Just how good were New Order? If measured in commercial terms their later success flattered the indifference the record buying public had shown towards them for over 5 years. This led to a new interest in their back catalogue and many people retrospectively mined the gold they had been producing ... Read review
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early material in favor of their greatest singles. Highlights include "Blue Monday," "Thieves Like Us" and "The Perfect Kiss" and sparkling Stephen Hague remixes of...
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Manchester's pivotal post-punk quartet offer a 16-track opus that skips obscurities and ... more
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Manchester's pivotal post-punk quartet offer a 16-track opus that skips obscurities and ... more
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back-catalogue highlights have already been amply abridged by two previous compilations (Substance 87 and Best of) as well as a voluminous, shelf-hugging four-CD boxset, Retro. International, on the other hand, is more of an exercise in compacting New Order's most auspicious hits--"True Faith", "Regret", "Blue Monday", etc--into a single digestable disc and is targeted, presumably, at overseas neophytes who climbed on board in the wake of 2001's excellent, internationally-successful comeback album Get Ready. This probably explains the omission of the 1990 England footie singalong "World in Motion"--a number one record and an anthem inspirational enough to jolly Bobby Robson's boys all the way along to those semi-final tears in Turin but too parochial to break the ice, say, in a Buenos Aires nightclub. Less excusable is the decision to bypass two authentic New Order classics--1982's "Temptation" (where the provisional electronic loops cut through the post-Joy Division gloom like a lighthouse beam shining through a pea-souper) and 1988's Balearic mish-mash watershed "Fine Time". Otherwise, this compilation does its duty, serving up--in commendably chronological fashion--such glistening Europop moments as "Perfect Kiss" and the quasi-classical arpeggios of "Bizarre Love Triangle", two records that barely made a cent at the time but which continue to grow in distinction, positively swelling with the ripeness of technological ambition and joi-de-vivre. --Kevin Maidment
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back-catalogue highlights have already been amply abridged by two previous compilations (Substance 87andBest of) as well as a voluminous, shelf-hugging four-CD boxset,Retro.International, on the other hand, is more of an exercise in compacting New Order's most auspicious hits--"True Faith", "Regret", "Blue Monday", etc--into a single digestable disc and is targeted, presumably, at overseas neophytes who climbed on board in the wake of 2001's excellent, internationally-successful comeback albumGet Ready. This probably explains the omission of the 1990 England footie singalong "World in Motion"--a number one record and an anthem inspirational enough to jolly Bobby Robson's boys all the way along to those semi-final tears in Turin but too parochial to break the ice, say, in a Buenos Aires nightclub.Less excusable is the decision to bypass two authentic New Order classics--1982's "Temptation" (where the provisional electronic loops cut through the post-Joy Division gloom like a lighthouse beam shining through a pea-souper) and 1988's Balearic mish-mash watershed "Fine Time". Otherwise, this compilation does its duty, serving up--in commendably chronological fashion--such glistening Europop moments as "Perfect Kiss" and the quasi-classical arpeggios of "Bizarre Love Triangle", two records that barely made a cent at the time but which continue to grow in distinction, positively swelling with the ripeness of technological ambition and joi-de-vivre.--Kevin Maidment
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Advantages: All the best tracks Disadvantages: Not necessarily the best versions
...who come close.
(the best of) New Order is in my view an essential album for anyone who appreciates quality in contemporary music. The album has their best single tracks though it has to be said not always in the best or original form. A phenomenon which New Order developed was the remixing of their tracks both by themselves and by others. The basic rhythmic structure of their music led to this being feasible.
‘True Faith’ ... ...has Peter Hook at his best with swirling electric strings over the top. The underrated ‘1963’ follows and rare among New Order songs has a story within the lyrics. A deep insight into passion brilliantly delivered by Bernard Sumner. When New Order produced tracks like this it defined their sound. There is not a note out of place, the production is not understated nor over the top. Another radio favourite ‘Regret’ follows and ... more
Just how good were New Order? If measured in commercial terms their later success flattered the indifference the record buying public had shown towards them for over 5 years. This led to a new interest in their back catalogue and many people retrospectively mined the gold they had been producing for years. They had huge critical acclaim with every single and album and had cult status through the performances at The Hacienda club in Manchester. To have critical acclaim, public cult status and commercial success is a hat-trick few bands achieve and I can name only one other band – Manic Street Preachers - who come close. (the best of) New Order is in my view an essential album for anyone who appreciates quality in contemporary music. The album has their best single tracks though it has to be said not always in the best or original form. A phenomenon which New Order developed was the remixing of their tracks both by themselves and by others. The basic rhythmic structure of their music led to this being feasible.
‘True Faith’ opens the album and this song has become a defining piece of music for New Order. This track seems to get most airplay still and is a consistent favourite on MTV or Virgin Radio and though very good it far from their best. ‘Bizarre Love Triangle’ which follows is much better. This has Peter Hook at his best with swirling electric strings over the top. The underrated ‘1963’ follows and rare among New Order songs has a story within the lyrics. A deep insight into passion brilliantly delivered by Bernard Sumner. When New Order produced tracks like this it defined their sound. There is not a note out of place, the production is not understated nor over the top. Another radio favourite ‘Regret’ follows and this has hallamrk New Order lead guitar laid over Peter Hooks bass.
‘Fine Time’ is a much better track with everything but the electronic kitchen sink thrown in. This track featured on the ‘Technique’ album which was an excellent underrated album. ‘The Perfect Kiss’ follows and this is a personal favourite track. The excellent dance rhythm is trumped by as good a bass guitar performance as you are ever likely to hear. Sadly this is not the extended version from Substance which has the best ending of any track ever. The well formed ‘Shell Shock’ follows and has a lot of trickery to keep the interest going. A 2 minute plus intro leads into ‘Thieves Like Us’ with the keyboards of Gillian Gilbert and Hook’s bass to the fore. A much different track than usual due in this case to the absence of the electronic dance backing. Nice moody lyrics add to the ambience.
‘Vanishing Point’ has New Order playing to their immense strength. A huge sound made up of their trademark structural rhythms. This is electronic music at its best. Two further tracks from Technique follow. The first is ‘Run’ and then ‘Round and Round’. Run has an excellent guitar sound whilst Round and Round is inch perfect new Order with a singalong chorus for good measure. The two next tracks are from the disappointing ‘Republic’ album. ‘World (The Price Of Love)’ and ‘Ruined In A Day’ do not stand comparison with the earlier stuff. Good tracks yes but without the sharp edge that made for a great new Order track. No such criticism could be applied to ‘Touched By The Hand Of God’ held together by the brilliance of Hook’s bass again.
The brilliant ‘Blue Monday’ follows but regrettably this is not the original but a later remix. Blue Monday is up there as one of the best records of all time. This is a record which established a new standard in rock music and developed a new market in serious electronic music. The last track is the Italia 90 song ‘World In Motion’. Still the best soccer song ever though, again it redefined soccer songs away from 22 men murdering a chorus. A sduperb singalong with John Barnes’ rap still sounding good. As far as representing New Order goes its good and bad. I suppose if they had to do a soccer record it was better that it be good. Purists might still suggest what were they doing selling out in such an overt way. You pays your money etc.
I reiterate (the best of) New Order is, to use the overworked vernacular, an essential album. One every self respecting music fan should own.
Advantages: Great lyrics, great music Disadvantages: None
...This CD, entitled '(the best of) New Order' for once contains some liner notes, which alas are disjointed, following the same fuzzy logic of information as in the past. The introduction states:
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This carefully selected commercial compilation of 16 such single-minded grouped and seductive songs of love, longing, life and belongings surely sums up the heartpounding pop life of this devious, uncomplicated pop group, uncertainly the most ... ...Alas, not all that enlightening. Perhaps, given my mystical bent of mind, this is one of the reason why I enjoy New Order so much. Their music in came to life for me in London in the 1980s, and I have followed them ever since. Songs such as Bizarre Love Triangle and True Faith have been international club hits, and continue to be regulars on the playlists. Other songs, such as Blue Monday and Round and Round, have had new life breathed into them ...
frkurt 17.04.2003
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Advantages: Only 9 tracks hence no filler Disadvantages: Bit too dancey?
WHAT'S THIS THEN?
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It's a CD called "Technique" by a band called NewOrder. After Joy Division's lead singer, Ian Curtis, committed suicide in April 1980, Bernard "Barney" Sumner (guitar/vocals) and Peter Hook (bass) formed NewOrder with Gillian Gilbert (keyboards) and Stephen Morris (drums).
The band were that rarest of thing in the 1980's: a band that enjoyed critical and commercial success and still sound cool now. They're best known for Blue Monday, which is still the world's best sellling 12" record. Not bad for a track that was originally just going to be a demo so that the band could test out their new drum machine!
After 1990's World In Motion football song, they took a three year hiatus before coming back with the Republic album and Regret single in 1993.
Peter Hook went onto marry ...
Advantages: Some great dance tunes Disadvantages: None
The compilation does not include all NewOrders work between 1980 and 1987, just some selected songs. Four albums came before this compilation, "Movement", "Power, Corruption and Lies", "Low Life" and Brotherhood.
I can't really pick out the best tracks from the first CD, as in my opinion most of them are good. If push comes to shove I would say my favourite tracks on CD 1 are Everything's Gone Green (a dance based instrumental), Temptation (a romantic song, featured in the film Trainspotting), Blue Monday (probably NewOrder's most famous song), Perfect Kiss (probably my
favourite - a lot of synth on this track) and True Faith. You can only find songs like Everything's Gone Green and Temptation on this compilation and no other album. However, The Perfect Kiss can be found on the album "Low Life", on this compilation the track has ...
Advantages: An excellent cross-section of the best mixes of New Order songs. Disadvantages: Disappointing Armand van Helden effort of 'Bizarre Love Triangle'
?The Rest Of??, released in 1995, is an alternative CD to ?The Best Of?? featuring cracking remixes of ten NewOrder tracks. Where other bands struggle to pull off decent remix albums, NewOrder accomplish it brilliantly.
A number of highly rated producers are behind this collection, which starts off with ?World? remixed by Perfecto (who have charted recently with ?Not Over Yet? and ?Bullet In The Gun?). This is a more conventional mix compared with what is in store ? a simple extended version drawing out the distinctive piano sequences of the original. Track 3, Shep Pettibone?s version of ?True Faith?, is similarly conservative in approach, more or less simply tagging a long instrumental section onto the end of the track. Hardfloor also approached the task of remixing the all-time classic ?Blue Monday? with a measured degree ...
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Title
Best Of New Order, The
Performer
New Order
Genre
Rock & Pop
Release Date
27/09/1999
Recomended Retail Price
16.99 GBP
Original Release Year
1995
Label / Distributor
London / Cinram Logistics
Pieces in Set
1
Studio / Live
Studio
Stereo
Stereo
Format
Performer
EAN
639842822824
Catalogue Number
3984282282
Additional notes
Album Notes
New Order: Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook, Gillian Gilbert, Stephen Morris. Additional personnel: Andrew Robinson, Mac Quayle (programming). Producers: Arthur Baker, New Order, Martin Hannett, Stephen Hague. Engineers: Chris Nagle, Michael Johnson, Mike "Spike" Drake. Includes liner notes by Paul Morley. Covering their career from 1981-1993, the 17-track (THE BEST OF) NEW ORDER features at least one track from each of the band's albums, the odd single or two, and a handful of remixes. Focusing on their late-period work, there are a couple of overlaps with the 1987 collection, SUBSTANCE, but there's still more than enough additional material to justify it. Many of the band's high points are here: "Dreams Never End" from MOVEMENT, "Age of Consent" from POWER, CORRUPTION AND LIES, and "Love Vigilantes" from LOW LIFE, along with a remix of BROTHERHOOD'S "Bizarre Love Triangle". TECHNIQUE is represented by that album's standout track, "Run," as well as three others, while REPUBLIC gets three tracks, including the hit "Regret". Also included are remixed versions of "1963," "Round & Round," and the 1988 chart-topping version of "Blue Monday". For fans, the album also contains the hard to find "Touched by the Hand of God" and the previously single-only tracks, "Let's Go" and "World in Motion," an odd song written for the British soccer team as it entered into the 1990 World Cup. (THE BEST OF) NEW ORDER puts the spotlight on some of their finest moments, and is a fine introduction to the band.
Album Reviews
NME (12/24/94, p.23) - Ranked #6 in NME's list of the 10 best compilation albums of 1994. Entertainment Weekly (4/28/95, p.64) - "...New Order's best moments of the past decade also include some of pop's finest..." - Rating: B+
Titles on disc 1
1.
True Faith '94
2.
Bizarre Love Triangle
3.
1963
4.
Regret
5.
Fine Time
6.
Perfect Kiss
7.
Shellshock
8.
Thieves Like Us
9.
Vanishing Point
10.
Run
11.
Round And Round
12.
World (Price Of Love)
13.
Ruined In A Day
14.
Touched By The Hand Of God
15.
Blue Monday '88
16.
World In Motion
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