New Order - International [Import] [Original recording remastered]

Editorial Reviews
Album Description
New Order are deemed as one of the most influential and acclaimed bands of the 1980's. Now comes a brand new best of compilation featuring their greatest moments on one disc. From the brooding menace of Ceremony (as Joy Division) the electronic inspired 'Blue Monday', through to the perfect dance pop of 'Bizarre Love Triangle'. Also features 2 singles from 2001's hugely successful Get Ready album and 'Here to Stay' from the 24 Hour Party People soundtrack. Tracks, 'Ceremony', 'Blue Monday' (original 12-inch mix), 'Confusion' (Arthur Baker 12-inch mix), 'Thieves Like Us', 'Perfect Kiss' (original 12-inch mix), 'Shellshock', 'Bizarre Love Triangle' (Shep Pettibone 12-inch mix), 'True Faith' (original 12-inch mix), 'Touched by the Hand of God' (original 12-inch mix), 'Crystal', '60MPH' & 'Here to Stay'. WEA / 2002. No US release is planned.

Tracks:

Ceremony
Blue Monday (12" Mix)
Confusion (Arthur Baker 12" Mix)
Thieves Like Us
The Perfect Kiss (12" Mix)
Shellshock
Bizarre Love Triangle (Shep Pettibone 12" Mix)
True Faith (12" Mix)
Touched By The Hand God (12" Mix)
Round & Round
Regret
Crystal
60 Miles An Hour
Here To Stay (Radio Edit)

Customer Reviews:

DVD no more.......2005-12-08

I just got my copy from Amazon.com after having it in my wishlist for the longest while. Guess I should have checked more carefully because between the time I added the New Order: International CD to the wishlist vs when I ordered it, they no longer include the DVD - just the CD. And the DVD was the main reason I wanted this. So I'm feeling ripped off especailly when most of the comments on why people bought this was for the bonus DVD.

Must add to collection.......2005-09-11

If you are a fan of New Order than this is one to purchase. I bought this for the extended version of Bizarre Love Triangle and it is great.

Been there, done that, why bother.......2005-02-15

Seriously folks, This is the best ever??? Substance is the best "best of" album to get from New Order. The music from Technique on has been so-so and this collection is nothing more than a rehash of their 12"s at best.

Here is what you should do... get Substance and The Best Of New Order. This way you get the best of both old school and their newer stuff. Plus you get a couple of extra songs that deserve the recognition. Only buy this album if you have the extra cash to piss away.

Buy this for the remastering effort!!!.......2004-06-15

The earlier tracks here have never sounded this good. Remember 1986, when you ran out and bought Low-life and Brotherhood on CD? And you raved about how this new medium was INVENTED for THIS band? Then you shoved your old vinyl copies in a closet?

Well, here we are in 2004 (actual release 10/2002) and it appears they are finally getting around to remastering some of the tracks, probably due to Rhino's involvement. The sound on "Substance" just doesn't cut it anymore. I can't say this is worth full price, even with the bonus DVD. And the inclusion of three tracks from the recent "Get Ready" is unjustified. But the sound quality is SPECTACULAR. The clarity of Hook's bass lines has never been captured so well. The new transfers demonstrate very clean low- and sub-bass which can't be found elsewhere.

Hunt for this one in the bargain bins until the full catalog gets the remastering it deserves.

Bonus DVD!!!.......2003-10-25

Ok...this cd was ok, but nothing new. The main reason I bought it was for the dvd which is worth it 100%. I love the music videos for"true faith" and "perfect kiss". Blue monday is live from 5/11. I am not sure what year that is supposed to be, but I assume it was pretty recent since they look much older. "Blue monday-live from 5/11" is not my favorite on the 3 song dvd, but it is still really good. I would have prefered the music video for blue monday, but oh well...perhaps they will release some kind of video colection and I will buy it. If you are a new fan, I highly recommend "substance 1987" instead of this. That has most of these songs on it except for the last 4 or so. I would recommend this however for someone who is buying a new order release for the first time because it is all there hits, and you get a pretty good visual with the dvd. Substance is somewhat pricy especially for someone who is not even sure about this band. However stay away from the cd entitled "best of" until you have heard either this or substance. It is really good, but the track list is almost entirely different, and it isn't a great starter album. It is great for a secondary purchase though after you have bought "substance" or this one "international". But overall it is good as far as track selection goes, and as far as the dvd goes, it is a great companion to go with it. I can't complain.

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OUTSTANDING A MUST FOR ALL NEW ORDER HEADS
Morally repugnant
no, thank you
New Order - Remixed.
Well, its got a good beat...

The Rest of New Order
New Order
Manufacturer: Polygram International
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Tracks:

Worl [Perfecto Mix]
Blue Monday [Harfloor Mix]
True Faith [Shep Pettibone Mix]
Confusion [Pump Panel Reconstruction Mix]
Touched by the Hand of God [Biff andMemphis Remix]
Bizarre Love Triangle [Armand Van Helden Mix]
Ruined in a Day [K-Klass Mix]
Regret [Fire Island Mix]
Age of Consent [Howie B. mix]
Spooky [Magimix]

Album Description

1995 compilation, the remix companion to their 1994 collection 'The Best Of New Order'. 'Rest Of' features then updated mixes of 10 of their finest from both the '80s & '90s, including 'Blue Monday', 'Regret', 'True Faith', 'Bizarre Love Triangle', 'Age Of Consent', 'Touched By The Hand Of God', 'World' and 'Confusion'.

Album Description

1995 compilation, the remix companion to their 1994 collection 'The Best Of New Order'. 'Rest Of' features updated mixes of 10 of their finest from both the '80s and '90s. Tracks, World (Perfecto Mix), Blue Monday (Hardfloor Mix), True Faith (Shep Pettibo

Album Details

The Ancillary Second New Order Anthology is a Collection of Remixed Favorites that was Never Released in the USA features the Extended 'hardfloor' Remix of 'blue Monday', a Shep Pettibone Mix of 'true Faith', Armand Van Helden's Take on 'bizarre Love Triangle' plus Seven More.

Customer Reviews:

OUTSTANDING A MUST FOR ALL NEW ORDER HEADS.......2006-06-17

THIS ALBUM IS WORTH BUYING FOR THE UPDATED "CONFUSION" ALONE, ITS ACTUALLY THE BLADE THEME. KILLER REMIXES. I LOVE IT.

Morally repugnant.......2005-04-16

I bought this album used. After bringing it home and opening up the case, I found that a previous owner had scrawled a helpful warning in permanent marker on the disc face: "DAMN, THIS CD SUCKS". And now, having listened thoroughly, I wish I could track that person down and shake their hand.

Picture New Order songs "updated" by trendy guest artists including Paul Oakenfield and Armand Van Helden. Envision Sumner and Co.'s original tunes stripped of the melody and fragile charm that made them interesting, and augmented with cheesy synthesizer and lifeless 808 beats. That's all there is to say about 8 of the 10 tracks here.

The "Pump Panel Reconstruction Mix" of "Confusion" is the only cut that really succeeds -- mostly through relentless pounding. It's a fantastic stab at techno, and like any great remix, has little in common with the original song. That said, whoever was behind this mix should've saved it for another CD, because it's in terrible company here.
Fluke pull off the only other passable attempt, with a gentle remix of "Spooky". If you're really interested in hearing these 2 tracks, buy the soundtrack to "Blade" and the "Spooky" maxi-single. Avoid this album at all costs.

If my gripes haven't already made it clear, "The Rest of New Order" is not worth the price, no matter what the price is. It's not even worth the space in your CD rack.

no, thank you.......2004-11-07

Looking at the import price tag, and the fact that these songs are better in their original incarnations, all I have to say is "No, thanks, I'll take a pass on this one."

New Order - Remixed........2002-10-15

"The Rest of New Order" is the companion piece to the compilation "The Best of New Order," offering previously-released and rare remixes of the band's hits. Various DJs are roped in to give these songs an updated sound, and they pull it off with varying degrees of success. After the wholly unnecessary 1988 "remix" of the classic "Blue Monday," another version surfaces here, but this time, the beats pulsate much harder this time around. Overall, it stays faithful to the original, with a few updated touches. I'm not too huge a fan of the energetic remix of "World" or "Age of Consent," but Farley and Heller get it right with their low-key house interpretation of "Regret." Armand Van Helden, known for his hard and aggressive beats, breathes new life into "Bizarre Love Triangle." This version blazes into a trace-like stomper, before the tempo abruptly drops and then picks up again. Plus, the hyperactive mixes of "Confusion" and "Touched by the Hand of God" work well, too. At 80 minutes, this CD features the full-length versions of these mixes. While purists may drop their jaw in shock, completists should definitely grab this solid remix CD.

Well, its got a good beat..........2000-11-07

Thats the up side. Lovers of dance music may actually find this disc more attractive than most New Order-lovers would. Once you start, the drums don't stop, except for a few short moments. Speaking as a New Order fan, I'd have to say that the first half of this remix compilation is quite good. My favorite song, "True Faith" has been mixed in a way that all of the sounds and intricies that combined to flow smoothly in the original were all extracted and enhanced, making the song even more powerful than before. The Hardfloor mix of Blue Monday is stunning. Its the first and, as far as I know, the only mix that has actually completely altered the Blue Monday chords, but still retained the steady moodiness of the song, only at a faster beat! "World" has been lengthened quite a bit and mixed with a much more raw, full sound than the original. "Touched By the Hand Of God" was turned into an all out dance-fest as opposed to its original short pop format. And even "Confusion," though much different and unusual, is unique as well and probably the hardest foot-stomper through the entire 80-minute selection.

The problem comes with the second half. With the exception of "Regret", which is a toned-down, more melodic version of the original, the tracks range from average to horrible. "Bizarre Love Triangle" is at its absolute worst here and has no place on this album or any other New Order-related release whatsoever. Its by far the worst track to be found here. And I'll be damned if the life has not been completely sucked out of "Age of Consent". So, this CD has its good points and its bad points, but for dance music lovers and for HARDCORE New Order fans, I'd have to give it a recommendation, albeit not a strong one. If you're just starting out on New Order, get Substance, The Best Of, and a few of their proper albums first.

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Manufacturer: Wea International
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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