Orchestral Manoeuvres In The - Dark - Electricity

A 40th-anniversary clear vinyl edition was released in 2019, which eventually topped the UK vinyl singles chart. Production & Technical Details

The song addresses mankind's wasteful energy consumption, delivering a "politically clear" message without being preachy. The line "the alternative is all we want" is often viewed as the band's artistic manifesto. Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Electricity

Released in May 1979, this version featured a limited run of 5,000 copies. A 40th-anniversary clear vinyl edition was released in

Built with minimal equipment, the song features a melodic synth hook and pulsing beats. Its intro is famously described as a "spaceship" count-in with synthetic snare taps. Artistic Influences & Interpretation Released in May 1979, this version featured a

The original A-side was recorded at Henry's Studio in Liverpool, while the B-side, "Almost," was recorded at Cargo Studios in Rochdale.

The track is noted for its multiple recorded versions and its reliance on early electronic equipment.

Frontman Andy McCluskey described "Electricity" as a faster, "punkier" version of Kraftwerk's "Radioactivity" . Other primary influences for the band included Brian Eno, David Bowie, and Neu!.