Sugar Tax
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark · 1991
51 min · 12 tracks · synth-pop
Synth-driven pop melodies interlace with introspective lyrics and lush production, reflecting the early '90s musical landscape.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- layered, dense sonic textures
- dynamic emotional journeys
- contemplative reflective moments
Where this album fits
- Themes
- early '90s nostalgia· sailing adventures· heartbreak narratives
- Career context
- Released in 1991, 'Sugar Tax' marked Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark's return after a hiatus following their previous album, 'The Pacific Age' (1986). This album signified a transition into a more polished sound during a time when synth-pop was evolving, showcasing the band's adaptability to changing musical trends.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Depeche Mode· Gary Numan· The Human League
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Violator by Depeche Mode — Shares lush synth textures and introspective lyrics within early '90s pop aesthetics.Chorus by Erasure — Combines polished synth melodies with themes of love and nostalgia, echoing the same emotional depth.Romantic? by The Human League — Features intricate synth arrangements and explores themes of romance and heartbreak in a similar sonic landscape.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sailing on the Seven Seas 3:45
- 2 Pandora's Box 4:09
- 3 Then You Turn Away 4:17
- 4 Speed of Light 4:29
- 5 Was It Something I Said 4:29
- 6 Big Town 4:19
- 7 Call My Name 4:23
- 8 Apollo XI 4:13
- 9 Walking on Air 4:49
- 10 Walk Tall 3:55
- 11 Neon Lights 4:19
- 12 All That Glitters 4:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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