Perfect Kiss and Love Vigilantes are two of my absolute favorites! I can’t believe Love Vigilantes isn’t on Substance either 😂 I don’t believe I ever had the Lowlife album, but I absolutely remember playing Love Vigilantes on Vinyl 🤔
Ok, I went and purchased this from one of my local record stores today - I remembered seeing a copy of it the last time I was there, and thankfully it was still there. A steep $41 though 😬
I love hearing you talk about New Order. It's a band I admittedly didn't know a lot about before we crossed paths, but I just love the passion behind every word on the screen.
Listening to this record for the first time, I love how "moody" it is--in the best possible sense. The tracklist order must have been carefully thought out because this level of flow and "atmosphere creation" doesn't happen by accident. I mean, a track like "Elegia" halfway through? It couldn't have been better placed!
Like a lot of people, I guess, I had liked Joy Division, and was pleasantly surprised to see the band carrying on and thriving following Curtis’ death. And Peter Hook’s bass playing was interesting, as I dimly recall.
Always enjoy reading your thoughts on New Order and they are (along with Joy Division) one of the most influential bands of our generation and definitely on my musical tastes. I often mention that they are responsible for a good portion of my record collection as I delved into other bands that were on the same label and the associated labels (A Certain Ratio, Stockholm Monsters, James, Durutti Column, Section 25, Crispy Ambulance, The Wake, The Wendy's, The Happy Mondays, The Railway Children, The Names, Quando Quango, Blurt, Kalima, OMD, Cabaret Voltaire, Paul Haig, Nyam Nyam, Playgroup, Miaow and others I'm probably forgetting about) and the many side projects of the various members (Monaco, Electronic, The Other Two, Revenge, Bad Lieutenant, Peter Hook & The Light, Freebass, not to mention the many guest appearances on other people's records). Also this doesn't even include bands that I discovered because they sounded like or were influenced by New Order, or bands that covered a New Order song on one of their records. A few notable mentions are the Pernice Brothers side project Chappaquiddick Skyline with their cover of "Leave Me Alone" or Engines Made From Soup who do a wonderful cover of "Ceremony" and The Poems cover of "Temptation" and I could easily go on for hours but I think you get the point. They will always be welcome in my collection and happy to see others who share that passion for their music. Thanks Kevin!
The best band ever 🍺
Yes!
"Elegia" is a masterpiece.
100%
Perfect Kiss and Love Vigilantes are two of my absolute favorites! I can’t believe Love Vigilantes isn’t on Substance either 😂 I don’t believe I ever had the Lowlife album, but I absolutely remember playing Love Vigilantes on Vinyl 🤔
Ok, I went and purchased this from one of my local record stores today - I remembered seeing a copy of it the last time I was there, and thankfully it was still there. A steep $41 though 😬
Worth every penny!
(but you knew I was gonna say that. lol)
I love hearing you talk about New Order. It's a band I admittedly didn't know a lot about before we crossed paths, but I just love the passion behind every word on the screen.
Listening to this record for the first time, I love how "moody" it is--in the best possible sense. The tracklist order must have been carefully thought out because this level of flow and "atmosphere creation" doesn't happen by accident. I mean, a track like "Elegia" halfway through? It couldn't have been better placed!
It's definitely moody! Am I too old to say it has a vibe?
Never, my friend, never too old!
Checking this album out asap.
Oh man, you are in for a great time! I hope you like it!
It's 🔥
Right on! I’m happy to hear it!
Appreciate the recommendation.
The Perfect Kiss is my favourite New Order song!
Great minds think alike! :)
Very nice! I was casually interested in New Order back when they were around, and now I’m thinking I need to reconnect.
They’re still together & touring! Peter Hook’s got his own thing, but the other three are still in the lineup.
Like a lot of people, I guess, I had liked Joy Division, and was pleasantly surprised to see the band carrying on and thriving following Curtis’ death. And Peter Hook’s bass playing was interesting, as I dimly recall.
Always enjoy reading your thoughts on New Order and they are (along with Joy Division) one of the most influential bands of our generation and definitely on my musical tastes. I often mention that they are responsible for a good portion of my record collection as I delved into other bands that were on the same label and the associated labels (A Certain Ratio, Stockholm Monsters, James, Durutti Column, Section 25, Crispy Ambulance, The Wake, The Wendy's, The Happy Mondays, The Railway Children, The Names, Quando Quango, Blurt, Kalima, OMD, Cabaret Voltaire, Paul Haig, Nyam Nyam, Playgroup, Miaow and others I'm probably forgetting about) and the many side projects of the various members (Monaco, Electronic, The Other Two, Revenge, Bad Lieutenant, Peter Hook & The Light, Freebass, not to mention the many guest appearances on other people's records). Also this doesn't even include bands that I discovered because they sounded like or were influenced by New Order, or bands that covered a New Order song on one of their records. A few notable mentions are the Pernice Brothers side project Chappaquiddick Skyline with their cover of "Leave Me Alone" or Engines Made From Soup who do a wonderful cover of "Ceremony" and The Poems cover of "Temptation" and I could easily go on for hours but I think you get the point. They will always be welcome in my collection and happy to see others who share that passion for their music. Thanks Kevin!
Thank you, Wally! And I’m right there with you on finding bands because they had a similar sound.