OMD Reveal ‘English Electric’ Artwork

As designed by Peter Saville...

OMD have unveiled the Peter Saville designed artwork for their new album 'English Electric'.

Peter Saville will forever be linked to a certain aesthetic. Sure, the designer's work crosses periods, styles but – such is the iconic nature of his output – that association with Factory will forever be attached to his name.

So when one time Factory signings OMD asked the artist to design the cover of their latest album, they surely anticipated a certain result. As it stands, Peter Saville's design both nods towards his heritage and points to a creative future; sleek, Modernist and utterly eye catching, you can see it above.

Here's a quick quote from the designer: "'English Electric' is best described as brutally simple dynamic energy…Briefed by OMD to be as reductive as possible, the cover captures but barely contains the hi-tension of an industrial legend."

Meanwhile, OMD's Andy McLuskey had the following to say: "It feels appropriate that the sleeve of ‘English Electric’ is a contemporary distillation of traditional hazard signals."

Available from April 8th on 100% Records, 'English Electric' will be available in the following formats:

* Standard CD – jewel case

* Deluxe edition – limited edition media book, CD + Bonus DVD includes a studio interview with Andy and Paul, 3 Henning M Lederer animated videos and unseen tour photos

* Vinyl LP – limited edition, Die Cut sleeve, heavy weight vinyl, includes album on CD

* Boxset – ultimate collectors format, limited and signed by Andy and Paul on an English Electric certificate of authenticity. The tin, with embossed OMD logo and artwork print, includes an exclusive 7" with un-released b-side, 16 page lyric booklet, DVD, Demo CD, Album CD, 3 artwork prints, a photo of Andy and Paul, and all pre order via the website include 2 metal enamel badges. 'English Electric' is set to be released on April 8th.

-
Join the Clash mailing list for up to the minute music, fashion and film news.