Tag Archives: Architecture + Morality

Rock GPA: Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark [part 11]

Posted on October 16, 2017 by

Orchestral Manœuvres In The Dark – Architecture + Morality | 1981 – 4 [continued from previous post] In 1980, OMD were touring “Organization” in Europe and since they were playing places like Rouen and Orleans, wags in their support band … Continue reading →

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Rock GPA: Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark [part 10]

Posted on October 13, 2017 by

Orchestral Manœuvres In The Dark – Architecture + Morality | 1981 – 4 [continued from previous post] “Sealand” was an austere epic for this band. Faint boatwhistle synths  with Malcolm Holmes sturdy, unaffected heart beat rhythm while mournful organ chords … Continue reading →

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Rock GPA: Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark [part 9]

Posted on October 12, 2017 by

Orchestral Manœuvres In The Dark – Architecture + Morality | 1981 – 4 [continued from previous post] When the needle hit the wax I was greeted by sounds heretofore alien to an OMD record. Creaking machinery, pneumatic hissing, and frantically … Continue reading →

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Rock GPA: Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark [part 8]

Posted on October 11, 2017 by

[continued from this post] As OMD moved from 1980 into 1981, they found themselves synchronizing immaculately with the zeitgeist of the year which saw Post-Punk and the emergent New Pop aesthetic reaching for its acme in the public consciousness. 1981 … Continue reading →

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Record Review: OMD – Architecture + Morality | Dazzle Ships | 05.16 [part 2]

Posted on June 2, 2016 by

[continued from previous post] After an intermission, the second disc began with the more popular of the two albums being played that night. As if to draw comparisons, they chose to begin with the musique concrete title track in much … Continue reading →

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Record Review: OMD – Architecture + Morality | Dazzle Ships | 05.16

Posted on June 1, 2016 by

OMD: Architecture + Morality | Dazzle Ships Live at Royal Albert Hall 05-09-16 UK 2xCD-R [2016] Disc 1 Dazzle Ships (Parts II, III & VII) Radio Prague ABC Auto-Industry International Silent Running This Is Helena Genetic Engineering Telegraph Radio Waves … Continue reading →

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