Universal

Universal is the tenth studio album by English electronic band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), released on 2 September 1996 by Virgin Records. Frontman Andy McCluskey opted for a more organic, acoustic sound on the record, which peaked at number 24 on the UK Albums Chart. It was generally well received by music critics, although the British media’s overall resistance to OMD – who had been rendered unfashionable by the prevalence of grunge and indie rock – prompted McCluskey to dissolve the group. Universal was their last album until 2010’s History of Modern. The album spawned the singles “Walking on the Milky Way” (a number 17 hit in the UK) and “Universal”.

Tracklisting

Position Title Duration
A1 Universal
A2 Walking On The Milky Way
A3 The Moon & The Sun
A4 The Black Sea
A5 Very Close To Far Away
A6 The Gospel Of St Jude
B1 That Was Then
B2 Too Late
B3 The Boy From The Chemist Is Here To See You
B4 If You’re Still In Love With Me
B5 New Head
B6 Victory Waltz

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Wikipedia URL https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_(Orchestral_Manoeuvres_in_the_Dark_album)
Format Vinyl LP Album Reissue Remastered
Label EMI
Catalog Number 0602435422589
Notes An EMI release.
℗ 2021 Virgin Records Ltd.
© 2021 Virgin Records Ltd.
Universal International Music B.V. ’s-Gravelandseweg 80, 1217 EW Hilversum, Netherlands.
Made in Germany.
Includes download card (WAV files).
Discogs URL Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Universal