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rolandk · 18 Jan 2002, 08:31

Personally I like the old albums more, but Universal is a wonderful album and one of the best OMD albums ever.
I guess, Andy stopped OMD at this time, because he was highly frustrated. In an interview he once said, that "Walking on the milky way" is one of the best songs he ever wrote - but still it became no hit. OMD were hardly played anymore on the radio. He said, that if the same song had been performed be a teen band, it would have been a hit.
So he formed Atomic Kitten just to show, that he still can write hits. And he can, as we can see with the success of the Kittens. <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>
You can be sure, that e.g. "Whole again" would have been just a minor hit, if it had been recorded by OMD.
It is a pity.... but that´s how it is.

poul e · 18 Jan 2002, 09:22

I agree with your views totally Roland! It´s really sad, but that´s just the way it is!
"Whole again" is a really good song, but it would never be that big a hit if the name on the CD was OMD (or Alphaville for that matter). <img src=icon_smile_dissapprove.gif border=0 align=middle>

rolandk · 18 Jan 2002, 10:21

Yes, it´s sad, that it´s not the music, which is counting.

On the other hand it is so, that Andy now earns more money in one year with the Kittens than in 20 years with OMD - and with half the work.
He can stay in the background and doesn´t have to do the promotion. I guess, that´s quite okay. <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>
The question is, if it is satisfying for him.
I believe, that he will sooner or later start to form a new band or maybe there will be a re-union of OMD with Paul Humphreys.
The success now will give him the financial freedom, to produce much better music in the future, which is not just chart orientated.

micki · 21 Jan 2002, 15:56

yep..just the fact that there are three goodlooking young chics on the cover sells a million more than three sexy<img src=icon_smile_tongue.gif border=0 align=middle>, but bit older men(<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>)...<img src=icon_smile_dissapprove.gif border=0 align=middle>...I've personally always liked older men <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>...*WACK*

"the Child of the new Season"

poul e · 25 Dec 2007, 20:47

Funny that this topic went silent right after we had discussed Atomic Kitten and the song "Whole again".....OMD are reunited and the first song that's being released is....WHOLE AGAIN. It will festure on the tribute album “Covers and Collaborations – The Number Ones Album” which will be released February 4th 2008. You can learn more about this project - which also include a concert on January 19th - here http://www.thenumberoneproject.org/index.php?pid=home

You can listen to "Whole again" here: http://www.omd.uk.com/html/downloads.html

You can then decide for yourself which version is better....the one by Atomic Kitten or the one by OMD. My choice is clear....this song is the best new song I've heard for ages by any artist!!

russharvey · 26 Dec 2007, 01:24

for sure!! I agree with you Poul! Whole Again rocks! I love that song.... OMD version is definately the better of the two even though I like Atomic Kitten!

FallenAngel · 26 Dec 2007, 08:04

Yes, this version is much better.

rolandk · 08 Jan 2008, 19:07

You are so right, Poul. This cover-version (well, can we call it a "cover" at all?) is so much better than the "original". Can´t stop listening to it, since I discovered it last week.

I hope, I can get the album as soon as it is released. Seems like there could be some interesting songs on it.

But it really is funny, that the OMD topic started again, where the discussion ended almost 6 years ago.

Now all I want is a NEW OMD album! Can´t await to hear new stuff!

poul e · 24 Jan 2008, 13:38

Official OMD news:

A Live DVD featuring OMD in concert is due for release this year. The DVD, which features a concert staged in London last year, is due out on 28th April 2008. There will also be a companion Live CD release scheduled for 31st March 2008.

The US will see revised released dates of 8th April for the CD and 29th April for the DVD.

Please see the Official OMD Website for details on track listings.

babble · 24 Jan 2008, 15:48

Great news!!! Keep them coming OMD

26 Dec 2007, 01:24	#36
russharvey Dream Keeper Join Date: 13 Jan 2001 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon, USA Posts: 3,893	for sure!! I agree with you Poul! Whole Again rocks! I love that song.... OMD version is definately the better of the two even though I like Atomic Kitten! *This life is expensive, but at least it comes with a free trip around the sun!*

26 Dec 2007, 08:04	#37
FallenAngel Some Kind Of Angel Join Date: 11 Apr 2003 Location: In the middle of the riddle... Posts: 23,740	Yes, this version is much better. You can do just what you wanna You can kill or you can die Be a beggar or a princess But you'll never lose your style Ephemere - Fallen Angel

24 Jan 2008, 15:48	#40
babble "Moonboy" Join Date: 11 Dec 2000 Location: Forshaga, Sweden Posts: 636	Great news!!! Keep them coming OMD "The moment I see you with your trousers dropped will be as rewarding as just having shopped" Call Me Old-Fashioned - PSB

18 Jan 2002, 08:31	#31
rolandk Exclusive Fanclub Member Join Date: 11 Dec 2000 Location: Münster, Germany Posts: 195	Personally I like the old albums more, but Universal is a wonderful album and one of the best OMD albums ever. I guess, Andy stopped OMD at this time, because he was highly frustrated. In an interview he once said, that "Walking on the milky way" is one of the best songs he ever wrote - but still it became no hit. OMD were hardly played anymore on the radio. He said, that if the same song had been performed be a teen band, it would have been a hit. So he formed Atomic Kitten just to show, that he still can write hits. And he can, as we can see with the success of the Kittens. <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle> You can be sure, that e.g. "Whole again" would have been just a minor hit, if it had been recorded by OMD. It is a pity.... but that´s how it is.

18 Jan 2002, 09:22	#32
poul e Dream Keeper Join Date: 08 Nov 2000 Location: Thisted, Denmark Posts: 7,069	I agree with your views totally Roland! It´s really sad, but that´s just the way it is! "Whole again" is a really good song, but it would never be that big a hit if the name on the CD was OMD (or Alphaville for that matter). <img src=icon_smile_dissapprove.gif border=0 align=middle>

18 Jan 2002, 10:21	#33
rolandk Exclusive Fanclub Member Join Date: 11 Dec 2000 Location: Münster, Germany Posts: 195	Yes, it´s sad, that it´s not the music, which is counting. On the other hand it is so, that Andy now earns more money in one year with the Kittens than in 20 years with OMD - and with half the work. He can stay in the background and doesn´t have to do the promotion. I guess, that´s quite okay. <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle> The question is, if it is satisfying for him. I believe, that he will sooner or later start to form a new band or maybe there will be a re-union of OMD with Paul Humphreys. The success now will give him the financial freedom, to produce much better music in the future, which is not just chart orientated.

21 Jan 2002, 15:56	#34
micki Banned Join Date: 30 Aug 2001 Location: Where the streets have no name, , . Posts: 2,950	yep..just the fact that there are three goodlooking young chics on the cover sells a million more than three sexy<img src=icon_smile_tongue.gif border=0 align=middle>, but bit older men(<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>)...<img src=icon_smile_dissapprove.gif border=0 align=middle>...I've personally always liked older men <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>...WACK "the Child of the new Season"

25 Dec 2007, 20:47	#35
poul e Dream Keeper Join Date: 08 Nov 2000 Location: Thisted, Denmark Posts: 7,069	Funny that this topic went silent right after we had discussed Atomic Kitten and the song "Whole again".....OMD are reunited and the first song that's being released is....WHOLE AGAIN. It will festure on the tribute album “Covers and Collaborations – The Number Ones Album” which will be released February 4th 2008. You can learn more about this project - which also include a concert on January 19th - here http://www.thenumberoneproject.org/index.php?pid=home You can listen to "Whole again" here: http://www.omd.uk.com/html/downloads.html You can then decide for yourself which version is better....the one by Atomic Kitten or the one by OMD. My choice is clear....this song is the best new song I've heard for ages by any artist!!

08 Jan 2008, 19:07	#38
rolandk Exclusive Fanclub Member Join Date: 11 Dec 2000 Location: Münster, Germany Posts: 195	You are so right, Poul. This cover-version (well, can we call it a "cover" at all?) is so much better than the "original". Can´t stop listening to it, since I discovered it last week. I hope, I can get the album as soon as it is released. Seems like there could be some interesting songs on it. But it really is funny, that the OMD topic started again, where the discussion ended almost 6 years ago. Now all I want is a NEW OMD album! Can´t await to hear new stuff!

24 Jan 2008, 13:38	#39
poul e Dream Keeper Join Date: 08 Nov 2000 Location: Thisted, Denmark Posts: 7,069	Official OMD news: A Live DVD featuring OMD in concert is due for release this year. The DVD, which features a concert staged in London last year, is due out on 28th April 2008. There will also be a companion Live CD release scheduled for 31st March 2008. The US will see revised released dates of 8th April for the CD and 29th April for the DVD. Please see the Official OMD Website for details on track listings.