Architecture & Morality

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark

Architecture & Morality

RELEASED: November 06, 1981
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. The New Stone Age 3:19 2. She’s Leaving 3:26 3. Souvenir 3:37 4. Sealand 7:42 5. Joan of Arc 3:46 6. Joan of Arc (Maid of Orleans) 4:12 7. Architecture & Morality 3:31 8. Georgia 3:21 9. The Beginning and the End 3:44
Historical Archive
Architecture & Morality is the third studio album by English synth-pop band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, released in 1981. The album is notable for its innovative use of synthesizers and its exploration of themes such as architecture, morality, and technology. It features a blend of pop melodies and avant-garde influences, showcasing the band's ability to create atmospheric soundscapes. The album includes hit singles like 'Souvenir' and 'Maid of Orleans', which have become iconic in the synth-pop genre. Its legacy is marked by its influence on electronic music and its critical acclaim, often being cited as one of the best albums of the 1980s.