Order [Explicit Lyrics]

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About the Artist
The Maschine Made Flesh is the dark, experimental project of Pittsburgh artist Jacob.R.Ross. Having lost all interest in the traditional "verse/ chorus/ verse/ chorus/ bridge/ chorus/ out" arrangement of music, Ross approaches his works as progressions of mood and even as sculpture. TMMF combines the sonic mutilation of Skinny Puppy/Download with the elegant brooding of ReCoil. The resulting audio landscape is far removed from the "block rockin' beats" so commonly associated with electronic music today.

This is not music to get the party started.

This is music to burn it down.

Album Description
ORDER is the first in a three disc cycle, to be followed by CHAOS and NIHIL, in due course. Each disc is an enhanced CD, containing a seperate chapter of the original graphic novel: SUBTERRA. Written, illustrated and digitally assembled by Ross, SubTerra is a vision of a dark future, where humankind is entombed underground, and the only escape from its techno-fascist government is death.

This enhanced CD is self-rated "M"(mature) for violence, profanity and lots and lots of blood.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
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Quite possibly my favorite so far

Solid Effort From a Newcomer

Garbage in CD Format

Shows Originality and Has Some GREAT Tracks, 4.5 stars

out of order and out of touch with Harry Potter

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

ASIN: B000OLGCHA
Release Date: 2007-07-10

Tracks:

Fireworks
Professor Umbridge
Another Story
Dementors in the Underpass
Dumbledore's Army
The Hall of Prophecies
Possession
The Room of Requirement
The Kiss
A Journey to Hogwarts
The Sirius Deception
Death of Sirius
Umbridge Spoils a Beautiful Morning
Darkness Takes Over
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The Sacking of Trelawny
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For its fifth cinematic installment, the Harry Potter franchise gets a new composer as England's Nicholas Hooper (a usual collaborator of new director David Yates) succeeds Patrick Doyle and John Williams. The screeching electric guitar that suddenly irrupts on the very first track, "Fireworks," lets the listener know that all is not quiet on the Hogwarts front. The kiddies are growing up, evil is spreading: which is worse?! But actually this modern sonic touch is deceiving: Hooper works within an old-school format and mostly sticks to tried-and-true effects. His score is best when it goes for tension and unease, particularly in its use of low, rumbling tones: A choir starts by humming in a menacing manner in "Dementors in the Underpass"; the sound at the beginning of "The Death of Sirius" feels as if it's being belched out from some deep, dark, scary place, creating an effective atmosphere of dread. Elsewhere, the beginning of "Possession" feels as if it belongs in a J-horror movie, and then the track becomes deceptively calm before the storm hits again. Keen listeners will recognize Williams' "Hedwig's Theme" in "Another Story," but mostly Hooper is his own man. Just like the overall series, which gets darker and darker as it goes along, this CD makes for a rather brooding listening experience--the pizzicato violins on "Umbridge Spoils a Beautiful Morning" provide one of the few jaunty touches. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Album Description

Featuring a colorful and inspiring score by Nicholas Hooper, the soundtrack to Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix takes the movie-goer to the next level of magical enchantment right along with Harry and his friends.

Customer Reviews:

Quite possibly my favorite so far.......2007-07-26

Frankly, I have no idea why this soundtrack has so many poor reviews. It's excellent! the best being "Another Story" (a take on Hedwig's Theme), "Death Of Sirius", "Professor Umbridge", "The Sirius Deception", and "Posession". I, for one would be very happy to see Nicholas Hooper return with the next film.

Solid Effort From a Newcomer.......2007-07-26

This is far from the best film score I've heard, and it's not even the best Harry Potter film score (my vote there goes to Williams' Prisoner of Azkaban score, which is brilliant). Nevertheless, the score for this film provides drama where it's needed, pathos where it must be, and a nice harmonization with the film overall. Hooper also composed music for the computer game based on this film, and that is very nice, some of the best game soundtrack I've heard, in fact. He recycles Williams' music with taste and good effect, and adds his own touches that support the action of a fast-moving film.

So, is Hooper's work the equal of Williams' in the first 3 films? No, and if I have my way, Cuaron (director) and Williams will be back together for movie 7, which seems like it was made for film. But for 6, it looks like the producers have already committed themselves to Yates and Hooper, and I wish them well.

Garbage in CD Format.......2007-07-22

Now, before people go off on me about my review of not only the music presented on the CD but the full score as well I am going to say some things first.
I love John Williams and the fact that this isn't Williams has no bearing on the quality of the score. The gentlemen who composed the music for the fourth film did a fine job taking music pioneered by Williams and adding his own spin to it. So, this has nothing to do with hatred towards these composers not being Williams.

The music is good, but it's not Harry Potter. It gets one star because, well it doesn't belong on this film at all. The brilliant theme written by John Williams is almost entirely absent, showing up with any effect in the start of the film and then pretty much never after that, at least nowhere of consequence. Why? Why has the main theme been left behind? Give me a logical explanation why any composer or director would allow someone to completely get rid of the defining theme of the entire series? One logical reason.
There isn't any. This composer has taken it upon himself, despite inadequate experience to completely rewrite the entire score, with little bits here and there to attempt to please those of us who actually enjoyed the previous soundtracks quite well.
The composer also has no concept of space and the use of silence in a composition. More than one occasion on the score during the movie there were parts where the music completely did not fit in. It felt like the composer wrote the music for a different scene. This shows a lack of understanding of music theory in terms of films and that is unacceptable for a series as massive as this.

Now, about the music itself. If you didn't know it was Harry Potter and you heard it you probably would think, "well this is pretty good". Why? Because it is actually good music. The new themes are rather energetic--in places--and powerful. It's strong music. But, it's not Harry Potter. It's not. Doesn't sound like Harry Potter, doesn't play like Harry Potter, and never will be Harry Potter. It is far too American sounding to be Harry Potter. Yes, there is such a thing as American style compositions. You've probably seen enough American films to understand what I mean by this.

So, I will say this: If you don't care that it's basically a bastardization of the amazing music presented before in that it doesn't bare almost any resemblance in most instances to the foundations, then by all means buy this. It's good music, just not the music you'd be expecting from a Harry Potter score.
Otherwise, don't buy it. Skip this one and pray that the executive producers or somebody fires this guy or makes him write a better score for the next film, provided he will be sticking around. With the shakiness of the film as it is, this isn't guaranteed in any way.

Shows Originality and Has Some GREAT Tracks, 4.5 stars.......2007-07-21

NO this album is still not as good as Prisoner of Azkaban--not nearly. That was the best album of the Harry Potter series. BUT, that being said, this album has some wonderful tracks that I really did enjoy. TRACK EIGHT is magnificent, and it is worth purchasing the CD just for this (lengthy) track. Frankly, I felt the CD could have used more tracks like this--it is very strong thematically and has a "magical" quality that defines Harry Potter. Track two, Umbridge's theme, is very good albeit slightly over repetitive. Track one is wonderful although I agree with reviewers who say that the electric guitar was uncalled for. The nice thing about this CD is that it is "Stravinskian" from the standpoint that the music is not all thematic but loose and flowing. Some of the tracks (such as track five) are not particularly memorable, but they are pleasant to listen to. Quite frankly, it is track 8 that makes this CD a sell--I love "musicbox" type of music (my favorite instruments include flute, harp, bells, etc.). So overall, I would say this is a VERY original album and that is what I like about it--a CD doesn't need to have twenty themes to be good. And, moreover, I can listen to it more than once and have enjoyed it each time. I actually have only one complaint--I wish that it was longer (around 60-70 minutes like Jurassic Park or Azkaban).

out of order and out of touch with Harry Potter.......2007-07-20

One of my biggest pet peeves of soundtracks is when they put the music out of order from the movie, as they did with this case. If I wanted it out of order then I would just hit the shuffle button on my CD player.

Nicholas Hooper's score to Order of the Phoenix is improved to that of Patric Doyle's score in the Goblet of Fire but it still is nowhere near that of John William's Harry Potter scores. Hooper's music is disappointing in that it doesn't capture the mood of the movie like it should. Umbridge's theme is peppy because she may look nice, but it doesn't hold that she is downright evil. We don't feel Harry's angst as he is entering the prime of his teenage years. The music wasn't as complex as I thought it would have been and overall, it just didn't seem very "Harry Potter-like."

I have heard that Hooper is set up for Half-Blood Prince and I hope that he makes the music far superior to that of Order of the Phoenix in capturing the mood, which will be a difficult task as Half-Blood Prince is the darkest of the books and the darkest of the movies so far.

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Breathed New Life into New Order
All in one CD!
Lords of the New Wave
The Perfect Set for Your Driving Pleasure!!
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ASIN: B000BUE59Q
Release Date: 2005-12-06

Tracks:

Ceremony
Procession
Everything's Gone Green
Temptation
Blue Monday
Confusion
Thieves Like Us
Perfect Kiss
Sub-Culture
Shellshock
State of the Nation
Bizarre Love Triangle
True Faith
1963
Touched by the Hand of God

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Fine Time
Round and Round
Run 2
World in Motion
Regret
Ruined in a Day
World (Price of Love)
Spooky
Crystal
60 Miles an Hour
Here To Stay
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Album Description

The massively influential band New Order formed in Manchester, England, in 1980, rising from the ashes of U.K. post-punk pioneers Joy Division (after singer Ian Curtis took his own life). Guitarist Bernard Sumner assumed vocal duties for the new unit, and with drummer Stephen Morris, bassist Peter Hook, and keyboardist Gillian Gilbert, made music history. Successfully fusing new wave, electronica, synth-pop, and club music earlier than many bands now seen as contemporaries, their unique sound was as insightful and soulful as it was perfectly suited for the dance floor. From their earliest singles to their latest hits, this historic double-disc collection offers a career-spanning portrait of one of the most enduring and distinctive bands in modern rock.

Customer Reviews:

Breathed New Life into New Order.......2007-06-27

The remastering here is exceptional. You have never heard the older tracks the way they sound on this compilation. This has replaced Substance as my New Order quick fix album.

A great intro for beginners and must have for the collectors who only know these singles from the way they USED to sound. Amazing!

All in one CD!.......2007-01-03

Great stuff, a must needed cd to go along with Substance!

Lords of the New Wave.......2006-08-21

The 80's gave birth to the most unique genre of music in history. The enigma that was New Wave was appreciated but all music fans. From the pop charts, to the underground it was music with depth, fun and a very catchy sound you could dance to or blast in your car. Yet, one band stands out on top and that is the band New Order.

New Order may not have been the most well known in music. Yet if you heard the well known songs Blue Monday and Bizzare Love Triangle you enjoyed them even though you didn't know who sang them. I have to say listening to this band in retrospect, never have I heard more deep, heartfelt song writting. I mean I don't want to knock a band like the Beatles but New Order surley beats them in the song writting catagory. These songs when listened to can bring your heart to skip a beat or even a tear to your eyes. If you listen to the song 1963 you will surley understand what I am getting at.

New Order is a band that must not be over looked. If you look at the bands beginings with Joy Division these are people that really had alot of stories to tell and emotions to bring their music to life. Give a listen you will probably be as surprised as I was.

The Perfect Set for Your Driving Pleasure!!.......2006-08-07

Though the classic two CD set "Substance" had some amazing mixes, it is a real treat to get the single versions of their many hits over the past quarter century in one place. Some of the mixes on "Substance" went on just a little too long, but here, it's all killer, no filler. Plus, we get their many excellent singles released after 1987, including "Regret" which gets my vote for best New Order song EVER!!

P.S. As of this writing, this two CD set is available on itunes for a whopping $9.90! That's right kids - 31 songs for less than 10 bucks.

supersedes substance and best of..........2006-05-03

compilations are rarely as gratifying as this first-rate collection from one of the most enduring groups of the past couple decades. long-time fans shouldnt feel cheated making this purchase as it contains different and in many cases vastly superior mixes to previous cd releases, and older tracks are given new life with a brilliant remastering.

the casual and curious alike will find a perfect starting point here. new orders singles have invariably been their most essential tunes and if you easily tire of extended mixes then the shorter 7" versions of each song will give this set much more staying power in your rotation (the original blue monday 12" being the lone and a welcomed exception.) if youre just catching up with new order then this comp is an excellent intro and will serve as a useful barometer to determine which of their albums youd like to investigate.

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Better than the UK Version
7 Years and Going Strong
Very Innovative
the best?
awesome

The Best of New Order
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Tracks:

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Manchester's pivotal post-punk quartet offer a 16-track opus that skips obscurities and 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 "True Faith" and "Bizarre Love Triangle." --Jeff Bateman

Album Details

The International Edition of "The Best of New Order" is Practically a Completely Different Album from the American Equivalent. It Includes their Greatest Hits as They were Marketed in England and Europe. Tracks Included Here and Not Found on the USA Version Include "The Perfect Kiss", "Shell Shock" (From the Motion Picture "Pretty in Pink"), "Thieves Like Us" and "1963 (64 Version)".

Customer Reviews:

Better than the UK Version.......2006-08-30

All tracks are classics in their own way a must have for any diehard New order fan as the track listing differs from the UK version. Gone are the tracks found on Substance and in come the opening tracks from new orders first 3 albums + Lets Go(Nothing for me) a barnstormer of a track which I believe is only available on here or on the Retro box set. All in all a fine add on to your collection.

7 Years and Going Strong.......2006-06-11

That's how long it's been since I've discovered New Order and, consequently, it's also how long they've been my favorite band. I am reviewing this album a second time because I forgot the e-mail and password I had for my other account (brilliant move, I know). With that said, this sweet, resplendent compilation was the second CD I purchased by the group, following Substance. While I love both collections with about the same intensity now, I have to admit that I liked New Order's "Best Of" much more at the start. While Substance is an awesome album of singles that is a nessecity for any true fan of the band, "The Best Of New Order" is more accessible to new fans as well as to those who may be only casual listeners. The songs are short, but sweet: an excellent fusion of rock, pop and techno. It's difficult to choose the standouts, because doing so would mean having to name at least 3/4's of the tracks on this CD.

However, I have to make mention of both "True Faith" and "Bizarre Love Triangle," because these are the two pop gems that hooked me into the band. Hearing Bernard Sumner's smoothe vocals singing "I used to think that the day would never come I'd see delight in the shade of the morning sun" on the radio (yes, there used to be a station in the Bay Area that played this song on a regular basis!) used to give me a serious emotional high. The same with "Bizarre Love Triangle's" catchy chorus, "Every time I see you falling I get down on my knees and pray." While these two tracks I'm sure have been worn out by long time fans (as they have by me), they are the perfect tunes for attracting new listeners who love a danceable synth-pop sound. I only wish that the former track hadn't been cut down to about 4 and a half minutes (the original is close to 6 minutes long). For some reason I really like the editing in BLT '95, though, and I even like the remixing.

Other standouts include "1963", which sounds softer than the original and opens with a nice accoustic riff, the insanely catchy "Touched By the Hand Of God," and the incredibly underrated opener, "Let's Go (Nothing For Me)." I had heard that last track on a radio station as well and I had no idea who sang it until I found New Order via True Faith and BLT. As I stated in my earlier review, I believe this compilation compliments, rather than replaces Substance very nicely. True, it's missing some great singles (Perfect Kiss, Temptation, Subculture) but it also has some classics that Substance missed (Age Of Consent, Dreams Never End, Love Vigilantes). So, I would have to highly recommend getting both. Acquire and enjoy!

Very Innovative.......2006-01-05

I'm a college student, and I find that current pop music doesn't do it for me. In fact, most of my friends listen to music that dates from the 1960s to the early 90s. I love this CD, New Order is very easy to listen to and enjoy. You can even hear the foundations of modern day house music within some of the tracks. The melancholy tone of the lead singer is definitive of a lot of the pop in the 80s, yet he does not bore you. Although I do admit, you can tell that all the tracks have somewhat of a general way of being constructed; so I recommend listening to the 30 second snippets that Amazon provides to decided if you really want to buy it. However, if you want a CD that is somewhat definitive of 80s Brit Pop, and made a huge impact on the Pop scene, I would definitely recommend buying this. It's a great compilation of the music by New Order.

the best?.......2005-12-02

not good, not also bad, I just like half of the tracks, while skip the other half

awesome.......2005-09-28

this has quickly elevated itself to one of my favorite cd's to listen to, every track selected is really great and I rarely skip over any of them. This truly is "the best of" new order, and one of the best group compilations i've ever purchased. Definetly a worth while record.

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Great.
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What's all the fuss...

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Confusion
Thieves Like Us
Perfect Kiss
Subculture
Shellshock
State of the Nation
Bizarre Love Triangle
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1963

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It's a simple concept--the first dozen singles by New Order collected, a couple of them rerecorded--but it's also a totally entertaining seven-year history of the band that married British post-punk alienation to the relentless hedonism of the dance floor. The band's hits were always deeply unconventional (like the haunting "Blue Monday," essentially a seven-minute drum machine test with a short lyric that alluded to the Falklands War), but they were brilliant productions, layering dozens of electronic countermelodies and percussion tricks over Barney Sumner's uncertain warble and Peter Hook's lead bass parts. Though they're audio snapshots of the dance beats of their time, they've held up both as club classics and as idiosyncratic rock songs. --Douglas Wolk

Customer Reviews:

magic disappearing CD.......2007-02-15

Anyone who says this is not one of the best CD's ever is an idiot. The music, although (I can't believe it) is 20 yrs old now, is still fresh and so ultimately energetic and dance inspiring ! It's the only CD I've bought at least 3 times and it keeps 'disappearing'.. I'll forgive my friends and others who must borrow and keep it forever... I'll keep buying it because it's that good I must keep it in my collection.. I'm finally going to wise-up and burn it to my Ipod.. Hopefully I can keep that :)

Great........2006-12-26

In the 80s/90s, I used to despise so many artists because of musical blindness. Well, I was totally right about New order. They are among the most annoying bands on earth. Buy it and suffer .

Perfection.......2006-11-20

Usually I try to not be excessively succinct, but for this one, I'll say the following:

This is an essential 2 Disc set. Rarely are compilations this excellent. Extended A-side of majestic proportions. B-sides of vast or trifled status. Combine it all and you get a perfect set.

It's Substance...what else?.......2006-10-09

I've listened to this more times than I've told my Dad that I love him. Maybe my priorities are wrong but this album is practically a family member. A genius overview of New Order's early and mid-career that they should have stuck to on later compilations. The songs here are classics. Some of the best dance music ever made, some of the best rock and roll ever made and some of the best pop ever made with some of the best song titles ever. All put togther with something so sadly lacking in today's ugly world..a little thing called..class.

A masterpiece.

What's all the fuss..........2006-09-24

Not terrible, but I don't get the hype. To me, it's just New Wave Disco-and Disco was bad in the 70's. Finally, what's this doing in a "Power Pop" category? No freaking way is this remotely Power Pop! What a disgrace to Power Pop lovers.

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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##

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Release Date: 1990-10-25

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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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BEST OF NEW ORDER
One of the best.
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Technique
New Order
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ASIN: B000002LGS
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Fine Time
All The Way
Love Less
Round & Round
Guilty Partner
Run
Mr Disco
Vanishing Point
Dream Attack

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Technique is New Order's most fully realized dance album. Although other New Order albums have been mighty danceable, this recording contains a masterful use of the acid-house trends storming the club scene in 1989, when this album was released. New Order embraced the technology that was available at the time but never substituted brilliant song structures with prefabricated formats that sequencers, samplers, and other high-tech noisemakers can easily provide. They intelligently used these devices to incorporate elements of a broader genre beyond the "New Order sound," proving that even while experimenting with musical trends and other fleeting diversions, this accomplished group is capable of pulling off a genre-defining album without ever losing sight of their own identity. --Beth Bessmer

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Ah yes, back when New Order was still good.......2007-07-09

It seems like lately they're little more than a tribute band of themselves, but Technique belongs in any serious New Order fan's collection.

BEST OF NEW ORDER.......2007-05-25

This is the best New Order CD hands down, if you only have money for one New Order CD, BUY THIS ONE!!!

One of the best........2006-06-27

Lots of techno, very upbeat. One of the best for New Order. Almost as good as Brotherhood.

Still the Best.......2006-06-11

Yes, I like the new albums, "Get Ready" and "Waiting For the Siren's Call" quite a bit, but this classic is still my favorite overall. The opener, "Fine Time" sounds a little out of place and is by no means an indicator of things to come, but it's still an oddly catchy piece in its own right. And some of the lyrics are just hilarious (You know I've met a lot of cool chicks, but I've never met one with all her own teeth). What follows, however, is a string of beautiful, well-crafted masterpieces. Some of them have a more accoustic sound (All The Way, Love Less, Dream Attack) while others are more dance-based (Round and Round, Vanishing Point, Mr. Disco), but they're all excellent songs. The former three would have to be my favorites, though. All in all it's a very short album, about 40 minutes, but it contains no filler. I recommend it to any New Order fan who hasn't already purchased it yet (can't imagine there are many of those) or to people who love good music in general.

you got style, you got class, but most of all--you got a lot of technique.......2006-06-03

there's really nothing new anyone can say about new order. to say their influence is far-reaching would be an understantment. most people, and understandably so, cite 'blue monday,' 'bizarre love triangle,' '1963,' and 'true faith,' as new order's defining songs (me, i say 'regret' and 'touched by the hand of god' are their best songs). it is, however, a tough argument to reject. however, most of new order's albums as wholes were a tad incosistent and sprinkled in on top of the undeniable brilliance of so many tracks was filler that weighed some albums down.

it was with their 1989 release, 'technique,' that new order finally nailed an entire album. new order 'purists' will likely disagree, but such disagreements are usually emotionally-charged and short-sided, and probably due in large part to 'technique's' commercial success. 'technique' begins withs one of new order's finest moments, the brilliant 'technique.' almost devoid of a vocal track, it was a fuzzy, acid-induced, dance-floor stomper. it seems an unlikely first single from the album, but a first single it was and. what's great about 'technique' is that the rest of the album is that it vascillates between vintage new order dance-tronica ('round and round,' 'mr. disco,' 'vanishing point') and more acoustical dance numbers ('all the way,' 'run,' 'loveless'). a few people complain that 'all the way' is a 'just like heaven' clone. it may use the exact same chord pattern, but then again so do several hundred other songs. the comparisons end there and 'all the way' stands on it's own as a brilliant track.

'round and round' is another absolutely classic new order single, every bit as good as 'blue monday' and 'true faith.' the band brought the dance beats to the forefront and let them shine. noticeably muted (and almost invisible) is peter hook's trademark bass. the funny thing is that 'round and round' is such a spectacular song that you barely notice its lack of prominence.

'run,' in my opinion, is the album standout. steven morris'running drum-line (listen closely, the drums are brilliant) and gillian gilbert's synthline serve as a nice counterpoint to peter hook's seductive bass and bernard's plaintive guitar melody. but what makes it special to me is gillian's synths the last minute of the song. it's like listening to a sunset. it's beautiful, terrible cliches aside.

what's puzzling about the album is its cover: nowhere do you find the band's name nor the album title. it may be a statement in and of itself: new order *knew* it was a great album, and additing a title or the band name might in some way detract from the album's brilliance. then again, maybe not. knowing new order, it could just have easily been a joke.

new order's induction into the rock 'n roll hall of fame can't be far off, and it will most deserved. new order, without question, is perhaps the defining dance band of the era.

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Cohesive trio of three strong musicians
Primish?
Amazing effort
Claypool Dominates . . . As Usual
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The Grand Pecking Order
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ASIN: B00005OL93
Release Date: 2001-10-02

Tracks:

Little Faces
Oz is Ever Floating
Mr. Oysterhead
Shadow Of A Man
Radon Balloon
Army's On Ecstasy
Rubberneck Lions
Polka Dot Rose
Birthday Boys
Wield The Spade
Pseudo Suicide
The Grand Pecking Order
Owner Of The World

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It's not difficult to see why Trey Anastasio (of Phish) and Les Claypool (of Primus) have a musical attraction to each other: they both revel in a balance of technical proficiency and head-spinning absurdity. Of course, Frank Zappa was a pioneer in this realm and you can hear his influence throughout. With former Police drummer Stewart Copeland on board as the third accomplice, Oysterhead pretty much wear out the lines between creativity and self-indulgence, between the clever and the goofy--a fact that is not at all surprising given the histories of Anastasio and Claypool, neither of whom are known for their self-editing abilities. Still, Oysterhead earns considerable points for the level of musicianship, originality, and sheer abandon of the project. And Copeland seems liberated by the setting, showing ingenuity and dexterity in driving these ultra-quirky tunes. In the end, this mix of clunky funk and decadent weirdness is maddening almost as much as it is rewarding, but The Grand Pecking Order has a sinister futuristic quality that is simply too peculiar to ignore. --Marc Greilsamer

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Cohesive trio of three strong musicians.......2007-01-21

I wound up getting this disc and Colonel Claypool's Bucket of Bernie Brains in the same shipment, so it becomes hard to talk about one without referring to the other.

Oysterhead is the joining of three very suprising forces: Les Claypool of Primus, Trey Anastasio of Phish and Stewart Copeland of The Police. Claypool has long established his wonderful oddity-stature in music by combining the aura of sea shanties with the virtuosity of Frank Zappa with the humor and off-kilterness of The Residents, topped off with a dollop of punk-funk. Anastasio, as a part of Phish, has long cemented a reputation of jam with humor, making them a version of The Grateful Dead that is a lot more fun to listen to. And Copeland may not have been the most visible of The Police (Sting, no doubt, took care of that), but his experiments in sound with his post-Police soundtrack work has made him a quiet force in percussion.

And surprisingly, this trio really melds well into a sound that clearly has characteristics of all three, but does not come across as a bunch of characters trying to take centerstage, but melt together into some great songs. Certainly, there are components that one could point out and attribute to particular band members. The lyrics of "Mr. Oysterhead," for example, smack loudly of the Claypool touch, and the form of songs like "Oz Is Ever Floating" seems melodically loose enough to be attributed to Anastasio, but overall it seems that the three really come together well. Songs like "Little Faces" and "Wield the Spade" are sharp and full songs, playful and virtuostic from every angle. While collaborations like Colonel Claypool's Bucket of Bernie Brains can feel a little disjointed at times, maybe because the personalities involved overwhelm the playing, Oysterhead seems always focused on the music first, and they let the personalities come through in a secondary fashion.

Primish?.......2006-08-23

This is one of those albums that once you hear who is involved, assuming you like these people, you say "I have to check that out". It's Les Claypool from Primus, Trey Anastasio from Phish, and Stewart Copeland from The Police. Three big names depending on your taste. My first advice on this is don't expect just a mesh of these groups. But then I realize that's really what it sounds like in a way. Within every song there are moments that remind you of "Frizzle Fry", and the next moment your thinking about "Rift". No, "King Of Pain" does not come to mind here. Trey does dominate on a few tracks, but mostly this sounds like a Les Claypool album with guests. It's a great collaboration and a huge mess all at once. Bottom line is, if you think you might like it, you will.

Amazing effort.......2006-05-26

Trey Anistasio, Les Claypool and Stuart Copeland deliver something really original and fresh on this album. I consider it a true masterpiece by three of the finest musicians around. The lyrics are clever and Les's voice adds a lot of character to the overall sound in typical Primus fashion, along with nimble fingered smoking bass riffs not fit for mortal ears. Trey adds a lot of previously unheard digital delay tricks to the mix with a lot of nice funk/jam style playing overlayed on top. Stuart offers up some of the most technically proficient and intricate drumming you will ever hear, and I do mean ever. So good and nuanced it'll give Neil Pert nightmares. It's a feast for the ears and highly listenable over and over again if you have an ear for music. The band is a jam concept and the album reflects it, more jazz structure than top 40. Police fans probably won't dig it as it isn't reggae. Phish fans will probably dig it, and Primus fans will love it if they've been aching for Les to play music that's less dissonant and more listenable. If you are a musician like me, this CD will floor you. You will hear something new or different every time you spin it.

Claypool Dominates . . . As Usual.......2006-01-26

If you like Primus or any of the myriad side projects of uber-bassist Les Claypool, you will probably go for this one. Claypool's frenetic bass style turns anything it touches into virtual Primus music, although this album is an interesting twist on the formula. I think it works surprisingly well, thanks in large part to the humble open-mindedness of star musicians Trey Anastasio and Stewart Copeland and their willingness to collaborate/submerge themselves into the Claypool realm.

Clearly, some songs are better than others. I really like "Armys on Ecstasy," "Pseudo Suicide," and I think the biggest downer track here, "Shadow of a Man," may actually be the best one - it does admittedly have a real Primus feel to it. Still, you might get tired of listening to the album front to back unless yer really in the mood for it . . .

The only Claypool music I can think of that subsumes into someone ELSE'S world, would be his collaborations with Tom Waits (which I love).

When all else has been done and said..........2005-09-16

...buy this album! Although the weakest of Les' side projects, Oysterhead is still goofy and fun enough, with the right bit of rock to boot, to make this a compelling release. Little Faces and Mr. Oysterhead show Oysterhead dabbling in the art of ambient rock, while songs like Oz Is Ever Floating and Army's On Ecstasy just plain rock. There are many repetitve tracks, such as Birthday Boys, Polka Dot Rose, Shadow Of A Man, and Wield The Spade, but even these are just so quirky that they're fun to listen to with the rest of the record. Trey and Les don't mix quite as well as, say, Les and Buckethead, but their personalities are aligned, making the music more interesting than anything else you're likely to hear in this day in age, where music is all about cookie cutter punk bands and cry-me-a-river-its-hard-being-me tunes. Enjoy this record, and buy C2B3 while you're at it. You won't be disappointed.

Best Cuts: Little Faces, Mr. Oysterhead, Oz Is Ever Floating, Army's On Ecstasy

The Classic Early Recordings in Chronological Order

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Django Reinhardt , Classic Early Recordings
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The Classic Early Recordings in Chronological Order
Django Reinhardt , and Stephane Grappelli
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Paris and London: 1937-1948, Vol. 2
Quintette du Hot Club de France: 25 Classics 1934-1940
Django: The Life and Music of a Gypsy Legend
In Solitaire: Complete Recordings for Solo Guitar
The Best of Django Reinhardt

ASIN: B00004S5WA
Release Date: 2000-05-16

Tracks:

I Saw Stars (Unissued As 78) (September 1934)
I'm Confessin'
Dinah
Tiger Rag
Oh Lady Be Good
I Saw Stars (December 1934)
Lily Belle May June
Sweet Sue, Just You
I'm Confessin'
The Continental
Blue Drag
Swanee River
The Sunshine Of Your Smile
Ultrafox
Avalon
Smoke Rings
Clouds
Believe It, Beloved
I've Found A New Baby
St. Louis Blues
Crazy Rhythm
The Sheik Of Araby
Chasing Shadows
I've Had My Moments
Some Of These Days
Djangology

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Honeysuckle Rose
Sweet Georgia Brown
Night And Day
My Sweet
Souvenirs
Daphne
Black And White
Stompin' At Decca
Tornerai
If I Had You
It Had To Be You
Nocturne
The Flat Foot Foogie
The Lambeth Walk
Why Shouldn't I?
I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
Please Be Kind
Louise
Improvisation No.2
Undecided
HCQ Strut
Don't Worry 'Bout Me
The Man I Love
My Sweet
I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
Improvisation No.2

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Billets Doux
Swing From Paris
Them There Eyes
Three Little Words
Appel Direct
Hungaria
Hungaria
Jeepers Creepers
Jeepers Creepers
Swing '39
Japanese Sandman
I Wonder Where My Baby Is Tonight
I Wonder Where My Baby Is Tonight
Tea For Two
Tea For Two
My Melancholy Baby
Time On My Hands
Twelfth Year
Twelfth Year
My Melancholy Baby
Japanese Sandman
Tea For Two
I Wonder Where My Baby Is Tonight
Hungaria

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Blue Moon
Avalon
What A Difference A Day Made
Stardust
St. Louis Blues
Limehouse Blues
I Got Rhythm
I've Found A New Baby
It Was So Beautiful
China Boy
Moon Glow
It Don't Mean A Thing
I'se A-Muggin'
I Can't Give You Anything But Love
Oriental Shuffle
After You've Gone
Are You In The Mood?
Limehouse Blues
Nagasaki
Swing Guitars
Georgia On My Mind
Shine
In The Still Of The Night
Sweet Chorus

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Exactly Like You
Charleston
You're Driving Me Crazy
Tears
Solitude
Hot Lips
Ain't Misbehavin'
Rose Room
Body And Soul
When Day Is Done
Runnin' Wild
Chicago
Liebestraum No.3
Miss Annabelle Lee
A Little Love, A Little Kiss
Mystery Pacific
In A Sentimental Mood
The Sheik Of Araby
Improvisation
Parfum
Alabamy Bound
Rosetta
Stardust
The Object Of My Affection

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This wonderful five-disc box is an indispensable collection of prewar, prebop jazz that belongs in the company of your finest Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Benny Goodman sets. Technically, this isn't a true box set--it merely collects five single-disc compilations under one slipcase--but it is infinitely rewarding nonetheless. Disheartened by what he thought were sonically subpar Reinhardt collections, Ted Kendall undertook an ambitious mission to find the best original sources for this classic material and then meticulously remastered them. He wisely opted to leave in some of the surface noise to maintain the clarity and integrity of the music. And what glorious, jubilant music it is! Dating to the very first Quintet of the Hot Club of France sessions in September 1934 (before they'd even established that moniker), the collection includes all the landmark recordings Reinhardt made for Ultraphone, Decca (its English and French labels), and HMV up through the Quintet's 1939 breakup on the eve of World War II. Reinhardt's guitar work is spirited and adventurous throughout--lightning-quick runs, insistent rhythm work, and hybrid "riffs" that seem to split the difference. Nearly all the cuts feature the elegant but vivacious violin work of his most famous foil, Stephane Grappelli, who certainly deserves co-billing on the set. The way the two feed off each other's energy is magical. Despite their well-documented personality clashes, the twosome remains perhaps the most synergistic in jazz history, constantly engaging in their incredible cat-and-mouse games. Often overlooked are the songwriting talents of the two musicians, who contributed several standards to the jazz canon. Though mostly focused on the Quintet recordings, the set detours for such oddities as a pair of solo Reinhardt cuts from 1937 and collaborations with Coleman Hawkins. Simply delightful from beginning to end. --Marc Greilsamer

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Wonderful - for the Purists among us.......2007-07-02

Django Reinhardt's music is a study in Jazz influence, improvisation and sheer exuberance. These recordings take you through his early years and maturity as an astonishing guitarist. If you understand guitar and what it took for him to play as he did, your appreciation for the technical virtuosity cannot but respond to his work.

The digital re-masterings themselves faithfully reproduce the original sounds, complete with all of the surface noise that attended those early 78's. For the purist this is no problem because the desire is to not have any of the music also filtered. For those who are into casual listening or background music while you drive, especially if you listen at high volume, you might find it a bit distracting.

One of the most delightful aspects of Reinhardt's group is Stephan Grappely's Jazz violin. We don't think of the violin as a jazz instrument very often, but these folks made it work wonderfully in group. Reinhardt shared the lead often with his band and it gives the music a diversity which enables sustained listening without boredom.

Good group, good selections, good music.

Django Reinhardt , Classic Early Recordings.......2007-04-12

Like the Supreme Court Justice opined about obscenity [I'm informed],
he said if he saw it he would know what it was. I have sonically seen
Django and I know what JAZZ GENIUS IS!! He and his consorts swing from
the beginning to the end every time they do a tune. Being an un-recon-
structed Stan Kenton fan of some 60 + years, I recognize that except
for some Shorty Rogers charts and particularly "Stompin' At The Savoy"
by Bill Holman, Django could have made even the Kenton band swing! How
he could swing so hard with a wounded wing is an education. If you dig
jazz or think you might, this is the ONE to buy.

Tout Sweet.......2007-01-08

Imagine yourself luxuriously pouring time down the drain in some obscure cafe, contemplating the crumbling Parisian skyline through an absinthe-induced fog, puffing on a Gauloise sans filtre securely plugged into an ivory cigarette holder. At the adjoining table a taciturn J.P. Sartre is cheating at solitaire. Out back, on the cobblestone street worn smooth by centuries of horse hooves, Gertrude Stein is rebuilding the transmission of an American Jeep. This is your sound track.

The Classic Early Recordings of Django Reinhardt is one of the best deals in the entire Amazon jungle. From sound quality to song selection to sheer quantity, this superb 5-CD set recreates a whole environment; it transports you to another place and time. Perhaps the only flaw is that Stephane Grappelly does not get equal billing - the real magic of this music is found in the interplay between these two giants.

It is tempting to say that Reinhardt was the Hendrix of his generation; it is perhaps more accurate to say that Hendrix was the Reinhardt of his generation. Django Reinhardt, (believed by some to be the best guitarist ever), belongs in the same pantheon with Art Tatum and Charlie Parker - he exhibited almost Faustian brilliance, worlds beyond other players. Green bananas are advised to remember that everything Reinhardt played - he actually played - these recordings were made long before technology took the place of talent.

Reinhardt's style is extremely athletic, he strums as if he is trying to rip the strings off. Lightning-quick riffs are tossed off almost thoughtlessly, creating a vibrant, racing energy. Grappelly's elegant, lyrical violin is the perfect counterpoint, where Reinhardt drives, Grappelly soars. As staggeringly fast as Reinhardt is, Grappelly never strains to keep up, his work here establishes him as heavyweight champ of jazz violin. This music is relentlessly joyful, upbeat, and sweet. While it is always possible to analyze it for sheer technical virtuosity, the temptation to fall under its magical spell is far greater. Absolutely enchanting.

Guitarist Supreme-Django Reinhardt.......2006-08-20

This is a first for us to hear Django play guitar.A simply wonderful set of his recordings. We love his way of playing. So expressive and uplifting and up to date.He is very accomplished musician. "Ted Kendall" (sound engineer) did a fine job of restoring of original recordings. The CD and case like new. Arrived on time. Seller highly recommended!

if you have the mosaic and you're wondering..........2006-05-05

it may have been pointed out another reviewer, but:
if you have the mosaic swing/hmv set and you're concerned about overlap, go ahead and get this set. there's only about a disc and a half of overlap. 3 1/2 hours' worth of non-duplicates, of sessions which preceded those in the mosaic and, even better, the complete paris and london decca sides from '38-39. restoration-wise, these are a little noisier than the mosaic, but also sweeter top end. different approach, i like both. pure joy.

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O.K., but far from their best
The Definitive Work By The Splendid New Order
the pinnacle of all their brilliance
Off the Hook!
"Tonight I Should Have Stayed At Home..."

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Release Date: 1990-10-25

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With the 1985 release of Low Life, New Order put forth their most commercially accessible effort to date. While some of the dark-wave drippings of their Joy Division roots are evident, high energy progressions, which would carry them for years to come, began to emerge here. Hits like "Perfect Kiss" and "Sub-Culture," with their synth hooks, club-stomping accents, and visceral lyrics, helped bridge the gap for growing synth-pop audiences who bolstered their success. Other refined techniques on the album became standard New Order conventions: sweeping analogue rolls, live and sequenced drum percussion, tight bass melodies, and edgy guitar leads. Sustained by a peerless level of emotional involvement, the vocals and lyrics further entice the listener with the obliquely nuanced style of Bernard Sumner. Standing the test of time, this release is a must-have in order to understand the origins of introspective pop-wave culture. --Lucas Hilbert

Customer Reviews:

O.K., but far from their best.......2006-06-09

For those fans more into New Order's 80's techno-brit-pop sound, I suppose "Low-Life" might be a favorite. To me though, the band really came into its own with the lusher and more layered sounds of "Republic," "Get Ready," and "Waiting for the Sirens' Call," N.O.'s last three albums. While "Sub-Culture" is certainly one of their dance classics, it really doesn't have the resonance of "Age of Consent" or "Blue Monday." "Love Vigilantes" and "Perfect Kiss" are certainly fun, but hardly stand out. The other tracks (other than "Elegia" and "Sunrise," which are discussed below) hardly make an impression. In general Bernard Sumner's vocals and lyrics on "Low-Life" are sub-par.

There are two songs on "Low Life" I like quite alot. The instrumental "Elegia" strongly reminds me of the soundtrack from the "Phantasm" movies, and that, by itself, is enough for me to really like the song. What truly puzzles me though is that the other reviewers don't unanimously acknowledge what is clearly the best song on the album by far: the amazing "Sunrise." Finally we hear what the boys can sound like playing real instruments -- scintillating guitars, riveting bass-line, real drums, and Bernard Sumner singing with soul. Oh yeah, and let's not forget the song's obvious connection to The Cure's monumental "A Forest." Surely the opening notes are a dead giveaway that the comparison is meant to be made.

With these earlier albums, those with my taste heard alot of potential in New Order, but may have been somewhat put off by the all too frequent reliance on 80's styled synthesizers and drum machines. But the best was yet to come, as Bernard Sumner continued to grow into his role as the creative force of the band, both musically and lyrically.

The Definitive Work By The Splendid New Order.......2005-12-19

"Low Life" is New Order's definitive work, and a defining moment in 80's music. Finally finding their post-Joy Division voice after the splendid but less confident "Power, Corruption & Lies", New Order joyfully arrive fully formed on "Low Life". Every song bristles with energy and is celebratory, even when dark. Starting with the haunting but deceptively upbeat "Love Vigilantes" it's game on. "The Perfect Kiss" follows, yet another New Order classic, and "Low Life" is chock full of them. There is the darkly sophisticated "Sooner Than You Think", club favorite "Sub-culture", and the gorgeous, and I mean gorgeous instrumental "Elegeia". The incredibly buoyant "Face Up" ends things. The sound of "Low Life" is everything that made New Order so very unique, and what still sets them apart as absolute originals; no one else sounds like them. Musically the relentlessly inventive and energetic counterpoint of synth, bass, guitar, and percussion create a sound that simply compells and propels every song. Bernard Sumner's lyrics and enigmatic vocals bring the sinister contrast to the almost ebullient chemistry of the music. "Low Life" is a midnight sun of happy darkness, and one of the very best albums of the 80's.

the pinnacle of all their brilliance.......2005-06-04

This album is a cut above everything else they've ever done, and that's saying a lot. Even with New Order's long and magnificent career, I think this album truly stands out as something special. It has that special quality that can only be attained when Bernard is "Pumped Full of Drugs."

New Order has had so many songs with vague and hard-to-puzzle lyrics, but "Love Vigilantes" actually narrates the story of a man fighting in Vietman. Not my favorite song on the CD, but a good one.

If you're considering buying this album, you've probably already heard "The Perfect Kiss," and you know just how complex and beautiful this song is. If you haven't heard it, then you need to buy the album just to experience this one song. A lot of people prefer the longer version found on Substance, but I've always prefered the shorter one... it's just a rush.

The first time I listened to "This Time of Night," I thought to myself, "Wow, this is so 80's." The drums definitely give it a very typical 80's feel and in some ways I think it is exemplary of mid-80's synthpop, but it still kicks the ass of anything else like it.

"Sunrise" is the only song here that I've ever seen receive any real criticism. The guitar is very heavy, almost too heavy, and maybe the song isn't quite up to the standards of the rest of the album, but it's still New Order, and damn good.

"Elegia" perfectly lives up to its title and is one of my favorite instrumental tracks. The song is a line drawn between the first and second parts of the album, but in a good way.

"Sooner Than You Think" is always overlooked. Hard not to be, when it shares a disc with such greatness, but it stands on its own. The song starts in a mellow sort of way (following "Elegia," it almost has to), but after a minute or so, there's a kick-in with the sort of subdued energy that no one does like New Order.

"Sub-culture" is one of those songs that has caused New Order to be labelled "dark pop." Bernard's voice is almost monotone and emotionless at times, and it complements the song much more than any sort of lyric-matching wailing would have.

"Face Up" is a mood-lifter after Sub-Culture. I think others would agree that this one is reminiscent of "The Village" on Power, Corruption, and Lies. An all around good song, and a nice closer to their best of albums.

Off the Hook!.......2005-05-11

This an awfully good album. I picked this up after purchasing Substance and Brotherhood back in the day.

I remember lying in my bed thinking this band is ridiculously good. Only two of these songs appear on Substance when realistically Love Vigilates would be the high point of most bands careers.

Pick it up and discover what the 80's were all about!

"Tonight I Should Have Stayed At Home...".......2004-08-24

Here you have it, New Order's first full fledged masterpiece. Flawless in every way, shape, and form. Band members Sumner, Morris, Hook, and that fine fox Gillian hit every note. "Low-Life" is sort of the theme for the whole album, because throughout the album the members of New Order make it blatently clear that they are in fact "low-lifes". If they are "low-lifes", they are some of the most talented, charismatic, hot (one member anyway) "low-lifes" I've ever heard. Now that you've seen my sneaky ploy to use the term "low-life" as many times as I can in a two sentence period let's get down to reviewing this album. This is one of the few albums where I don't think about how hot Gillian is when listening to it, and that takes a lot of willpower. That shows how good this album really is. "Love Vigilantes" starts off the album and is more or less a metaphor for Sumner being lost, alone, and confused for so long from Ian Curtis's death, but he finally finds his way home. Just so you know, that interpretation was probably a bunch of bullcrap, as I am really bad at interpreting lyrics. No matter what hidden message lies in the song, it doesn't change anything as the song is great, very, very poppy, but not overly sugar coated as to where it leaves a bad taste in your mouth, like that candy "Warheads". The second track, "The Perfect Kiss", is the most masterful use of synths I've ever heard. The song is just so elegant, and it's arguably the most complex song with synths ever recorded, screw The Cure. The rest of the album is great. "This Time Of Night" is probably the best dark and gritty song that New Order wrote, leagues above their Movement stuff. "Elegia" is one of my favorite instrumentals every, and it lives up to it's title. Every song is excellence, there's no reason to go in and review every song from you. I will tell you this though, "Face Up" has, in my opinion, the best vocal performance by Sumner ever. Uplifting and spirtual. Every song on here is a ten out of ten. And that is why it's my favourite album of all time.

Christopher Parkening - The Great Recordings ~ By America's Preeminent Guitar Virtuoso

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Excellent recording
Highly Recommended!
Amazing
A gentleman musical agreement!
Extreme virtuosity

Christopher Parkening - The Great Recordings ~ By America's Preeminent Guitar Virtuoso
Johann Sebastian Bach , François Couperin , Gabriel Fauré , Isaac Albeniz , Anonymous , Francisco Tarrega (y Eixea) , Silvius Leopold Weiss , Claude Debussy , Maurice Ravel , Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , Gordon Young , Georg Philipp Telemann , Heitor Villa-Lobos , Manuel de Falla , Manuel Ponce , Enrique Granados , Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco , Andrew York , Fernando Sor , Gaspar Sanz , Joaquin Rodrigo , and Christopher Parkening
Manufacturer: EMI Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Duets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

Fugues | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Christopher Parkening plays Bach
Simple Gifts: Christopher Parkening
In the Spanish Style / Christopher Parkening
The Christopher Parkening Guitar Method - Volume 2: Guitar Technique
Christopher Parkening - A Tribute to Segovia

ASIN: B000002RTR
Release Date: 1993-09-14

Tracks:

Fugue From Violin Sonata No. 1, BWV 1001 - J S Bach
Estudio brillante
Etude No. 1 In E Minor
Recuerdos de la Alhambra
Leyenda
Romance
Rumores de la Caleta
Capricho Arabe
Cantata 147: Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring
Well-Tempered Clavier: Prelude No. 1
Well-Tempered Clavier: Prelude No. 6
Cantata 140: Sleepers Awake
Prelude, Fugue, And Allegro: Allegro
Cantata 208: Sheep May Safely Graze
Les Barricades mysterieuses
Preambulo & Allegro vivo: Preambulo And Allegro vivo
Passacaglia
The Girl With The Flaxen Hair
Gymnopedie No. 1
Empress Of The Pagodas
Afro-Cuban Lullaby

Tracks:

Fourth Lute Suite: Praludium
Fairest Lord Jesus
Praise Ye The Lord, K. 339
Simple Gifts
Hymn Of Christian Joy
Cantata 29: We Thank Thee, Lord
Cantata 156: Arioso
Cantata 99: What God Hath Done
Canon
Dolly Suite: Berceuse
La Vida breve: Spanish Dance No. 1
Terezinha De Jesus
Prelude (In The Baroque Style)
Goyescas: Intermezzo
Prelude & Fugue No. 4 In E: Fugue
Evening Dance
Variations On A Theme Of Mozart
Canarlos
La Maja de Goya
El Noi de la Mare
Concierto de Aranjuez: Adagio - J. Rodrigo

Customer Reviews:

Excellent recording.......2007-05-12

If you are a fan of classical guitar than this is a must own set. I enjoy every moment.

Highly Recommended!.......2006-12-23

I would recommend this CD to anyone who loves music--period! Christopher Parkening is unquestionably one of the greatest classical guitarists of all-time. He embodies personal excellence like no other and is a brilliant artist. This CD is a must-have for any classical enthusiast. My favorite pieces include: Tárrega's "Recuerdos de la Alhambra," "Romance," Bach's "Prelude No. 6," and Rodrigo's "Concierto de Aranjuez." There are other versions of these pieces as well, but I always prefer Parkening's renditions, as they are oh so extraordinary--especially the recording of Aranjuez!! Other guitarists never seem to capture the essence of Rodrigo's musical masterpiece (e.g., Göran Söllescher in "Mad About Guitars"). But Parkening did! And the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra was a perfect accompaniment.

This CD is definitely worth buying. Included is a CD booklet, which illustrates the history of Parkening's illustrious career, interesting tidbits about all 25 recorded pieces, and several photos of his early life to his "breathtaking performance" at Rodrigo's 90th birthday celebration at the Royal Festival Hall in London, 1992.

Amazing.......2006-05-08

I am not going to go into great detail. I am working on a degree in classical guitar and I can say this is something to strive for. His musical interpretation of the peices represented here are some of the best I've heard. His tone,color, and phrasing is incredible.

A gentleman musical agreement! .......2006-03-16

In guitar ` s playing there have been many renowned performers, gifted of exuberant technique. But curiously the Apollonian playing is not by itself strictly enough. The guitar is the instrument which is closer to heart as any other one. It demands from you passion and sentiment. There have been three well known guitarists, one of them from England and the other one from Spain and the third one from Japan whose sensibility was totally absent in their performances.

But fortunately for us, there have been notable interpreters that have been maintained a desired balance and contrast between brain and heart, achieving great distinction and total acknowledgement around the world. I would name seven primordial names along the instrument `s story. First of all: the mythic soloist Andres Segovia, Regino Sainz de la Maza, John Williams, Alirio Diaz, Manuel Berrueco, Siegfried Behrend and Christopher Parkening, among the most representative ones of a great list.

Christopher Parkening `s career has made a brilliant colorist, an impeccable and sensitive interpreter of this well reduced repertoire. His profound artistic conviction and convincing phrasing has been a perpetual motive of constant invitations and presentations around the world.

Extreme virtuosity.......2005-09-25

CP has become my chief inspiration to improve as a classical guitarist. His performances here are, without exception, phenomenal. He makes the most difficult pieces sound effortless. I prefer CP over John Williams because, while Williams is also unquestionably a master, he sounds a bit robotic to me at times. CP, on the other hand, never sacrifices musicality to precision. He sublimely maintains both.

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