Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark - Pacific Age

Not as good as 'Crush' but still solid

I finally bought the CD to replace my old vinyl copy from 1986. Amazon was the only place I could find a brand new copy. The album is very melodic and a pure classic from OMD's late releases, but not as strong as the album 'Crush' from 1985. Its to bad Paul left the group after this one. Every song fits neatly into one another. Very well put together songs. Best songs are 'Forever live and Die', 'Shame', 'Goddess of Love', and 'Watch us Fall'. ***Highly recommended*** February 13, 2008

21 Years Later, Still Good

I originally bought this album on tape back in 1986. I listened to it until the tape was thin and ready to snap. Then I didn't listen again for 20 years.

I was surprised to find that it's STILL a very good album. They were doing things electronically that no one else was doing and no one is really doing right now.

Southern was my favorite song back then (voice-overs were big in the late '80s). Listening to it now makes me wish for more historical voice-over songs. To this day, it is still an excellent song. May 8, 2007

It's apparent why most of the band left after this one

The Pacific Age, while not completely devoid of substance, finds OMD watching the cutting edge fade in the rear view mirror, replaced with slickly produced pop that struggles to be relevant. "The Pacific Age," "The Dead Girls," and "Southern" are standout tracks. "Forever (Live and Die)" with lead vocals by Paul Humphreys is charming and melodic but maybe not as compelling as some of his older songs like "Souvenir" and "Never Turn Away." Those four tracks would have made a four-star EP, but instead those songs are bundled with a larger amount of filler, from the annoying, throbbing disco of "We Love You," to obvious throw-away tracks like "Stay," "Goddess of Love," "Shame," and "Watch Us Fall." Out of all the releases by OMD's original lineup, this is definitely the weakest. December 31, 2005

old synth is king

I love the original synth guys. The new synth music cant compete. However I still like alot of the new synth music. This album has some of my fav omd songs on it. October 30, 2005

this is a great album- although not many may have heard it

when i was a bout 5 years old i first heard this album and 2 songs really caught my ear "Shame" and "Watch us fall".
along with the hits- Forever(live and die" And "Stay",
these four songs are the best on an ecletic album of pop, opera, and just about everything in between. but those 2 songs(shame,watch us fall) i think should have been hits, because they are catchy, and beautiful.
i recommend any 80's fan or omd fan should buy this. May 9, 2003

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