Souevenir-----24%

Joan of Arc-----18%

Joan of Arc (Maid of Orleans)-----13%

The New Stone Age-----13%

Georgia-----11%

The Beginning and the End-----10%

She's Leaving-----5%

Sealand-----3%

Architecture and Morality-----3%

Here is how you rated Architecture and Morality

Best OMD Album Ever----- 46%

Outstanding, Top 3 Favorites----- 46%

Average----- 8%

Here is what you had to say about Architecture and Morality

"Architecture and Morality may always remain my favorite album by OMD. An uncomplicated album with a daring twist from anything on the previous 2 albums of theirs. The New Stone Age is a brilliant start, teh Beginning and the End is an incredible finish and everything in between is just as sweet. I could humm Georgia all day long at times and never get it out of my head after a listen to A and M. OMD's finest by far!"

Rich

Shrewsburry

Mass

USA

"As OMD grew up, so did the music. There are many unique sounds which show that the group had learned how develop the successful elements to their music. Souvenir shows that Paul can be lead vocal. It's a shame he didn't more often, although Andy definitely has a more 'emotional' voice which always complements the lyrics.

The album though, overall, is average. OMD are still playing to a particular audience. I can say that I would not have bought the album at the time of release, but I can appreciate it retrospectively."

Chris Shaw

Swindon

England

" Words cannot express the influence/effect that the first 3 OMD albums have had on me in many ways. This album has a "sound" all it's own-very TIMELESS. I strongly feel that the early OMD stuff could have been recorded 30 years ago or ten years from now-that is the strength this stuff has-very original very honest music unlike the cookie-cutter very unoriginal stuff from sugar tax- Liberator!! Come on Andy! Perhaps all artists only have so much true "magic"- the REAL OMD material has a life all it's own......"

David Daydodge

Minneapolis Minnesota

USA

"Architecture and Morality is OMD's finest moment. I think this is what Paul and Andy strove for when they decided to make music: heartfelt lyrics and sweeping, gorgeous melodies. Souvenir grew to become my favorite OMD song because of these qualities. It's such a deep and hypnotic love song that makes me melt when I listen to it. The album's many somber and melancholy tracks transport me to a moment farther distant in the past than 1981 (especially the Joan of Arc songs). The songs have an antiquated feel to them. There is a theme of tragedy and sadness throughout the album that makes it one of the most emotional OMD albums. She's Leaving is another one of my all-time favorites. The song is especially relevant to me because breaking up with my girlfriend was the most painf! ul experience of my life. I'm really glad that they played this song live for so many years. Sealand, The Beginning & The End, and the Joan of Arc songs are my other favorite tracks on the album. I think that Andy should try to capture more emotion into his music without copying his earlier work. Architecturue & Morality is meant to be listened to in rainy weather. Try it."

Tien Vu

Irvine

USA

"This was back when OMD was more experimental, "atmospheric". I enjoyed their weirder stuff."

Al Yamiolkoski

Boulder, CO

USA

"One of my favorites, this shows all the originality of the band. "She's Leaving has a special meaning for me, and I respect and enjoy the rest of the tracks, except for "new Stone Age". This is a good one."

Juliette K.

Scarborough, Maine

USA

"This survey forced me to think, "What IS the best OMD album ever." It's hard for me to decide, since most of them are pretty high quality, but I would have to rate Architecture and Morality as the best ever. Georgia is the catchiest tune they've ever written and the rest of the album is very strong. One major drawback is that my import CD doesn't have the title printed on the spine. It's just 'the green one.' The two (mostly) instrumentals, Sealand and the title track, could have been cut in length with no loss of quality, and it would have improved the album as a whole, but to heck with it, I like it anyway!"

Duncan McCrea

Sydney

Australia

"Souvenir is such a great song - I think it is one of OMD's best. The album itself has some great melodies however, I find that it doesn't seem to have an even flow to it with some tracks not fitting in with others. Both the Joan of Arc's are great songs and The New Stone Age is a favourite as is Georgia. I have enjoyed this album many times (in fact I am as I write this) but it is not quite a "favourite"."

Andrew Reetz

U.S. of A.

"I believe this release to be solid, early OMD material. Andy and Paul come together very well, balancing the experimental, New Romantic influences with dance structuring and tempo. "Georgia" bears that out, but even more so with "Joan Of Arc (Maid of Orleans)", possibly one of the best tracks to ever use a building rythm and intensity. Never danced harder in my life to a song than when Andy did it in concert. Imagine the song blasting, fog machines full out, strobe lights going to the beat, and Andy leading us all. Never a better show in my life. Anyway, Paul's ethereal chorals in "Souvenir" meld fluidly with the vocals. The crafted harmony is breathtaking making "Souvenir" a gem of early British Wave and THE ou! tstanding track on the release. "Sealand" should have been dropped. Clunky and odd, especially with so many strong tracks. True OMD fans will prize this release."

James Boaz

Bellingham, WA

USA

"If their ever was a classic track that is associated with OMD then it can be found on 'Architecture and Morality' - Souvenir. This was the song that got me interested in OMD big time. I first heard the song in 1982 when I was just 8 years old and was used to hearing my older sisters massive collection of standard pop music of the 1980 era. At the time my sister was into groups like Culture Club and wham. She brought this tape home from her school one day and one of the songs was 'Souvenir' which she hated and called 'Alternative'. Well, that tape was rescued from the trash and guess what happened ? The tape turned out to be the OMD album 'Architecture & Morality' - that was the start of my addiction."

Matthew Greenway

Sandton, Johannesburg

South Africa

"Quite possibly this album contains the two greatest songs that have ever been written in the history of any type of music: Joan of Arc and Maid of Orleans, and while the rest of the album doesn't quite keep the same high standard (what could!) there are still constant moments of brilliance. I've always found Souvenir weak and Sealand is a little too quite in parts but these are the only things that put this album below their first two in terms of brilliance. The lyrics are uniformly superb, the tunes unforgettable and the adventurousness of the music unbeatable, At the end of the day it comes down to those two songs again. When you listen to Joan of Arc and Maid of Orleans you just feel like saying thankyou for being alive and being able to listen to pure genius and passion at work."

Tim Roman

Melbourne

Australia

"I know I might ruffle some feathers here, but I don't think this album is that great. Yes, there are some very good tracks, but overall it doesn't do a whole lot for me. Of my favorites, Georgia tops the list. Very simple and straight forward pop song with a great synth line. The others being the Joan of Arc tracks. I prefer Maid of Orleans of the two, but that could be a whole other topic of discussion. To see the Joan of Arc tracks performed live makes you like them even more, especially Maid of Orleans. As for the rest of the rest of the album, there are some OK songs like The New Stone Age and She's leaving (which is actually pretty good!) but the rest of the album seems to dull and boring. Someone mentioned in this survey about liking "the weird stuff" and maybe I tend to think the same. I liked when OMD did things a little differently (like Dazzle Ships), but to me A & M is too predictable with the few noted exceptions. For me, OMD got more enjoyable as the years went on and new albums came out. I will always prefer the Pacific Age to say Organisation or Crush to A & M, but that's just me. Next month's survey should be another good one with Sugar Tax since alot of people I have spoken to via this site prefer the "old" OMD and don't care for any of the new material, whereas there are some who think just the opposite. Should be a good one!! See you next month!

Pat Fetty

Monroe, WA

USA