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1993 single by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Stand Above Me" is a song by English electronic band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), released by Virgin Records as the first single from their ninth album, Liberator (1993) (released a few weeks ahead of the album), and their 26th single overall. It was the last OMD single released on a 12-inch format before the group took a break in 1996. The next 12-inch to be released under the OMD name was "Metroland" in March 2013.
"Stand Above Me" | ||||
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Single by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark | ||||
from the album Liberator | ||||
B-side | "Can I Believe You" | |||
Released | 3 May 1993[1] | |||
Studio | The Pink Museum, The Ministry (Liverpool, England) | |||
Genre | Synth-pop | |||
Length | 3:33 | |||
Label | Virgin | |||
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Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark singles chronology | ||||
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"Stand Above Me" on YouTube |
An "anonymous" club 12-inch was released as "Liberator: Stand Above Me". It appeared to be credited to the act "Liberator". The song peaked at number five on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and number six on the Billboard Dance Club Play chart.
The Huddersfield Daily Examiner named "Stand Above Me" their "Single of the Week", observing "a strong slice of synth-pop with a grinding bass swell".[2] Billboard wrote, "For public tastes that run to infectiously upbeat bubblegum pop with some muscle, this track, from the chronically overlooked venerable British pop outfit, will do the trick. Features fat, raspy synths, a rollicking beat, and sweet, strong vocal harmonies."[3] Music Week scored the single 3/5 but considered it "bland" in comparison to OMD's earlier work.[4] Everett True of Melody Maker was negative in his review, stating it was "for people who like their pop pre-digested" and asking, "Is it possible to sound any more soulless?"[5]
Chart (1993) | Peak position |
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Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[6] | 29 |
Europe (European Hot 100)[7] | 53 |
Europe (European Hit Radio)[8] | 19 |
Germany (Official German Charts)[9] | 33 |
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[10] | 39 |
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[11] | 28 |
UK Singles (OCC)[12] | 21 |
UK Airplay (Music Week)[13] | 5 |
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[14] | 11 |
US Dance Club Play (Billboard)[15] | 6 |
US Modern Rock Tracks (Billboard)[16] | 5 |
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