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Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark

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English electronic band formed by Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys, known as pioneers of synth-pop and for the 1980s hit "Enola Gay".

Formed by Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys; best known for 1980s synth-pop hits (notably "Enola Gay"); career spans late 1970s onward with multiple studio albums and compilations.

DeBaser reviews portray OMD as seminal synth-pop/new wave artists best known for 'Enola Gay'. Early albums like Organisation and the debut receive praise for their melancholic electronic songwriting. Later albums elicit mixed reactions; Bauhaus Staircase was seen as a surprisingly fresh late effort. Overall reception across the provided reviews is mixed to positive.

For:Fans of 1980s synth-pop and new wave; listeners interested in electronic music history.

 Essential History of Electronic Music

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 Today we know OMD mainly for one song, "Enola Gay", the bestselling single in 1981 and still widely played on the radio.

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 McCluskey has also said that this will probably be OMD's last album.

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