History of Modern

History of Modern
Studio album by
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
Released20 September 2010[1]
Recorded2007–2010
StudioMotor Museum, Liverpool
GenreSynth-pop
Length58:02
Label100%[1]
Bright Antenna
ProducerOMD
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark chronology
Messages: OMD Greatest Hits
(2008) 		History of Modern
(2010) 		English Electric
(2013)
Singles from History of Modern
  1. "If You Want It"
    Released: 6 September 2010
  2. "Sister Marie Says"
    Released: 15 November 2010
  3. "History of Modern (Part I)"
    Released: 28 February 2011

History of Modern is the eleventh studio album by English electronic band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), released on 20 September 2010 by 100% Records. It is their first album since 1996, and the first to feature the classic four-piece OMD line-up since 1986's The Pacific Age. It was recorded remotely, with band members compiling the tracks via the Internet.

History of Modern received positive reviews and peaked at number 28 on the UK Albums Chart. It was a hit in Germany, reaching number 5 – the group's highest chart placing for an album in that country. The record was released in the US on Bright Antenna on 28 September 2010.

On 2 March 2011 an EP, History of Modern (Part I) was released containing remixes and B-sides from History of Modern.

  1. ^ a b "OMD NEWS : FEBRUARY 2010 – OMD Album Update". Archived from the original on 9 December 2009. Retrieved 21 February 2010.