Track of the week 11/12/16
The first New Order single – and possibly the best? Could argue that, but this has to be up there with the best of them.
A marked transition from Joy Division – it was originally a Joy Division track, but New Order’s was so much better. I often think of those celebrity pop quizzes where they ask a either or question: Manchester or London, Coffee or Tea etc. If asked the question Joy Division or New Order my answer would be an unswerving New Order.
To me they are cleaner, more polished, less edgy – and I think I like that because it sums me up. Not to say Joy Division aren’t brilliant – Atmosphere is a beautiful piece of music – but for me, New Order are streets ahead, the album Ceremony deserves to be listened to.
Enjoy.