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We’re going to end where we began,” he urges, introducing Electricity. Their debut single is now a timeless marvel – The Magic Roundabout theme played from outer space – although McCluskey, a trim, perfectly voiced 60, has his own theory about why OMD remain in such fine fettle: “People have taken the piss out of my dancing for 40 years, but it keeps me fit.” Vollaard, Jan (27 October 2023). "OMD Resumes the Search for the Soul of Electronic Pop". NRC (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 27 October 2023 . Retrieved 5 November 2023. In 2006, OMD reformed with McCluskey and Humphreys revisiting the experimental territory of their early work. Although sometimes identified as a cult band, the group have achieved 14 top-20 entries on the UK Albums Chart, as well as global sales of 40 million records. Their 20th century output yielded 18 top-40 appearances on the UK Singles Chart, along with four top-40 entries on the US Billboard Hot 100. Described as one of the most influential synth-pop acts in history, OMD have inspired many artists across diverse genres and disciplines.a b Marchese, David (24 September 2012). "No Doubt Explain OMD, EDM, and Peter Hook Basslines on 'Push and Shove' ". Spin . Retrieved 20 April 2016. The Best of OMD: "RPM 100 Albums". RPM. Vol.47, no.25. 9 April 1988 . Retrieved 26 July 2022– via Library and Archives Canada. New exclusive interview with Barenaked Ladies drummer Tyler Stewart". Barenaked Ladies Fans. 16 May 2016 . Retrieved 21 February 2022. O'Brien, Jon. "Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark – Live in Berlin". AllMusic . Retrieved 9 May 2021. Turner, Luke (16 April 2014). "No Barrier Fun: Angus Andrew of Liars' Favourite LPs". The Quietus . Retrieved 20 October 2017.

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OMD disbanded in 1996 but reformed in 2006, and have since re-established themselves as a top 10 presence on international album charts. The group's overall record sales stand in excess of 40 million, [4] [5] [6] with sales of 15 million albums and 25 million singles as of 2019. [7] Albums [ edit ] Studio albums [ edit ] Title Ramirez, Ramon (26 September 2016). "Interview: Sharon Van Etten on taking charge in the studio". Austin360. Archived from the original on 1 March 2021 . Retrieved 19 August 2022. Sullivan, Caroline (18 June 1993). "Dark's Dancing Melodies". The Guardian. p.31 ( Music, 6/7). Much of today's dance-pop is descended from OMD's early sound. Murphy, James (22 May 2010). "LCD Soundsystem: This Is Happening". NME. p.13. Murphy guides you through his new New York dance-punk troupe's new album." ... [Murphy:] "I was constantly listening to the 'Sweet Dreams'-era Eurythmics stuff and Bronski Beat and the first couple of OMD records. McCluskey returned with a rotating cast of musicians for the more organic Universal (1996), [22] which featured two songs co-written by Humphreys as well as a holdover from the Esperanto sessions, co-written by Bartos. The record spawned OMD's first Top 20 hit in five years, " Walking on the Milky Way".In 1983, the band lost commercial momentum somewhat, with the release of their more experimental fourth studio album Dazzle Ships, produced by Rhett Davies, perhaps best known for his previous work with Roxy Music and Brian Eno. The record mixed melancholy synth ballads and uptempo synth-pop with musique concrète and short wave radio tape collages. Its relative commercial failure caused a crisis of confidence for Humphreys and McCluskey, and brought about a deliberate move towards the mainstream. [45] Their following studio album, 1984's Junk Culture, was a shift to a more pop-style sound, and the band used digital sampling keyboards such as the Fairlight CMI and the E-mu Emulator. The album was a success, reassuring the group about their new direction. [32] The " Locomotion" single returned them to the top five in the UK. Record Mirror readers named OMD the eighth-best live act of 1984. [49] a b "OMD interview - Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys (part 3)". FaceCulture. 29 April 2013. Archived from the original on 3 December 2021 . Retrieved 23 March 2023. The Smash Hits Readers Poll 1991". Smash Hits. Vol.13, no.21. 30 October 1981 – 12 November 1991. p.12. a b c d "dutchcharts.nl > OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark) in Dutch Charts". Hung Medien . Retrieved 20 June 2019.