Power, Corruption & Lies

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Power, Corruption & Lies established New Order's identity separate from its previous incarnation as Joy Division. Containing "Blue Monday," one of the most sacredly important dance songs of all time, this album truly stands not only as New Order's most defining moment but perhaps as the most standard-setting moment in alternative dance. Yet as definitive as they may be, New Order have outsmarted any copycats. Owing in substantial part to Peter Hook's prominent and melodic bass lines, New Order's songs have always aspired to a complexity that maintains the band's timelessness. Rarely formulaic, New Order's songs are seldom overwhelmed by a four-on-the-floor throb. But interesting rhythms are just one facet of this musical diamond. Their foreboding, grim, and often just plain heartbreaking lyrics present a contradiction to most dance-pop songs, whose lyrics are almost always uplifting or even evangelical. With this album, New Order cut a path for themselves that was rarely, if ever, explored by other artists. --Beth Bessmer --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Power, Corruption & Lies
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Why you may have to throw away all of your previous ideas on music.

A solid album with two classic New Order songs

Total Classic

New Order's Apogee

##Three miles to go-o-o##

Power, Corruption & Lies
New Order
Manufacturer: Qwest / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002L82
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Age Of Consent
We All Stand
The Village
5 8 6
Blue Monday
Your Silent Face
Ultraviolence
Ecstasy
Leave Me Alone
The Beach

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Power, Corruption & Lies established New Order's identity separate from its previous incarnation as Joy Division. Containing "Blue Monday," one of the most sacredly important dance songs of all time, this album truly stands not only as New Order's most defining moment but perhaps as the most standard-setting moment in alternative dance. Yet as definitive as they may be, New Order have outsmarted any copycats. Owing in substantial part to Peter Hook's prominent and melodic bass lines, New Order's songs have always aspired to a complexity that maintains the band's timelessness. Rarely formulaic, New Order's songs are seldom overwhelmed by a four-on-the-floor throb. But interesting rhythms are just one facet of this musical diamond. Their foreboding, grim, and often just plain heartbreaking lyrics present a contradiction to most dance-pop songs, whose lyrics are almost always uplifting or even evangelical. With this album, New Order cut a path for themselves that was rarely, if ever, explored by other artists. --Beth Bessmer

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Why you may have to throw away all of your previous ideas on music........2007-07-06

New Order , in the throws of casting off the shadow of ian Curtis suicide; desperatly trying to find a voice of their own have created one of the greatest pieces of art in the world. This record stands as the quintesential piece of work from the manchester based band. From the opening "age of consent" to the pop mastery of "the village" to the icy futuristic prophecy known as "blue monday" , they consistantly push the envelope of what could be considered pop music. Bernard Sumners child like whimsical lyrics, Peter Hook's edgy and intensly original bass melodies; and not to mention the near robotic almost perfect timing of stephen morris's drumming make this a listening experience that is rivaled by few others. You may think it a bit much for some one to write such praise but honestly , listen to it then decide for yourself. You will be shocked.

A solid album with two classic New Order songs.......2006-05-02

"Blue Monday" probably stands as the very best techno-pop dance song that New Order ever did, and, indeed, must be considered one of the best songs of this genre. But "Blue Monday," and its instrumental (and somewhat redundant) counterpart "The Beach" are only a part of what makes "Power, Corruption and Lies" such a strong album, the second in New Order's discography. A much different song, but just as compelling, is "Age of Consent," with off-beat lyrics and bass line you can't get out of your head (copied, by the way, by "The Jesus and Mary Chain," towards the end of their classic "Head On"). These two songs alone would probably make this a worthwhile album. Other strong tracks include "586" (I would have cut out the introduction and just gone right into the danceable part), the ethereal "Your Silent Face," and "Leave Me Alone."

P.C.& L. does have it's moments where it sounds dated. Synthesizers in the early 80's, of which New Order (too?) often heavily relied upon, could sound cold and tinny. I'm also not usually crazy about drum machines. But there are moments where Bernard Sumner and Peter Hook really play the heck out of their guitar and bass repectively. Sometimes you hear a little "Joy Division," and other times "The Cure," but, after all these years, New Order has remained a unique band who has evolved, but kept true to its own voice. I might be in the minority, but I think that the band's best albums have been their last three ("Republic," "Get Ready," and "Waiting for the Sirens Call") which have a lusher, more melodic sound than their predecessors, with Summers' voice continuing to grow better with age.

New Order has remained relevant and productive for over 25 years, and that, by itself, says everything.

Total Classic.......2006-02-28

One of the best rock records of all time. One of the best dance/electronic records of all time. Way ahead of the pack at 1983?!, timeless and not stuck in 80's /new wave AT ALL if you ask me. Much more musically varied and interesting than much of today's electronica scene as much as I like all of that too. Early electronic dance music with a post-punk attitude. Emotionally moody and yearning. Great imagery. Sumner's vocals are weak and strained but ultimatly that becomes a huge charm as it seems vulnerable and..well..punkish in spirit in an odd way. Also..a surprizingly soulful record too with the italo-disco element...but this time existentailly wounded. Funky and pyschedelic too with all the key bending stuff on the synths. If all alternative and dance music could be this interesting. All this AND one the best record covers of all time by Manchester graphic designer Peter Saville also..way ahead of the curve. A reason to have it on vinyl however(which includes a secret message in the color codes on the the back of the album which refer to Factory Records' release catalogue system!). This record is a total winner.

New Order's Apogee.......2006-01-14

If you think "Blue Monday," New Order's signature New Wave dance track, is the only song worthwhile on this 1983 release, you couldn't be more mistaken. As I'm sitting here attempting to collect the necessary words to write this review, I hear wave upon wave of Gillian's magnificent synths in "Your Silent Face." With an album filled with songs of this high calibre, where can one go wrong? I suppose I've got to say that POWER, CORRUPTION, & LIES is THE New Order album, my favourite out of the band's (currently) eight LPs. While the others have their own charm and spirit, this one perfectly captures and blends the post-punk ethos of Joy Division with the new lease on life that is New Order--and it's the one I find myself drawn to the most whenever I feel the need to pop in a CD and enjoy some music. Incessant, stacatto, almost militaristic beats courtesy of Stephen Morris and an assortment of drum machines icily pulse in the listener's ear while the aforementioned synthlines, delicate and forever lovely, create a dreamy, lush, and warm effect. This album is thus a very strange mixture of frost and warmth as displayed on the cover, a still-life of roses (now the desktop picture on my personal computer). When you're finished looking at the cover and you pop the CD into the stereo, you're instantly grabbed by the urgent riff of "Age of Consent"...and you're not let go until the last notes of "Leave Me Alone" fade away (well, unless you choose to listen to "The Beach," the instrumental/dubbed version of "Blue Monday," which was rather uselessly tacked onto the American re-release). While "The Beach" may ruin the ending flow of this masterpiece ("Leave Me Alone" is the PERFECT closer), "Blue Monday" fits snugly in between its prototype, "586" (quite possibly my favourite New Order song), and "Your Silent Face" (certainly in my top five). If you, however, feel the need to listen to the album minus the "bonus" tracks, feel free to do so. But I've written enough: if you're reading this page and looking for something new, something different, something grand, read some of the wonderful reviews already posted and do purchase this album. I can't guarantee you won't regret your decision, since we all have different musical tastes, but I can tell you that this album changed my life and the way I listen to music--and it continues to do so every day.

##Three miles to go-o-o##.......2005-12-10

After Technique, Power, Corruption & Lies is the next best New Order album. Fragile, delicate, tentative, its the band blinking into the sunlight after the shadows of Joy Division. The opener Age of Consent is a racy opener which declares the band's identity as different from Movement's pseudo-Joy Division gloom. There are plenty of other highlights. We All Stand ambles along sleepily, Your Silent Face is is delicately sombre, Ecstacy features some shimmering drum-work from Steven Morris, and Leave Me Alone is one of the best songs New Order have ever written- a beautiful bitter-sweet lament driven by Hook's two-note bassline. Its a pity that the US version contains Blue Monday, which I think spoils the flow of the album, which is delicate and tentative, wheareas Blue Monday is such an obvious hit single- a stormer which I dont think fits with the rest of the album. New Order left it off the intial release, and for good reason. But, as one of the other reviewers says, maybe I shouldn't be such a purist!

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Power, Corruption & Lies
New Order
Manufacturer: Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0009EP052
Release Date: 2005-07-04

Tracks:

Age of Consent
We All Stand
Village
5-8-6
Blue Monday
Your Silent Face
Ultraviolence
Ecstasy
Leave Me Alone
Beach

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This is NOT a review........2007-05-11

Because Amazon will not allow customers to change the track listings on CDs, I here provide you with the actual listing for this version of Power, Corruption and Lies:
1. Age of Consent
2. We All Stand
3. The Village
4. 586
5. Your Silent Face
6. Ultraviolence
7. Ecstacy
8. Leave Me Alone

This is the original lineup on the album, which has since been overshadowed by the addition of the single "Blue Monday" for the stateside release. I have only heard the import, but the testimony of some New Order fans is enough to confirm my suspicion that it is superior to the American version. Then again, I only purchased this one because I was lucky enough to find a used copy at a lower price, and even then, it was not without a considerable inner debate.

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