The 1985 album "Crush" saw OMD exploring a more polished, pop-oriented sound, moving away from their earlier avant-garde leanings. It produced their first US Top 40 hit, "If You Leave".
- "Crush" was the first OMD album not to feature the band's co-founder, keyboardist Paul Humphreys.
- The album was recorded at Sylvianna Studios in London and Townhouse Studios.
- "Crush" reached number 67 on the UK Albums Chart and number 152 on the US Billboard 200.
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark is a synth-pop band from Liverpool, England, pioneers in electronic music. Formed in 1978, they were a constant presence on the UK charts throughout the 1980s.
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