Tom Schulte of AllMusic wrote, 'Originating in post-punk synth experimentation and closing in dated, but still strong, pop productions, The OMD Singles is an excellent time line of the band whose sound covered in a single career that same territory explored by the Human League, Erasure,, New Order, and beyond.' In the Press & Sun-Bulletin, Andy Stevens said, 'What is most stunning about this compilation is that is displays the incredible emotional, rhythmic and stylistic range that Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark drew out of electronics. Reception Professional ratings Review scores