Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Architecture & Morality (1981/2003) [Complete CD] Europe

Architecture & Morality is the third studio album by English electronic band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), released on 6 November 1981 by Dindisc. Inspired by religious music, the group sought to broaden their musical palette by utilising elaborate choral samples, the Mellotron, and other new instruments to create a more naturalistic, emotive sound. The artwork was designed by longtime OMD collaborator Peter Saville, along with associate Brett Wickens, while its title was derived from the book Morality and Architecture by David Watkin.

Architecture & Morality reached number three on the UK Albums Chart, and was a top-10 entry across Europe. The record met with lukewarm reviews, but garnered acclaim from critics and other artists in the following years. It has been recognised as a seminal album of its era and the synth-pop genre, appearing in rankings of the best records of 1981 and the wider decade. Architecture & Morality has also featured in various "all-time" lists, including the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.

The record became a commercial success, selling over four million copies and spawning three international hit singles – "Souvenir", "Joan of Arc" and "Maid of Orleans" – which together sold eight million copies. OMD have staged multiple tours based around the album.

Tracklist:
01 - The New Stone Age 0:00
02 - She's Leaving 3:20
03 - Souvenir 6:49
04 - Sealand 10:27
05 - Joan Of Arc 18:12
06 - Joan Of Arc (Maid Of Orleans) 22:05
07 - Architecture And Morality 26:17
08 - Georgia 30:00
09 - The Beginning And The End 33:25

Bonus Tracks:
10 - Extended Souvenir 37:13
11 - Motion And Heart (Amazon Version) 41:30
12 - Sacred Heart 44:38
13 - The Romance Of The Telescope 48:08
14 - Navigation 51:30
15 - Of All The Things We've Made 54:30
16 - Gravity Never Failed 57:56

OMD
Paul Humphreys – synthesisers, piano, Mellotron, acoustic and electronic percussion, organ, rhythm programming, radios, melodica and vocals
Andy McCluskey – synthesisers, Mellotron, guitar, bass, rhythm programming, acoustic and electronic percussion, French horn, organ and vocals
Malcolm Holmes – drums, electronic and acoustic percussion, bass synthesiser
Martin Cooper – saxophone
Michael Douglas - synthesizers, piano, organ

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