If you leave? Wait, they're back
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark -- oh please, just call them OMD -- is heading out on the road again.
The band is planning a UK tour for the fall, to be followed by more dates in Europe. No word on whether they'll hope a plane a play a few other continents, according to OMD's official website.
OMD also is set to release a CD and DVD recorded during their live concerts from 2007, when they were playing their classic 1981 "Architecture and Morality" album again. The CD version of "OMD Live" is out already, while the DVD will debut within the next few months. All the tracks were recorded live at the Hammersmith Apollo in London in May 2007.
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Posted by: specialkness | April 25, 2008 at 03:44 PM
OMD is one of my faves. I'll add a top 5 list.
Posted by: Spears | April 25, 2008 at 03:49 PM
Great stuff, hope they make it across the pond.
Posted by: Mike in Austin | April 25, 2008 at 03:54 PM
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Posted by: Marissa | April 25, 2008 at 04:04 PM
I was always partial to the Crush album. I love the song So In Love.
Posted by: Bassnote | April 25, 2008 at 04:38 PM
"So In Love" is great. It'd be in the list if I could expand it. I forgot how nice "Forever Live and Die" is.
Posted by: Spears | April 25, 2008 at 04:55 PM
can't wait to get the dvd in the postbox - saw the gig in Hamburg for the Architecture+Morality tour in 2007 + it was absolutely brilliant, one of the best concerts I have ever seen - seemed they never have been away...
Posted by: Dennis | April 27, 2008 at 04:53 AM
OMD was probably the best opener I've ever seen. They haven't made it to the US yet. I'm still hoping they do.
Posted by: C | May 04, 2008 at 03:03 AM