OMD: S&D

It's the better of the two Stephen Hague-produced records, IMO. '88 Seconds in Greensboro' and 'The Native Daughters of the Golden West' are two of my favourite OMD songs ever.

Hey any fans of OMD, what record would be good to get into if I like "A souvenir (extended version". Only song I'm overly familiar with.

if you like Souvenir, you will very likely enjoy Architecture & Morality and Organisation as well.

Thanks Karl, I'll check them out :)

Yeah, start with Architecture & Morality, followed by Organisation and Dazzle Ships. Then try the debut, and then Junk Culture or English Electric.

figured I'd get caught up on these dudes in anticipation of the new record...English Electric is really quite nice, isn't it?

It is. Saw them live last Friday -- absolutely wonderful show. They get away with playing songs exactly like the studio arrangements more than most, because they make it all work so well live.

They're so great live, I saw the first comeback gig at the Hammersmith Apollo back whenever and it completely ruled to hear all of A&M and all the big hits.

If the forthcoming new album is as good as English Electric, I'll be happy!

I was at the same show as Ned, they were excellent live, blown away. New songs were great (they played two of them). Looking forward to the new album, as the other two post-reunion albums were both great as well. Underrated band.

Of all the bands that reformed and put out new material this decade, I've been very happy with what OMD and Suede have been offering.

yeah, both, good point. they've really been true to their strengths and it hasn't been a nostalic money grab.

Can anyone comment on the quality of the remastered reissues on vinyl?

Well, I bought the S/T album and can confirm it sounds terrific. Outer & inner sleeves are high quality. Overall i'm very happy. Will likely buy the Organization and Dazzle Ships reissues to replace older copies.

I haven't heard any of the remastered vinyl reissues, but based on your feedback I might just check 'em out... sounds promising!

Do they have the same packaging/labelling as the original Dindisc vinyl, with the die-cut sleeves etc.?

Yes, they are all replicas of the first pressings. Die-cut, nice inners, labels replicated as well.

Do you get the 7" with Organisation also?

I don't think Organization has the 7".