"Stand Above Me" is a song by English electronic band

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) are an English electronic music, electronic band formed in Wirral Peninsula, Wirral, Merseyside, in 1978. The group consists of co-founders Andy McCluskey (vocals, bass guitar) and Paul Humphreys (keyboar ...

(OMD), released as the first single from their album '' Liberator'' (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. 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 ''

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chart and number six on the ''Billboard'' Dance Club Play chart.

Reception

The ''

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'' named "Stand Above Me" their "Single of the Week", observing "a strong slice of synth-pop with a grinding bass swell". ''

'' 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." ''

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'' scored the single 3/5 but considered it "bland" in comparison to OMD's earlier work. Everett True of ''

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'' 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?"

Track listings

7-inch and cassette single # "Stand Above Me" – 3:33 # "Can I Believe You" – 3:52 12-inch single # "Stand Above Me" (Transcendental Constant Viper Trip mix) # "Stand Above Me" # "Stand Above Me" (A 10 Minute Therapy Session into Hyperlife mix) CD single # "Stand Above Me" – 3:33 # "Stand Above Me" (Transcendental Constant Viper Trip mix) – 10:15 # "Stand Above Me" (Hypnofunk mix) – 5:58 # "Can I Believe You" – 3:52

Charts

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Stand Above Me 1993 singles 1993 songs Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark songs Songs written by Andy McCluskey Songs written by Stuart Kershaw Virgin Records singles