History of Modern

by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark

Overview

A 2005 appearance on a German television program, followed by a tour -- throughout which the original four members performed 1981's Architecture & Morality in its entirety -- culminated in the first OMD album since 1996 (and this particular quartet's first since 1986). History of Modern, for the most part, sounds like OMD. There are two exceptions: "Sometimes" incorporates turntable scratching and guest vocalist Jennifer John, who interjects with lines from "Motherless Child," while "Pulse" is neo-electro sleaze, full of bedroom whispers, moans, and yearning yelps. Most updates to the group's sound are natural, while the placid ballad "New Holy Ground" and the somehow cathartic and pensive "Green" rate with the earlier material. At its best, History of Modern is to OMD what Secrets is to the Human League: an inspired return from post-punk-turned-synth-pop greats. ~ Andy Kellman

Product Details

Release Date:	06/21/2024
Label:	Universal Uk
UPC:	5060204805325
Rank:	55296

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark   Primary Artist
Jennifer John   Vocals (Background)
Aretha Franklin   Vocals,Featured Artist
Stuart Kershaw   Piano
Doreen Edwards   Vocals (Background)
Hannah Peel   Organ,Vocals (Background)
Mike Gould   Percussion
Jessica Staveley-Taylor   Vocals (Background)
Abigail Clancy   Vocals (Background)
Anna Ord   Vocals (Background)
Jessica Samuel   Vocals (Background)
Monika Blomeid   Vocals (Background)
Tracey Carmen   Vocals (Background)
Lucy Styles   Vocals (Background)
Szhirley Rokahaim   Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

George Andrew McCluskey   Group Member
Joe Belmaati   Composer
Mike Crossey   Mixing
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark   Composer,Producer
Guy Katsav   Mixing,Producer,Programming
Morgan Price   Assistant
Paul Humphries   Mixing
Peter Saville   Sleeve Design
Stuart Kershaw   String Arrangements
Malcolm Holmes   Group Member
Braden Merrick   A&R
Mirelle Davis   Management
Oliver Buchannan   Assistant
Martin Cooper   Group Member
Paul Humphreys   Group Member
Cutfather   Composer