Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark ----- Dazzle Ships
40 years ago today (4 March 1983), Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark released their fourth studio album “Dazzle Ships” featuring “Genetic Engineering" and “Telegraph".
Dazzle Ships met with largely negative reviews and, despite reaching the top five of the UK Albums Chart, was regarded as a commercial flop; it nevertheless attracted a cult following and served as an inspiration for multiple recording artists. Music journalists eventually came to recognise the album as an underrated and misunderstood work, and a record ahead of its time. Since its re-release in 2008, Dazzle Ships has received critical acclaim.