David
Just 12 months after the demise of Ian Curtis and Joy Division, New Order (initially “The People’s New Order of Kampuchea”) produced this transitional record to very mixed reviews.
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David
Andrew Spraggon was once a solo knob twiddler. He was also once a touring member of Dimmer (as revealed on a recent RNZ Music 101 podcast) He’s now the ultimate collaborator.
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David
This is totally apt to bring in the new year. Released 20 years ago, this is an album of beautiful ambient soundscapes and textures that’s completely sabotaged and ambushed by the alternative, indie world protagonists.
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David
There is just so much to love about this record. The track “Uh-oh” alone would be worth the price by itself.
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David
Bob is very angry! Hunkered down in his bunker while America burns and Trump tries to chip his way out, Bob creates some of the most vitriolic, heart-on-his-sleeve commentary he’s ever recorded.
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David
I’m definitely in no hurry to get rid of my CDs. They still have plenty of life in them yet. If you have a half decent player they can still sound extraordinary.
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David
This record is made for live performance. It’s wall to wall fuzzy guitar and singin’ sheilas. What’s not to like?
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David
Nothing prepares you for this. The beats are big, and at times there’s a semblance of texture, structure and a hint of song craft.
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David
It’s hard to know what to play on Christmas day. It’s not a day to go all out hardcore or overtly political.
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David
I could listen to Jarvis Cocker recite the phone book (do we still get those?) or possibly of more practical application and in keeping with this record, “The Origin Of The Species” The second song “Must I Evolve” is a question I ask myself every day.
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