Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Messages «Reliable – Tutorial»

Produced by Mike Howlett, this re-recorded version is considered the "definitive" take. Howlett "beefed up" the sound with a faster tempo, a more prominent rhythm section, and a "surging new intro" that became a staple of their live performances. This version reportedly replaced the original album version on the single after the band and their label sought a more "vibrant pop" feel. Lyrical & Musical Analysis

Found on their self-titled debut, this version is slower, more minimal, and "laced with melancholy". It features "weeping keyboard strings" and a more "disjointed" feel. Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Messages

The track is a "cutting study of human emotion" struggling within a "hyper-modern world". Produced by Mike Howlett, this re-recorded version is