New Order
As three quarters of the iconic Manchester post-punk outfit Joy Division, Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook and Stephen Morris were already gearing up for mainstream success when their charismatic frontman, Ian Curtis, took his own life in May 1980. At this point, lesser men may well have given up, but instead they turned tragedy to triumph, recruiting synth queen Gillian Gilbert, reinventing themselves as New Order and embarking on a very different musical journey.
Eschewing Joy Division’s darkness, New Order turned to the light and created something unique through melding post-punk guitar rock with electronica and the cutting-edge sounds of the dancefloor. Landmark early singles such as Temptation and the best-selling Blue Monday, along with the critically acclaimed Power, Corruption & Lies album, enabled them to step out of Joy Division’s shadow, while sublime later records, among them Low-life, Technique and Republic, turned the group into one of the world’s biggest and most-respected cult acts. Despite several hiatuses, they remain a major presence on the scene, with their most recent album, the confident Music Complete, reminding us that no one makes immaculately-crafted modern pop quite like New Order.
10 Must-Hear Highlights From New Order’s ‘Brotherhood: Definitive Edition’ Box Set
From previously unreleased demos to rare remixes, New Order’s ‘Brotherhood: Definitive Edition’ reissue is full of essential listens.
Best 80s Music Videos: 20 Essential Clips From MTV’s Golden Era
From the bombshell antics of Madonna to the censors-baiting mischief of Prince, the best 80s music videos set pop music aglow in the MTV era.
‘Republic’: How New Order Reasserted Their Independence In The 90s
Despite Factory Records’ demise, New Order prevailed and completed a classic album in the shape of ‘Republic’.
‘Waiting For The Sirens’ Call’: Inside New Order’s Beguiling Eighth Album
Overcoming haunted studios and internal tensions, New Order remained steadfast innovators on ‘Waiting For The Sirens’ Call’.
Best New Order Albums: All 10 Studio Releases, Ranked And Reviewed
The product of a uniquely hybridised sound, the best New Order albums have gifted the Manchester quartet an enviable body of work.
You Just Can’t Believe Me: 10 New Order Facts You Probably Didn’t Know
Think you already have the lowdown on this influential Manchester band? Here are ten New Order facts that may surprise you…
‘Movement’: How New Order Hit Their Stride After Joy Division’s End
Bridging the gap between Joy Division and New Order, the ‘Movement’ album provided ‘a rough draft for future greatness’.
Brotherhood: How New Order’s Fourth Album Cracked The US
Split down the middle between rock and electronic songs, New Order’s ‘Brotherhood’ album delivered a ‘pure, physically exalting sensation’.
‘Get Ready’: How New Order Rebooted Themselves For A New Decade
Returning from a lengthy hiatus, the iconic Manchester outfit proved they still had what it took with their seventh album, ‘Get Ready’.
World In Motion: How New Order’s Classic Football Song Scored A Winner
Catchy, well-crafted and credible, World In Motion saw New Order collaborate with the 1990 England squad, yielding an unlikely No.1.
Electronic’s Debut Album: Johnny Marr And Bernard Sumner Recharged
A sleek, modern pop record, Electronic’s debut album united two stellar talents from different backgrounds, but sounded very much in sync.
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