The Pacific Age
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The Pacific Age is the seventh album by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
, released in 1986. "(Forever) Live and Die
" became the group's third hit single in the US and returned the group to the top 20 in the UK, peaking at #11, but the album sold poorly in both countries.
The Pacific Age was Stephen Hague
's second album as producer. He would go on to achieve success with groups such as Erasure
, Pet Shop Boys
and New Order
. Graham Weir and Neil Weir were elevated to full members for the album, they had been involved with the group since the rerecording of "Julia's Song" in 1984 for the "Talking Loud and Clear
" single.
Side 2
Additional Performers
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark are a synthpop group whose founding members are originally from the Wirral Peninsula, England...
, released in 1986. "(Forever) Live and Die
(Forever) Live and Die
" Live and Die" is a song by British synthpop band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, released as the first single taken from their 1986 album, The Pacific Age...
" became the group's third hit single in the US and returned the group to the top 20 in the UK, peaking at #11, but the album sold poorly in both countries.
The Pacific Age was Stephen Hague
Stephen Hague
Stephen Hague is an American music producer most active with various British acts in the 1980s. He was an influential figure in the synthpop movement.-Early career:...
's second album as producer. He would go on to achieve success with groups such as Erasure
Erasure
Erasure are an English synthpop duo, consisting of songwriter and keyboardist Vince Clarke and singer Andy Bell. Erasure entered the music scene in 1985 with their debut single "Who Needs Love Like That"...
, Pet Shop Boys
Pet Shop Boys
Pet Shop Boys are an English electronic dance music duo, consisting of Neil Tennant, who provides main vocals, keyboards and occasional guitar, and Chris Lowe on keyboards....
and New Order
New Order
New Order are an English rock band formed in 1980 by Bernard Sumner , Peter Hook and Stephen Morris...
. Graham Weir and Neil Weir were elevated to full members for the album, they had been involved with the group since the rerecording of "Julia's Song" in 1984 for the "Talking Loud and Clear
Talking Loud and Clear
"Talking Loud and Clear" is a song by British band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark released as the second single taken from their 1984 album, Junk Culture.The song was edited for its 7" single release, clocking at 3:53.-B-side:...
" single.
Track listing
Side 1- "Stay (The Black Rose and the Universal Wheel)" – 4:22
- "(Forever) Live and Die(Forever) Live and Die" Live and Die" is a song by British synthpop band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, released as the first single taken from their 1986 album, The Pacific Age...
" – 3:38 - "The Pacific Age" – 3:59
- "The Dead Girls" – 4:48
- "ShameShame (OMD song)-12" vinyl:* UK: Virgin / VS 938-12* UK: Virgin / VS 938-12 DJ * Germany: Virgin / 609 000* Canada: Virgin / VSX 1371-CD single:* UK: Virgin / MIKE938 12-Chart performance:...
" – 4:15
Side 2
- "Southern"(Instrumental, contains samples from MLKMartin Luther King, Jr.Martin Luther King, Jr. was an American clergyman, activist, and prominent leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. He is best known for being an iconic figure in the advancement of civil rights in the United States and around the world, using nonviolent methods following the...
speeches) – 3:41 - "Flame of Hope" – 2:40
- "Goddess of Love" – 4:30
- "We Love YouWe Love You (OMD song)"We Love You" is a song by British band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark released as the second single taken from their 1986 album, The Pacific Age.-Track listing:7"# "We Love You" - 3:59# "We Love You " - 6:20Limited edition 2x7"...
" – 4:10 - "Watch Us Fall" – 4:11
Personnel
Band members- Paul HumphreysPaul HumphreysPaul Humphreys is a British musician.-Life and career:He is best known as a member of synth pop group Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark , which he founded with Andy McCluskey in 1978.He grew up on the Wirral Peninsula in North West England, during which time he developed his interest in German...
– keyboardsKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
, percussionPercussion instrumentA percussion instrument is any object which produces a sound when hit with an implement or when it is shaken, rubbed, scraped, or otherwise acted upon in a way that sets the object into vibration...
, vocals - Andy McCluskeyAndy McCluskeyGeorge Andrew "Andy" McCluskey is the lead singer, bass guitarist, and primary songwriter for the band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark ....
– vocals, keyboards, bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick.... - Malcolm HolmesMalcolm HolmesMalcolm Holmes is a British drummer. He is best known for being the drummer with Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, with whom he had a #3 UK hit with "Souvenir" and a #4 US/#48 UK hit with "If You Leave."-Biography:...
– drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
, percussion - Martin CooperMartin Cooper (artist)Martin Cooper is a painter and a musician.-Musical career:From 1980 until 1989 Cooper was a member of the rock group Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark. Prior to joining OMD, Cooper played the saxophone at some of their concerts, or they used his pre-recorded work. He also played with Dalek I Love...
– keyboards, saxophoneSaxophoneThe saxophone is a conical-bore transposing musical instrument that is a member of the woodwind family. Saxophones are usually made of brass and played with a single-reed mouthpiece similar to that of the clarinet. The saxophone was invented by the Belgian instrument maker Adolphe Sax in 1846... - Graham Weir – tromboneTromboneThe trombone is a musical instrument in the brass family. Like all brass instruments, sound is produced when the player’s vibrating lips cause the air column inside the instrument to vibrate...
, keyboards, guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with... - Neil Weir – trumpetTrumpetThe trumpet is the musical instrument with the highest register in the brass family. Trumpets are among the oldest musical instruments, dating back to at least 1500 BCE. They are played by blowing air through closed lips, producing a "buzzing" sound which starts a standing wave vibration in the air...
, bass
Additional Performers
- Stephen HagueStephen HagueStephen Hague is an American music producer most active with various British acts in the 1980s. He was an influential figure in the synthpop movement.-Early career:...
– additional keyboards, guitar - Kamil RustamKamil RustamKamil Rustam is a French guitarist, composer, arranger, songwriter and producer whose musical career has made known as a prolific musician in many different styles....
– guitar - Aliss Terrell, Yvonne Jones and Carole Fredericks – background vocals
Singles
- "(Forever) Live and Die" (1986)
- "We Love You" (1986)
- "Shame" (1987) - rerecorded single version.