Which English rock band released the song “Pandora’s Box” as a 1991 single?

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Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark released “Pandora’s Box” as a 1991 single.

“Pandora’s Box” is a song by the English electronic band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, commonly abbreviated to OMD. It was released in 1991 and appeared on the band’s album Sugar Tax. The title uses the familiar mythological phrase as a metaphor rather than presenting a literal adaptation of Hesiod’s narrative.

The song became one of OMD’s recognizable later singles and draws on the cultural image of Pandora to suggest hidden danger, revelation, and consequences. OMD formed in the late 1970s in the Wirral, England, and became known for combining synthesizers with pop songwriting.

The title can cause confusion with other works called “Pandora’s Box,” including films, albums, and songs by unrelated artists. The relevant identifying details here are the band, the 1991 release, and the album Sugar Tax.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Oct. 2026

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