Junk Culture

by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark

Junk Culture cover art

Rebounding from the commercial failure of the highly experimental 'Dazzle Ships', OMD fully embraced digital sampling and Caribbean rhythms to craft a vibrant, accessible pop record. Heavily utilizing the Fairlight CMI and E-mu Emulator, the arrangements feature sampled brass, steel drums, and upbeat melodies that contrast with the band's traditionally melancholic lyricism. The success of singles like 'Locomotion' revitalized their commercial standing in Europe.

Genres

  • Synthpop

Tracklist

  1. Junk Culture
  2. Tesla Girls
  3. Locomotion
  4. Apollo
  5. Never Turn Away
  6. Love And Violence
  7. Hard Day
  8. All Wrapped Up
  9. White Trash
  10. Talking Loud And Clear