Peel Sessions 1979–1983 Explained

Peel Sessions 1979–1983
Type:live
Artist:Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
Cover:Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark Peel Sessions album cover.jpg
Released:[1]
Recorded:,,, and at Maida Vale 4 studio
Genre:Electronica, synth-pop
Length:50:10
Label:Virgin
Producer:Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Tony Wilson, Dale Griffin
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Peel Sessions 1979–1983 is a compilation album by English electronic band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), released in 2000. The songs were recorded between 1979 and 1983 for the BBC Radio 1 show presented by John Peel. "Electricity" is added as a bonus track and is the original version that was featured on their debut single on Factory Records (FAC6). "Bunker Soldiers" was recorded for the first and fourth sessions; the version from the fourth session was not released on this album.[1]

Reception

Aaron Badgley of AllMusic wrote, "The CD is well recorded, and the playing is tight and exciting. Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys have never sounded so good and so alive and energetic on any of the studio releases. Highly recommended." Badgley asserted that the original 7" version of "Electricity" is itself "worth the price of the CD". Trouser Press called the album "a must-have for fans".[2] In The Morning News, Andrew Womack said, "OMD is not just about 'If You Leave'. And this compilation of Peel Sessions from 1979 to 1983 highlights their songwriting ability, focus, and technique by stripping all the songs to their essentials."[3]

The Peel sessions

All the Peel sessions by OMD were recorded at Maida Vale 4 studio.[1]

First Peel Session

The first Peel session was recorded on 20 August 1979 and transmitted on 3 September 1979.[4]

Track list:[4]

  1. "Bunker Soldiers"
  2. "Julia's Song"
  3. "Messages"
  4. "Red Frame/White Light"

Producer: Tony Wilson, engineer: Dave Dade.[4]

Line up:[4]

Second Peel Session

The second Peel session was recorded on 14 April 1980 and transmitted on 21 April 1980.[5]

Track list:[5]

  1. "Pretending to See the Future"
  2. "Enola Gay"
  3. "Dancing"
  4. "Motion and Heart"

Producer: Tony Wilson, engineer: Dave Dade.[5]

Line up:[5]

Third Peel Session

The third Peel session was recorded on 29 September 1980 and transmitted on 6 October 1980.[6]

Track list:[6]

  1. "Annex"
  2. "The Misunderstanding"
  3. "The More I See You"

Producer: Tony Wilson, engineer: Dave Dade.[6]

Line up:[6]

Fourth Peel Session

The fourth Peel session was recorded on 29 January 1983 and transmitted on 21 February 1983.[7]

Track list:[7]

  1. "Genetic Engineering"
  2. "Of All the Things We've Made"
  3. "ABC Auto Industry"
  4. "Bunker Soldiers"

Producer: Dale Griffin, engineers: Harry Parker and Martin Colley.[7]

Line up:[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Discography – The Peel Sessions. Official OMD Website. 27 September 2009. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20010211142350/https://www.omd.uk.com/discography/albums/html/a_73.html. 11 February 2001. dmy-all.
  2. Web site: Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark: Peel Sessions 1979–1983. Trouser Press. 2 January 2017.
  3. Web site: Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Peel Sessions. Womack. Andrew. The Morning News. 1 June 2021.
  4. Web site: BBC – Radio 1 – Keeping It Peel – 20 August 1979 Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark . 27 September 2009.
  5. Web site: BBC – Radio 1 – Keeping It Peel – 14 April 1980 Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark . 27 September 2009.
  6. Web site: BBC – Radio 1 – Keeping It Peel – 29 September 1980 Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark . 27 September 2009.
  7. Web site: BBC – Radio 1 – Keeping It Peel – 29 January 1983 Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark . 27 September 2009.

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