation' is Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark's second album, following their self-titled debut. At this point, the band was transitioning from underground synth-pop innovators to mainstream recognition, building on the momentum of hits like 'Electricity'.
Who is Organisation for?
Organisation works well if you're into introspective late-night listening, steady, consistent energy levels and gradual builds and payoffs.
How many songs are on Organisation?
Organisation has 9 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Enola Gay Standout 3:35
- 2 2nd Thought 4:16
- 3 VCL XI 3:51
- 4 Motion and Heart 3:17
- 5 Statues Standout 4:27
- 6 The Misunderstanding 4:54
- 7 The More I See You 4:12
- 8 Promise Standout 4:50
- 9 Stanlow 6:41
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