Universal is the tenth studio album by English electronic band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), released on 2 September 1996 by Virgin Records. Frontman Andy McCluskey opted for a more organic, acoustic sound on the record, which peaked at number 24 on the UK Albums Chart. It was generally well received by music critics, although the British media’s overall resistance to OMD – who had been rendered unfashionable by the prevalence of grunge and indie rock – prompted McCluskey to dissolve the group. Universal was their last album until 2010’s History of Modern. The album spawned the singles “Walking on the Milky Way” (a number 17 hit in the UK) and “Universal”.

Tracklisting

1. Universal
2. Walking On The Milky Way
3. The Moon & The Sun
4. The Black Sea
5. Very Close To Far Away
6. The Gospel Of St Jude
7. That Was Then
8. Too Late
9. The Boy From The Chemist Is Here To See You
10. If You’re Still In Love With Me
11. New Head
12. Victory Waltz

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