I've never owned a New Order cd. My boyfriend's friend had to move away and he gave us a box full of cds and there were 3 New Order cds in there. Today I had my first listen of Power, Corruption and Lies on the way to work. Wow! Not what I was expecting at all. I chose to listen to this one first because I recognized Blue Monday. I haven't heard the whole cd yet, but I was struck by their sound. To my ears, first impression, they sound like a combination of The Cure (guitar and baselines), U2 (vocals and arrangements, some rhythms) and The Police (vocal tone and delivery). I've listened to the Police a lot, but U2 and Cure only a little bit, so my perception might be skewed.

So who digs them and why? What are your favorite New Order cds/songs?


[This message was edited Wed Dec 31 9:42:03 PST 2003 by VinaBlue]

I'm sadly only a "hit-fan"...I've only ever owned their greatest hits...it's a shame cause they are fabulous judging by those songs...True Faith, Bizarre Love Triangle and Blue Monday are classics

Take one step back and listen to a little Joy Division.

garnis said:

Yes, I know...

Gimmie some time, will ya?

They are definitely one of my favorite bands.

You're somewhat accurate in your assessment of their sound. Except the groundwork for their style was laid by Joy Division, their parent band. The high, melodic bass, the mechanical drumming, the angular, blocky guitar sound. The Cure and U2 are wonderful bands as well, but they totally ripped off Joy Division for their early sound. As far as I can tell, Joy Division were the first band to sound like that.

New Order just expanded on that and incorporated a lot of dance styles into their later work. Power, Corruption and Lies was a great first choice and still possibly their best album. Which other ones did you get.

I'm really digging their box set Retro. It's not perfect by any means, but it has a lot of their best stuff. And the sound quality, packaging and song selection are killer.

I'd have to say my favorite songs of theirs are:

Ceremony (a leftover of Joy Division's)
Dreams Never End
Procession
Temptation
Cries and Whispers
Everything's Gone Green
Age Of Consent
Your Silent Face
Leave Me Alone
Thieves Like Us
Lonesome Tonight
All Day Long
Every Little Counts
Bizarre Love Triangle
True Faith
Touched By The Hand Of God
Paradise
Fine Time
Vanishing Point
Run
World
Regret
Slow Jam
Here To Stay

Damn, now I need to listen to them!

Tron- I'ts about time you got on this thread

endorphin74 said:

Sorry. Napping.

I thought you and Carrie were planning on getting the box set earlier this year?

TRON said:

I believe she did, but I never got around to it

endorphin74 said:

Side note: what is your avatar? I really like the colors.

VinaBlue said:

What is yours?

VinaBlue said:

it's the cover for Blur's "13"

I love the picture though, glad you enjoy it too!

endorphin74 said:

Want a copy?

TRON said:

TRON said:

It's Kate Dillon, a cool model that I really admire. If you click on my profile, you'll see the full shot.

VinaBlue said:

kewl photo!

VinaBlue said:

The picture looks a lot different small. She's got a naked man's back in your avatar. Doesn't look the same at all in the larger one.

TRON said:

Naked man's back?

Hmmm, you know what? Maybe it got a little distorted in the process. I'll try again.

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VinaBlue said:

It probably looks different to you cuz you know the picture so well. But can't you see it, just a little.

It looks like a naked dude about to turn around or something.

TRON said:

Yeah, kinda. I guess it's the way I cropped it. But I also think it kinda got wider too, to fit in the avatar space.
Not sure.

Naked guys are cool though.

VinaBlue said:

Sorry for turning this into a thread about nakedness.

I officially revert this thread back to the topic at hand.

What does everyone think about their last album, Get Ready?

I think as an album, it might be their best yet. It's just solid and rocking all the way through.

Anybody want my VHS copy of New Order live at some Polish Hall from 1981? I already have the DVD(kicks ass btw) so I don't need this.Please orgnote me if interested.

PhilG said:

orgnoted.

TRON said:

Cool! Yeah, I knew about Joy Division. I knew they were first. I was just giving my impression of what New Order sounded like from my reference points. I thought maybe they all came from the same time or something. Now I get it! Thanks!



Technique and Republic. I'm excited to listen to these all! I recognize the singles. They used to play New Order all the time on the alternative radio station here. I remember when Fine Time came out and the DJ said it was a new style of music called Acid House, because people were doing acid while listening to the music.

I'll pay attention to your list and listen for your favorite tracks on these cds.

Love Less

I remember this song. It just breaks my heart.

I have a tape somewhere that is full of New Order songs that I recorded off the radio. Gotta find it.

Im not so familiar with New Order as I am with JD but I like them a hell of a lot though anyway. 'Bizarre Love Triangle' being my personal favorite song.

Electronic ( barney summers & johnny marr) 1st album, on this record there's the wonderful get the message

"Everytime I see you falling, I get down on my knees and pray..."

JDINTERACTIVE said:

Funny, most people are the other way around.

Favorite song by them or by anyone ever?

jn2 said:

I that album!!!