New Order
Biography
Rising from the ashes of the legendary British post-punk unit Joy Division, the enigmatic New Order triumphed over tragedy to emerge as one of the most influential and acclaimed bands of the 1980s; embracing the electronic textures and disco rhythms of the underground club culture many years in advance of its contemporaries, the group's pioneering fusion of new wave aesthetics and dance music successfully bridged the gap between the two worlds, creating a distinctively thoughtful and oblique brand of synth pop appealing equally to the mind, body, and soul. New Order's origins officially date back to mid-1976, when guitarist Bernard Sumner (formerly Albrecht) and bassist Peter Hook -- inspired by a recent Sex Pistols performance -- announced their intentions to form a band of their own. Recruiting singer Ian Curtis and drummer Stephen Morris, they eventually settled on the name Joy Division, and in 1979 issued their landmark debut LP, Unknown Pleasures.
After completing sessions for Joy Division's sophomore effort, Closer, Curtis hanged himself on May 18, 1980; devastated, the remaining trio immediately disbanded, only to re-form soon after as New Order with the addition of keyboardist Gillian Gilbert.
Selected Discography
Waiting For The Sirens' Call
2005
Krafty [US Single]
2005
Singles
2005
International
2002
Get Ready
2001
BBC Radio 1 Live In Concert (Live)
2000
The Best Of New Order
1995
Technique
1989
Substance
1987
Brotherhood
1986
Im glad they hung that guy out to dry and started the EMO movement.
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Although I was already a fan of Joy Division, and heard some of the songs from Low Life, I did not truly appreciate the outstanding talents of this band until Substance. I believe I play that album at least two or three times a day for over a year and enjoyed every note and every lyric without ever getting tired or bored. New Order was a swift kick in the a** to the constant "pop" sound the dominates radio and Music Television. New Order carved it name on the list of bands that everyone should h
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As a melancholy, angst-ridden teenager in the late 80s, New Order was the soundtrack to my life. Especially Substance, which I listened to relentlessly (on cassette, no less!). They are the masters of genious, melodies, lyrics, beats, basslines, and arrangements . Punk music that you can dance to - what a concept. I still remember the very first time I heard Blue Monday while dancing at a party. I was blown away. I knew that music -- and my life -- would never be the same.
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YEAH JOY DIVISION & NEW ORDER DONT COMPARE.. BUT THEY R BOTH GREAT BANDS..
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Amazing difference in sound between Joy Division and New Order. I prefer the darker tone of JD, but New Order was good also.
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i dont dont care what anyone says, i think they are great! one of my top 10 favorite bands....
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love them....(one of my top five most influential bands ... for me personally). . . t h e y did play them alot in the eighties especially if you worked in retail ,or hair and beauty ,,am i right every salon ,,depeshemod e or new order ,,;)
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If they weren't so overly played in the late 80's, they would be one of my fraverites
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Saw the same show in Park City, Utah. Went for PIL, but was a New Order devoté before the first thirty seconds of Ceremony was over (opening song). Have heard that song thousands of times since then and it is still my absolute favorite.
Unfortunatel y their latter work lacks the brilliance of their first decade or so. |
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Sugercubes/P . I . L . / N e w - O r d e r triple bill at Shoreline Amphitheater in the early 90's........ . Best show ever!
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I discoved N.O. in the mid-80's during the 2-disc Substance hey-day, and can say I was equally impressed after acquiring the earlier and yet-to-come releases. They deserve sh*# loads of credit for evolving the dance scene and all things e-music. I shudder to think what it would have been w/o them. Forget the Pearly Gates, get me to an eternal all-N.O. jam!!
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new order are truly amazing
who knew from joy division (another great band) would give birth to this... |
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I'm only a teenager, but I remember listening to all these new wave bands when I was only a baby and knowing all the bands alnd the songs, I just feel like whenever you listen to good music when your a child thats the music that will never get old.
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it seems the entire goth/new wave sound of the '80s was all punk rockers who were sad and depressed over something... there would be no goth music without depressed punk rockers, really...
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this song reminds me of my teen years and dating and how much i miss those days
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I cant say how much i love the actual lyrics! and power w/in them!! plus a good beat ! :)
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... i f***ing love pandora!!! never heard of this band 'til an hour ago... sWEET tunes.
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There can only be one "Joy Division" or "New Order"... and the "Killers" is neither.
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I love it when punk gothers put on dancing shoes. These guys are so deep and motivating. Love it.
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i coulda cheered him up - i would've told him this joke:
Q. how did hitler tie his shoes? A. in little nazis somewhere, ian - i know you're laughing. |
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I saw New Order at The Aragon as a teenager in 1986. I was expecting more of an 'electronic' sound but, in retrospect, what I got was pure, 1979 Ian-influenc e d Manchester. While I couldn't fully appreciate it then, I realize now I was as close to seeing Joy Division as I could have been. F**king Brilliant.
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Never really listened to them much in the past. I really like everything I've heard. Great band.
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i looove loooove looooove the cure whatever era theyre from i like it!!
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chuzzlewit says: 12-02-2008
why didn't they just cheer ian up? ~that would be like getting jon morrison to quit doing drugs, jimi to go to church, or the greatful dead to sing gospel. ummm newer material would be kurt to love himself and bush to get a clue. Lets face it, it aint gonna happen, wont, and didn't. But we love him just the same ~Q |
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