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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions layered, dense sonic textures dynamic emotional journeys
- 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.
- If you like
- synth-pop
Sugar Tax is an album by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, released in 1991. Synth-driven pop melodies interlace with introspective lyrics and lush production, reflecting the early '90s musical landscape. 'Sugar Tax' achieved commercial success, reaching No. 4 on the UK Albums Chart and solidifying OMD's place in the synth-pop genre. The lead single, 'Sailing on the Seven Seas,' became their highest-charting hit since the mid-'80s, highlighting their enduring appeal amidst a shifting musical landscape. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sugar Tax sound like?
Synth-driven pop melodies interlace with introspective lyrics and lush production, reflecting the early '90s musical landscape. Rooted in synth-pop.
What makes Sugar Tax by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark notable?
'Sugar Tax' achieved commercial success, reaching No. 4 on the UK Albums Chart and solidifying OMD's place in the synth-pop genre. The lead single, 'Sailing on the Seven Seas,' became their highest-charting hit since the mid-'80s, highlighting their enduring appeal amidst a shifting musical landscape. 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.
Who is Sugar Tax for?
Sugar Tax works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, layered, dense sonic textures and dynamic emotional journeys.
How many songs are on Sugar Tax?
Sugar Tax has 12 tracks, running approximately 51 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sailing on the Seven Seas Standout 3:45
- 2 Pandora's Box Standout 4:09
- 3 Then You Turn Away Standout 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
Learn More
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.
