10. Dream Of Me (Based on Love's Theme) (1993)
9. Messages (1980)
Messages is one of OMD's earliest compositions. The song was performed live at early shows (eg. Leigh, 1979 and would also have featured in their live shows when supporting Gary Numan on The Touring Principle, and for all successive tours.
Writing in Number One, Stuart Husband referred to "Secret" as a "pretty song" and "the Manoeuvres' cutest single for many a moon". Stateside, Bill Merrill of the Altus Times noted the track's "smooth combination of airy vocals and catchy hooks", while The Michigan Daily's Beth Fertig called it "strong", "witty" and "playfully silly".
8. Secret (1985)
7. Enola Gay (1980)
The subject matter of Enola Gay stems from McCluskey's interest in history and in particular in World War Two. He allegedly wrote the song without Paul Humphreys because his partner was out working as a building site labourer at the time. It was originally intended to be included on the band's debut album although was not finished in time.
6. Tesla Girls (1984)
The song title takes its name from electrical and mechanical engineer Nikola Tesla (1856-1943), a pioneer in the development of electrical alternating current, electric motors and the foundation of modern electrical appliances. The song's lyrics therefore deal with the subject of young modern women who use everyday electrical goods thanks to Tesla. The title and idea were suggested by Martha Ladly.
5. Electricity (1979)
It has often been confirmed as being the very first song that Paul Humphreys and Andrew McCluskey ever wrote together when experimenting with new instruments and drum machines before actually forming their own group. The earliest ever recording of the song is in fact by OMD-predecessor The Id, which received an official release in 2002. The writers have also admitted that it was conceived as a 'punk' (or 'faster') version of the Kraftwerk track Radioactivity.
4. 88 Seconds In Greensboro (1985)
This song (“88 Seconds In Greensboro”) was written by Andy McCluskey alongside his band mate Paul Humphreys. The pair wrote it after being touched by a massacre that happened in North Carolina.
3. Locomotion (1984)
The group were conscious that they needed a hit single after the commercial disaster that was Dazzle Ships and started writing and recording to that end, eventually moving to the exotic location of the Monserrat Studios. Locomotion was one the last tracks to come out of the new sessions and had not been previewed at any time before (as was the case with Tesla Girls, Never Turn Away and other new tracks).
2. So In Love (1985)
The song was a hit in the UK and across Europe and remains one of their best known tracks. It is one of the few OMD songs to address the subject if 'love' directly although does so in an ironic way as the lyrics deal with a relationship which is evidently over: "It's hard to believe I was so in love with you..". The track is an upbeat dance number and also makes great use of the saxophone, including a solo in the bridge, played by Martin Cooper. The whole of the chorus is sung by AM in falsetto.
1. (Forever) Live and Die (1986)
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