Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark

UK first press 1986.
Mid-80s OMD going big on the shiny production — all glossy synths, sax stabs and choruses you could drive a lorry through. It’s not as moody or experimental as their early stuff, but it’s pure pop confidence. The sort of record that makes you want to put on a pastel blazer and stare meaningfully into the distance. FFO: Tears For Fears, Simple Minds, A-ha, Thompson Twins, Spandau Ballet