Junk Culture

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark

Junk Culture

RELEASED: April 30, 1984
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Junk Culture 4:07 2. Tesla Girls 3:51 3. Locomotion 3:54 4. Apollo 3:38 5. Never Turn Away 3:57 6. Love and Violence 4:40 7. Hard Day 5:40 8. All Wrapped Up 4:23 9. White Trash 4:36 10. Talking Loud and Clear 4:22
Historical Archive
Junk Culture is the fifth studio album by the English synth-pop band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, released in 1984. The album marked a shift towards a more pop-oriented sound, incorporating elements of new wave and electronic music. It is characterized by its catchy melodies, synthesized instrumentation, and introspective lyrics. The album includes the hit single 'Locomotion,' which became a top charting success and solidified the band's place in the 1980s music scene. Junk Culture is often praised for its innovative production and is considered a significant work within the synth-pop genre.