Reviews (page 6 of 8)
Not too bad at all. Kind of like a moodier Pet Shop Boys, although I know these guys predate them by a fair bit. This still isn’t really my kind of music, but this was very listenable.
Still good but sounds a little cheesy now
A collection of attention grabbing synth sounds punctuated by occasional greatness lack a pop hit like Blue Monday.
I'm mostly familiar with their Substance compilation which I think is brilliant, but much to my surprise this is a drastically inferior offering. I don't know if I missed something, but this wasn't really good.
I love the first albums of New Order, but at this point they really changed their sound to fit more into the nightclub scene of the time and I don't enjoy it as much as their early releases.
Nice melancholic and dance mood overall, very easy to listen and move our head to the beat. It's a cool synthpop take by New Order, but it lacks something catchy. It seems the album can't engage the listener totally.
Fun, but it's just not Joy Division.
It was fine.
This album felt disjointed. Some songs were slow 80s love ballads, and others were dance house electronica ragers, and to me, the genre jump from song to song made for an album that didn't feel cohesive. Some of the music was fun, and I enjoyed listening to several of the songs for pump-up jams.
This album feels a little bit like New Order are on autopilot, and I can't help but blame the era in which this album was conceived. The late 80s are the bane of my existence, and it just feels as though every act from the time either got worse or was never good to begin with, save for some harder rock sounds exploding on to the scene at the time, and this album is no exception. It feels like if you put "New Order" into an AI generator, this is what would be spit out, a multitude of tracks that are certainly synth-y and melancholic, but lack that extra push to be something truly worth experiencing. However, despite this, I find New Order's aesthetic to remain relatively intact to a degree where none of the songs are bad. There's plenty of weird, poorly aged sounds, but the general idea is still there and accounted for, so if you like that "party at a funeral" vibe, you may get that here just as much as Power, Corruption & Lies or Low-Life, but it is clear that New Order has forgotten most of their roots, and it can lead to a solid, but mind-numbing experience where you only recall their older, BETTER tracks.
not my thing
It's okay, I was expecting more tbh.
kinda interesting
This is definitive 80s.
6/10. Not really my thing. The singing style made it feel corny to me a bit but I did hear some good beats through. And Run made the 5⭐️ song list. It got better as it went a bit with some songs having less electronics and monotone singing.
One instantly recognizes the resemblence to "True Faith", the hit single that was never released on a regular album, but preceded the production of Technique. Productionwise, Technique was much better than Substance. The tracks are ok, nothing outstanding, but nothing bad, either.
Haven’t heard this in 30 years. Fine Time actually holds up, sounds better now. All the Way sounds like The Cure’s Close to Me. It’s not my favorite New Order. This is fun and had a bunch of hits. But mostly, it feels like they had a little too much fun with the samples on the Casio. It’s a little too basic for such an influential band.
Better than I expected.
Great production and could be fun for some people, I imagine, but wholly uninteresting to me, personally. 3/5
Charmingly dated. That is, half the instrumentals sound like 90s computer adventure game MIDI files being played out. I find the sound quite endearing, but I imagine others (especially those younger than me) might not. There are a few good key tracks ("Round & Round", "Dream Attack") but it just feels a little too 80s and a little too meh overall. Still, not a horrible listen.
Quite a departure from their other work.
Sometimes it was like 50% Hugh Grant’s pop band (Pop!) in Music & Lyrics, 50% Challengers soundtrack. I don’t know if I really enjoyed that
I listened to this on a cassette for the full effect
Solid album that I enjoyed more than I thought it would. Definitely an 80's album and not one that really stood out as ground breaking to me. The first song made me think I was at the jellyfish rave with SpongeBob. Probably won't be pursuing more of their music but I wouldn't complain if it was on.
Some cool techno stuff, but not for me
Alright album. Some strong highs.
Didn't love it, didn't hate it.
Ended up listening to a lot of Joy Division so that's a plus
Important album by an important band. But their best work (Blue Monday, Bizarre Love Triangle) is not this album and some of the bands they influence do what they do better
Technique by New Order is a mixed bag, showcasing both the band's strengths and weaknesses. While their synth-pop outings like Fine Time and Mr. Disco maintain the band's trademark energy, Bernard's vocals often seem lost amidst the pulsating beats and electronic flourishes. However, it's the album's forays into indie territory where New Order truly shines. Tracks like Love Less is where Bernard's voice finds its footing, delivering lyrics with conviction. The sporadic melodies and intricate rhythms of the dancier tracks may be harder for him to navigate, but when the tempo slows, his vocals soar. NUMBER OF BANGERS - 3 STAND OUT TRACK - Love Less
Molto interessante, ma non ha nulla che spicca.
Cool
It’s ok but it’s far from New Order’s best. Their fifth and final album of the 80s and somehow the one that sounds the most dated - it’s a quite jarring mix of decent but uninspired melancholic jangle pop tracks and fun but hit and miss dance rock cuts with some of the worst synth and drum machine sounds of the era
3/5 Best Track: ??? (didn't pay attention tbh)
Cue Squidward lying on the ground yelling, "FUUUTUUURE, FUUUTUUURE, FUUUTUUURE." This sounds like what every 'new age' band thought they were going to be putting out when they embarked on modernizing rock and it is a truly innovative album. They tried a lot of really wild sounds. Sometimes it feels like a every changing soundscape that keeps you interested in the song Fine Time, other times it sounds like the soundtrack to the game Bust-a-move like in Round & Round. Something you can definitively say is that they don't take a song off. I give them points for creativity and really good execution.
let's go to the mall pero mal
It was alright but not really my thing.
This is a classic don’t judge a book by its cover situation. From listening to Fine Time, I really thought that I was going to DNF this one. But then All The Way and Love Less came on and I actually really loved them! Run is also a good one! There were a few too many electronica songs for me to rate it more than a 3. The songs that i liked, I REALLY liked. But the songs that I didn’t like, I hated.
Manche Lieder zu viel Synthiesound. Gibt bessere. Nur Durchschnitt.
If I were 5 years older I have no doubt I’d be a huge new order fan. This was nice. 3, but is very likely a 4
Actually not bad! Sorta cool and listenable!
New to me. Not bad.
я ничего не запомнила и меня не тянуло включить)
When I think of New Order I always think of “Blue Monday,” but you wouldn’t think that album was from the same group. A disappointment.
Plus
3/9, 33%
I only know New Order for Blue Monday and Bizarre Love Triangle, neither of which are on here. This is an electro-pop album fuzed with post punk vibes. Some elements make me think of Depeche Mode, but less ominous. Largely had this on in the background. Only one that really stood out was Mr. Disco, but the others were fine too. I could see this fitting a certain mood, but it's not something that really clicks for me. Soft 3 / 5 for me.
interesting band. I've heard of them but never listened. It seems really well produced. Not really my vibe but it doesn't sound bad. It has a 90s electronic feel to me but the album came out in 89. Maybe they were ahead of their time. Overall didn't mind the listen. 3 stars
Was really digging this when I first put it on, but that faded pretty quickly. Just turned into some 80's sounding background music with a mediocre voice. Some of it was pretty interesting sounding though so I'll go a low 3.
Like this better than I expected.
Drum machines are cool, most of this album is alright as you can hear they're using drum machines. But then you get a bit worn out from hearing all the drum machine.
Classic 80s sound, some songs sound the same
Fine
i enjoyed some of the songs as they were catchy and/or groovy. but i did not feel that the album was cohesive in theme or sound.
Solid post punk album. Not as impactful as bands like the cure and the smiths. Few memorable songs on here. Still enjoyable all the way through. 3.16
Kinda surprised to see this one show up. 3 good songs (tracks 2-4). Nothing special.
Good album if your setting a mood at a party.
3/5 enjoyable but not much power and bland lyrics match the vocal delivery
Fine, not memorable
i just forgot to listen to this... i only listened to one song and it was whatever so um. yeah thats my review ig
Pretty ok.
Singles: Fine Time, Round and Round, Run 2 3.5
Need to listen again
Lyder meget som The Cure i nogen omgange? Synes den var lidt fanget mellem at være den genre og at være elektronisk, lidt commitment til den ene eller anden side ville have været godt
Spøjs plade, det er en ret uventet blanding af elektronisk musik og indie rock. Betyder jo nok at det er ekstremt forud for sin tid. Der var mange af numrene jeg rigtig godt kunne lide, men det gav en smule stil-whiplash. Kan godt forestille mig at jeg ville blive kæmpe fan hvis jeg gav den et par chancer dog
Fin nok. Lidt acid elektronisk og slut 80er vokal. Lyder lidt corny.
Favorite song was "All The Way", maybe because it sounds like the Cure?
Better than I thought it would be.
Poppy!
kinda vibey but also not that remarkable (i did use it as study music to be fair tho)
Expanded my horizon, actually not too bad
Positiv overraskelse .
Overall, this struggled to hold my attention.
New Order just New Ordering, nothing new, just what the doctor ordered.
Kinda fun.
not really my vibe, but talented music
Holy 80s synth Batman! The lyrics “I’ll Stop the World to Melt With You” could’ve fit into more than half of these songs. Honestly, I’m surprised it’s not the same band. Jackass used the intro to “Vanishing Point” for their PARTY BOY stunt. Definitely could see our parents dancing to this on the club floor. 6/10
Lots of interesting electronic notes in these songs but none of them really are that good. I didn’t feel strong about the rhythm in each one. It felt very simplistic with average lyrics. Despite a variety of sounds I just couldn’t jam to many of these songs. It was like better than average hold music. However “Vanishing Point" was really good. That added a point. 6/10
Definition of 80s dance, still slaps.
I like New Order but didn’t know this album. I listened through once but unfortunately am not feeling well and my headache has prevented me listening a second time so not much of a review. I enjoyed it. Listens: 1 Rating: 3
I only know 2 New Order Songs (Blue Monday & Bizarre Love Triangle), neither of which were on this album. But this was still enjoyable to listen to. I will check out some of their earlier albums.
Always waiting for another True Faith but it never happened.
At this point they shedded off every aspect of Joy Division and started making happier more popy dance music. It's fine but it's really not anything unique or different.
This is a good New Order record, but not their best or most important. So it gets a good star rating, but why is it in this list? Also, compare the opening bass line of All the Way to The Cure’s Just Like Heaven which came out 2 years earlier…
I thought this was fine. I didn't really feel much one way or the other about it. Perfectly fine album.
Listened twice right in a row.Great sounds and grooves, but no hooks. Perfect length for an album. Don’t agree that this is “must-hear”
2.5
Lacks cohesion overall, but isn’t a terrible album… it just feels like it falls short of what it could’ve been. The melodies aren’t very catchy or memorable. The lyrics don’t stick with the listener either. Each track feels background - maybe this kind of music would make the perfect music for a movie or tv show.
Cool!
New order are new order. Could be any song from any album. Why have song titles when they are interchangeable
This is a fine listen. I see why fans are disappointed, as this electropop product is not as interesting as earlier works
Not their best album but I can’t see why it’s so disliked by many
Slightly experimental album where NO put a foot in the dance scene. Sounds a bit dated and it lacks some decent tunes.
first listen the production is cool, but try as i might, i just can't get into new wave
Decent but nothing is listen to repeatedly
Was ok, it didnt know what genre it was gonna be so it just was
Enjoyable. Sucker for Peter Hook's driving baselines but only knew the big songs from New Order. Liked this.
Liked it okay. 80s pop music influences are so everywhere that it felt a bit boring but that’s not this album’s fault. Was sometimes hard to make out the lyrics because of the vocal style, especially in the first song. Favourite song maybe Love Less?
I thought I was going to really like this because on paper, it's all genres I enjoy (new wave, electronic, dance). However, it was kind of bland. Nothing was memorable, it all kind of blurred together into one unremarkable blend of not-quite-danceable new wave pop.
Album 162 of 1001 New Order - Technique Rating : 3 / 5 Thought I was about to listen to what I read was a rock band but turned out to be mostly synth type dance music. There were a couple of poppy tracks. Didn't injure my ears.
When this came out I would have given it a 5. Now it gets a 3, more for my disappointment in the fact that I don’t still love it than a change in quality. It’s still NO doing what they do.
OK as background music, but I don't need to listen to it again. The one song I liked sounded just like one of their other hits.
Missing a bit of oomph
De plaatjes bleven met momenten precies over de verschillende nummers hangen.
Ik vond het geen dance, en ook geen rock. De ibiza-vibes die beschreven waren hoorde ik precies niet echt
not even blue monday. also orgy does blue monday better. ezzzzzzzzzzz dab dab dab fart song. guilty partner, vanishing point
3-
Estuvo bien, aunque no recuerdo nada memorable
Good record, please ant listen but never gets really good imo
It's a surprise that it's from the late '80s. I can hear the goth rock and the synthy pop stuffs, but the overall electronic groove of it is quite ahead of its time.
...is that a goat?
Genres: Alternative dance, acid house, dance-rock Formed: (Manchester?) England in 1980 Run time: 9 songs, 39 min, 55 sec After the death of their lead singer (Ian Curtis), the remaining members of Joy Division formed New Order. This is their fifth studio album. There are no particular stand out tracks on this album. They range from 1-5M plays on Spotify. I’m sure if you like dance music, and the Manchester sound this would be a great album to listen to. I’m not a particular fan of either. The songs are well written and played. Listen Again?: No My Rating: ***
Upphafslög plötunnar voru alveg off við fyrstu hlustun en seinni hlutin var skárri. Önnur hlustun var mun skárri. Heilt á litið óeftirminnilegt en ekki leiðinlegt. Má alveg vera í bakgrunni.
I do not know New Order at all, and had no preconceived notions coming in to this. My initial response, and it's likely a drastic over-simplification is that this is just a better version of The Smiths with no Morrissey to boot. The electronic dance vibes are a bit stronger for sure, and this album is a good time. Not for me, but it's an enjoyable enough album for sure.
I guess the natural evolution of Joy Division would have been something like this even with Ian Curtis on board. A cute synthpop album. No longer any goth energy to be found, and you're left with something even the hoes can dance to. I don't fully get why this is on the list instead of "Power Corruption and Lies" though. Strong 3/5.
Some really fun and hypnotic, trancy dance music. Has some surprisingly deep lyrics. Warrants a full relisten, but would great to put on to hype some people up or have on during afters
Good album mixed bag
I was surprised how much of a band like The Cure I can hear in this, especially since New Order are contemporaries. It's kind of like if you took that dour post-punk and mixed it in with some of the Madchester scene. It feels like it bridges a gap I didn't realize there was. Favorite tracks: "Mr. Disco", "Vanishing Point"
This feels like kids goofing around with synthesizers taken to its logical conclusion on the billboard charts.
I don't dislike this, but it doesn't feel like a consistent album. Though I'd imagine any band that recorded the majority of an album whilst partying in Ibiza, who then went straight to a rural hideaway to record the rest, would have similarly schizophrenic results.
Album art is the coolest part.
I liked 'all the way' quite a lot, it touched me a bit even though I don't really agree with its core concepts, sort of thing. Thought the album was alright!
I'm not sure what I think about this album. It's not bad but I've heard other songs from New Order that I think are better. Overall I think it's a 2,5/5.
Huh. This is different. This is what happens when you let New Order take a pill in Ibiza. Makes you wonder what Ian Curtis would have thought about them. For what it’s worth, this is a good dance record. Maybe not as floor-rattling as ***BIG*** Beat (though that genre wouldn’t be shaking the world until nearly 6 years later with the Chemical Brothers), but still bop-able. Not quite Acid House either. It sounds unique, and still sounds unique today considering all the electronic subgenres that have developed since it was released. My one problem is that the songs aren’t really different from one another to stand out, paradoxically with the record’s unique sound. I’d definitely come back and listen to this one again, but I doubt any songs from this album would find their way onto my playlists except for maybe “Love Less”, which even so sounds inferior to “Love Vigilantes” from “Low Life”.
funky!!!!
Pretty cool record with nice songs! Especially love the rhythm section in this band, cool bass lines and nice proposing drums. And the cover is very cool! 7 out of 10
Is this an indie album or a Prince album?? I will say, the house production is top-notch, even for 1989!
Me sorprendió que según el track parecen distintos álbumes, con algunos en donde los sintetizadores son excesivos a mí gusto, pero fiel a la época el álbum, no me encantó pero tampoco lo odie, cae en la mitad
This had to be the prototype for jellyfish jam. Cool sound but I probably wouldn’t seek it out.
Nice
semi interessant
Very middle of the road.
For being a very 80s album I really liked this. Not quite 4 stars but I appreciated the variety of this album and the bass lines were fun.
Nothing too special.
Tuommosta ihan ok elektronista britti poppia
sounds kind of flat? I dont know much about drum machines and synths so I just assume its from the technology of the time and experimentation. Anyway the drums go hard on all the songs. Its an energetic vibe but also sounds sad. The bass also sounds great on the songs. Also, I feel like so many indie songs sort of sound like this album! they were definitely the blue print. Although it does sound a little dated, and maybe a little repetitive at points, i still enjoyed the album.
Catchy but definitely not 'must listen'
Electronic music. Blegh.
Not usually what I’d throw on to add some lift to my day, but this did the job anyway.
Solid 80’s electronic. Nothing too up my alley, but was a good listen.
Lots of nu wave vibes with mediocre midi tracks.
litt rar new order, men blir bedre lenger ut i albumet 3.7
Ah, Technique - the musical equivalent of a time capsule from the late 80s/early 90s. This album is like a melting pot of genres, with songs that blend alternative rock, new wave, and electronic dance in a way that's both exhilarating and sometimes a little jarring. It's like the band went to a musical buffet and decided to try a bit of everything. While the genre-hopping can be a bit confusing at times, the best songs on the album manage to amalgamate the various styles in a way that feels cohesive and satisfying. "Fine Time" is a prime example of this, with its catchy synth hooks and guitar riffs that are just begging to be danced to. The one constant throughout Technique is, of course, the unmistakable voice of Bernard Sumner. Whether he's crooning over a slow, moody track like "Love Less" or belting out the upbeat, funky "Run", Sumner's vocals are the glue that holds the album together. Themes-wise, the album seems to be about finding joy and freedom in the face of adversity - a message that feels especially relevant in today's world. "Round & Round" urges listeners to keep moving forward despite setbacks, while "Vanishing Point" encourages us to embrace change and the unknown. Overall, Technique is an album that requires a few listens to fully appreciate. But once you get past the initial shock of the genre-hopping, you'll find that it's a fun and eclectic ride that captures a specific moment in music history. So put on your dancing shoes and let New Order take you on a journey through the 80s and beyond!
Vond dit best prima!! Luister nooit iets dat zo op de rand van jaren 80 naar 90 zit dus best geinig!! Weet niet of ik het nog zo snel op zou zetten maaar toch een 3
3 stars
3.3
Kept hoping Bizarre Love Triangle was the next song, still hoping … aw nuggets.
Happy little techo bump. Great Thursday morning drive time
Interesting sound. Never heard a lot of this of music. Good guitar and synths.
2-3 songs I loved
Very neutral to me
One of my favorites from my teen years. Not as impressed with it now.
An absolute scandal that this is on here but their 5 star album 'Power, Corruption and Lies' isn't
Album cover is very vaporwave… Instrumentals are great, every song sounds distinct because of them. The vocals, however, are shite. Got the vocal range of a squid.
Meh, dancy, disco-ey, and ok. Fave track would be Mr. Disco.
alan_partridge_shrug.gif This was fine, I suppose, but didn't excite me. Definitely preferred "Low-Life". Fave track - "Run", maybe? None of them really stood out that much....
Neat and likable, but ultimately forgettable
The first track is extremely misleading for the rest of the album. Other than that, this felt very appropriate for the 80s. Not bad but not too memorable either. Fave track(s): All the Way, Dream Attack
Some fun funky beats on a few tracks, but the vocals brought it down. Can't decide if I like it enough for more stars
Soulless pet shop boys.
Typische vunzige depri 80s sound. Wel met het herkenbare basgeluid van New Order. Vroeger vond ik dit soort muziek verschrikkelijk, maar ik kan die jaren 80 toch steeds beter waarderen. En ook al is het sfeertje depri, ik word er toch wel enigszins vrolijk van. Met plezier geluisterd.
"Substance," "Brotherhood," & "Power, Corruption & Lies" all should have made the list before "Technique." 3: Good, not great.
Liked this, pretty good!
I listened to this twice on Friday but have completely forgotten it
Fine, but not NO's best work.
Не особо интересный релиз что в плане музыки, что в плане текстов. Всё уже сто раз избито и было сделано, но! Треки, в которых доминирует электронщика, вышли действительно стоящими и даже в какой-то мере интересными. Жаль, что не весь альбом был записан в этом стиле, иначе у них получилось бы гораздо лучше. (6)
3/5. A fun pop album but nothing standing out as amazing. May have to listen again for better rating.
Theres a couple songs on here that are pretty good bops, but I wouldn't say I would go back to this.
I've never heard of New Order before today. They are a synth pop/electronic band that formed out of the remnants of Joy Division after Ian Curtis killed himself. After learning this, I didn't have much hope for this band, as Joy Division is a shitty goth rock/mood rock band with unenthusiastic music delivery. This, however, was very different. Joy Division's keyboardist/guitarist Bernard Sumner took over as lyricist, and his voice is 100 times better than Ian's ever was. I find that New Order sounds a lot like Duran Duran or Depeche Mode with their strong 80's synth/electronic sound, and heavy reliance on drum machines. Some of their lyrics are super weird too, like from the song "Fine Time": You know, I've met a lot of cool chicks; But I've never met a girl with all her own teeth... Where was he soliciting women, a meth house? Overall, not a bad listen, and a definate improvement from the Joy Division days. This was actually listenable. Favourite songs: Round and Round, Mr. Disco, Fine Time, Vanishing Point, All the Way Least favourite song: Guilty Partner 3/5
Can hear Joy Division in a lot of this. Kinda mixed with pet shop boys. The riff on the second track sounds exactly like a cure song Not generally a big fan of electronic synthesiser sounds and I much preferred the less synthy tracks Think without the electronica I may have liked it more..... However all that being said, I listened again and found it was growing on me... Might go back to this
Favourite song: Vanishing Point
Quite nice. There's some nice melodies in there. Nice.
Gillar New Order men denna platta skulle jag inte sätta högst. Stundtals så får den en att tänka på The Shamen. Helt okej platta dock.
Cool techno sounds.
I never liked this New Order record compared to nearly all that came before. For me this was album that firmly signaled the end. All the pathos that made their brand of pop more interesting was finally fully drained. Being a New Order record that’s still 3 out of 5 stars.
Mid-tempo consistent, clean and punchy beats with soft vocals similar to Depeche Shop Bois.
For an 80s pop album, it wasn't terrible
I prefer dearly joy division like new order and you can hear a little bit on this , but more then that is a diverse synth pop/ EDM sound
Decent album, but nothing really on here that hits like Bizarre Love Triangle.
Never listened to New Order, but they sounded how I thought they would. Not really my kind of music, but it held my attention and kept me listening. The synths and fake drums were okay and it blended well with the music, so I might explore more from New Order in the future.
At first it reminded me a lot of sega genesis music (compliment), but then the vocals started kicking in and the effect was ruined
I kept thinking this was The Cure and waiting for a song I knew. Then the album finished and Spotify played one and I thought it was the same artist still. 3.5
Good easy listening. Nice while I work. Not my new favorite, but definitely enjoyed it. Definitely some hints of that 80's "we have new tricks and technology to add to our music", but it's not too much so it just feels nostalgic without being obnoxious.
Pleasantly surprised at how enjoyable this New Order album is... even though it's only a few years after the hits everybody knows for some reason I was expecting it to be a letdown? 3.5 stars, somewhat likely to revisit.
Never heard this before, but didn't hate it. Really felt the Cure in this one and for that, I'm rating it higher.
Not their best effort, but I love New Order. I'm a 3.5 on it...
3.5-3.75 but didn’t wanna round up. good fresh album.
Rätt cool synth-pop
I didn't know that New Order has been making albums pretty much nonstop for the last 40 years. This one apparently is in the middle of that period, so it's kinda interesting to see how their style has evolved. Overall, it was fine. Pretty solid 3. Standouts: Love Less, Round & Round, Run
it's okay, nothing remarkable for me
Emmitt loved it
Finally some 80's synth that's actually fun! Not something I see myself coming back to often, but it was nice.
Yet another three star album that is decent but nothing special. Never been a big fan of this style of new wave. I don't mind it, but I don't love it either. 3 stars.
It's Alright, few repetitive songs but good for the most part
Fine and techno-y not my thing. Prefer Joy Division
Idk it seems well put together but Acid/Dance Rock isn’t my thing and it was all pretty forgettable
Seems ok. Don't know any of the song. Typical 80s sound. 3/5
Sympa
This genre isn't really my bag, but this was a solid album. Normally, I'd expect to like a song or two on something like this, but there was a consistent quality from start to finish on this. It's still not really my thing, but I'll give them credit for at least keeping my interest the whole way through. Well done.
I liked a lot of individual aspects of this album, but didn't love it one the whole. Songs felt repetitive and sleepy. It is also kinda erratic, with some songs being heavy, synth loaded bops and others more like singer song-writer post-punk alt.
Ei ihan bändin aiempien levyjen tasoa, mutta hieno. Parani lopussa. 3.5/5.
Varsin geneeristä kasari-elektrorokkia, mutta ei huonolla tavalla. 3/5.
5-7/10
A fascinating album. Not really to my taste, but I enjoyed listening to it.
Good
Better than expected, but not the best of new order
This album was decent. Nothing memorable for me here, but not bad. 3/5
a lot of the same cheesy 80s cliches not as good as the other album
Is that a fucking sheep?! 2 I like it 3
One of New Order's weaker albums that came after their peak and precipitated their new image of post-90s synth-dance. This is coming from a New Order fan as well. 3/5.
If I didn't know otherwise I would have bet a lot of money on the opening track being by the Happy Mondays. The rest of the album is a mix of classic New Order bass groove driven dance rock and tracks with a stronger house influence. I like the former but not so much the latter. Rating: 3/5 Playlist track: All the Way Date listened: 12/08/22
Pretty good listen. Definitely not a necessary one. Pretty generic in the end.
It’s not a bad album, just nothing stood out to me.
Fine enough I suppose
This is too Ibiza for my taste.
This is a surprise, I am not a fan of dance music, kinda over 80s music and I don't like electronic music. Why then did I find myself really enjoying this album? The melodies are quite catchy. I feel like they have a bit more depth than your usual 80s dance synth music. Also the lead singer's voice, while characteristically 80s sounding was so soothing and pleasant. I really feel like I could get into some of those melodies.
It is an interesting mix of early electronica and new wave melodies. Not bad
I find them boring. There. I said it
Pretty good time. Mellow. Chill.
it's clear that this album was very ahead of its time, in terms of the production - but I've heard other stuff from New Order that I've personally preferred over this
Música dance ochentera. A veces recuerda a Depeche Mode. Ni fu ni fa.
I want to listen to this again.
Great first half but gets weird in the second
From Synth to Indie and back. Indie parts could be catchier and the vocals are slightly underwhelming. All in all, a solid record that pulled some surprising stunts
Decent mix of techno and alt rock, with about half the songs being great. Would say Vanishing Point and Round & Round are the best songs on here but also like All The Way and Guilty Partner as nice album cuts and Fine Time is a good opener. Rest of the album sounded a bit generic for New Order.
“All the way” and “Dream attack” fav tracks
In 1983 New Order were my favourite band and Blue Monday was played on constant repeat. They promptly hit the high-life and things went downhill. It's a problem with a lot of bands I think. It's not to say this isn't good, but that it has been done by them before and lacks integrity. This is dance pop. Very good dance pop with a New Order slant. Synths, weird/lame lyrics and programmed drums and guitar chords strumming this has all the hallmarks of New Order I like but in an Ibiza nightclub.
Bueno, al estilo de new order
J'ai cherché ladite technique pendant tout l'album. Ràs.
I... actually didn't hate this. Tracks 2-5 were kind of decent. I wouldn't listen to it again, but I didn't find it objectionable. The definition of a 3-star album.
Well I’ve herd of them and I know joy division’s music fairly well. Cover art is cool… The album opens with fine time which has this incredible instrumental buildup throughout the start eventually forming into this pretty cool dance rock tune with a good few little effects that work amazingly on headphones ; The song seems to not follow any given formulas which works in it’s favour but is hard to catch on to for a first listen. The bass line in all the way is just power you know. The rest of the song is just an amazing little pop rock tune. Love less keeps the same pros of the last song while still sounding completely different, this one in particular is glossier and poppier sounding instrumentally which is cool but the singing isn’t the best on this one. Next is the nightclub ready round and round it isn’t my favourite song but still a great song to blast in a club due to it’s rhythm and futuristic sound. This band really know how to do a bass line but the songs lack a real,special, unique factor to them, guilty partner is no exception. Run is a step up from the last two a really well performed song with (pretty much) great everything I just don’t like where the guitars are in the mix. Mr disco has one of my favourite grooves on the entire album very disco ready the lyrics are some of the better ones but feel like just a catalyst to push the song forward. The electronic drumming at the start of vanishing point has an odd “ bouncing ball” kinda sounds it then disappears to form my favourite song on the album especially in the mixing department! This album ends on dream attack it’s a really lush sounding one with a brilliant build up not my favourite song on the album but a brilliant closer even if it could’ve honestly went anywhere in the album. The bookends of this album were fun, unique and an exciting experience but the middle of the album just couldn’t click; the thing is, I get that this band were obviously influential on future dance and rock artists to come but I don’t think influence can carry an album enough to get a 5 or even a 4.
I am old, so I always prefer earlier New Order albums.
Not bad but nothing that great either
Not as good as some of their other ones, but quite boppy.
As a kid, I always loved New Order's design and I had no idea what they sounded like. My older sibling just wasn't into it, I guess. I'm very glad it sounds like this, though. Nothing that fully grabbed me, but I welcomed the background.
First song is techno like. The rest is more new wave. A few good songs.
the indie sleaze girls would have loved this
Painfully 80s, but good to bop around to.
its ok. i would call it one of the best 1001.
Suck vad man ändå gillar new wave!! även fast det inte är lika bra som det andra albumet.
Okay, a few standout tracks but the rest were a bit flat
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Cool 80s party , a worthwhile listen
A decent mix of synths and songs but generally “good” or “fine” and never “great”. The whole album I was waiting for something to kick into True Faith or even Inbetween Days but it never quite delivered. I did get some sunny, last day of school vibs but not enough to elevate above 3 stars.
Coming right after Duran Duran's Rio, I initially wasn't excited to listen to another 80s electronic pop. However, the first track "Fine Time" came in hard, and it wasn't what I expected. Mainly unfamiliar with the band, didn't know the sound I was on the look out for, and the prog dance track was something I didn't even know I wanted. But once it fully got me ready for a full album of prog dance music, it suddenly starts into soft 80s pop. What happened? Shouldn't at least instrumental experimental tracks come at the end, if that's the only one?
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Nothing super special, but I enjoyed it. Favorite songs were All the Way, Run, and Love Less. 3.5
I can see the influence, though it gets lost in a sea of the many new wave and post punk artists on this 1001 list. To me, it’s a bit bland and lacks something in the song writing to really engage me.
Suprisingly decent electronic album because, except for the first song, all the songs have vocals and its not as experimental as some of the 90s electronic. In essence, this reminds very much of the early 80s synth pop, so actually fairly decent, easy listening
Not my jam, music largely devoid of emotion, with lyrics that sound rushed and uninspired. Not the worst Mancunian band of the 80s (that is the smiths) but disappointing and unimpressive.
nichts besonderes... von new order erwartet man mehr
Relativ generisches New Order Album, was bedeutet dass es immer noch super unterhaltsam ist und jederzeit angehört werden könnte ohne dass man wirklich was daran aussetzen kann, aber dass es gleichzeitig auch nicht an die Höhen anderer Alben heran kommt. Hier ist für mich einfach kein Highlight dabei, was es insgesamt etwas zu Hintergrundmusik macht. Trotzdem wie gesagt absolut kompetent.
Back to their former glory on this album. Electro pop anthems with their famous pulsing kick drum .
Simplemente pop
Not my thing, not that interesting, but fine
3.9 - Compared to other UK dance-rock acts of the era (e.g. Depeche Mode), it seems that New Order didn't get as much exposure across the pond. It's a shame because this is a powerful pop sound melding so many great sounds. I love the bass sound, hollow and plodding. Also great are the interplay of acoustic and electric guitar, along with electronic rhythm elements. Bernard Sumner's vocals sound slack and cool, with an almost conversational cadence and tone. It works best ("Love Less", "Round & Round") when they're able to corral all of these elements into a focused and layered sound. But a couple of tracks ("Mr Disco", "Vanishing Point") struggle under the weight of all these elements. From what I can gather, "Technique" marks the tail-end of a string of great New Order records. I definitely look forward to exploring their catalog further.
Interesting 80’s synth.
it wasn’t boring but it also kinda was..? i feel like i’ve heard a lot of music lately that’s just completely meh and this is one of those. nothing to really comment about it
New Order's "Low Life" surprised me a few months back in terms of how much I liked it - really made me re-evaluate my preconceived notions; great record. So today when I saw this come up I wondered if it'd be the same... Who can tell with this band? The opening track "Fine Time" was probably exactly what I'd thought they'd sound like overall - it seems a very dull/unimaginative synth dance tune and not much of a song. So my initial instinct was that that wasn't starting out so well... but then "All The Way" and "Love Less" are great tunes - lovely melodies, good pop construction. ...which are followed by "Round & Round" which is back to the sequencers and electronic formula that seem so meta-New Order....but I like this one? Are they just indoctrinating me? What's happening here? This is a weird album obviously - did New Order just not know what kind of a band they wanted to be? And if so is there anything wrong with that at all? (Of some note: so many of their non-sequencer songs sound very much like The Cure) Not really sure how to rank this one; I still think I like Still Life better but this is growing on me. 6/10 3 stars
Once again, propa synth chunes. This album seems to change every time I listen to it, this time there were more outdated synth sounds than I remember
Would listen it again
Funky fresh 😎. Loved it!
Funky music, makes me wanna do the shroomsss 3/5
I kinda like New Order but this album isn't the NO stuff that interests me. After the album ended Spotifiy segued to their song Shellshock which is more my New Order sweet spot.
It's interesting that they would consider this up there among NO's best. Yes, they are transitioning to more electronic dance music sound, but if you were to compare this to what was happening on that scene in 1989, it would be pretty average.
It is an 80s album. I was not familiar with the album or any of its songs. I do not believe I was familiar with the group either.
3.1 - A bit like Depeche Mode. Decent listening, but nothing stood out.
i like the album art, i thought i was in for some vaporwave. opening tune music is not as doomer as i knew new order to be. it is fun but it kinda sounds like someone whos figuring out their casio keyboard for the first time. I liked the 'vanishing point' track but i wouldnt listen to the other songs recreationally. u can really tell these guys are from the uk btw.
New order The beats are super memorable love em All the way feels more like my style The beats and thr Tempo variations are sooo fun. Will probably revisit this Album kinda fizzles out (doesn't feel like it has that amazing energy (also more weird beats) anymore) Vanishing point has good vibes tho Dream attack is sooo up my alley. Tempo is perfect, kinda cool lyrics, nice instruments
I like New Order and have heard several songs and at least two other albums from the band. The only track that sounded familiar was "Round & Round", but the whole album sounded like New Order so I'm not sure if I've heard anything from Technique or not. "Love Less", with a calm yet hook-filled melody, got my highest rating for an individual track. The beginning of "All the Way" sounded like it had elements lifted directly from "Just Like Heaven" from the Cure. "Run" reminded me of Lemon Jelly. Overall, the album was good. I'm not sure if I will make it back to a full re-listen of the entire album.
Moeilijk om te zeggen wat ik hiervan vind; sommige dingen vielen wel goed, soms was het echt weer gewoon klote. 3 sterren dan maar...
Die eerste weirde track zet je een beetje op het verkeerde been, maar wat er daarna kwam ga ik echt eens beter luisteren. Want dat klonk eigenlijk best lekker.
Vooruit dan maar.
"Spin magazine's 1995 Alternative Record Guide cited Technique as New Order's best album because it represented the perfect synthesis of the band's abilities as a punk-influenced rock band and as synthpop pioneers." 3.25/5
Which New Order album should I hear next?
It's like new wave but dancier. Can't say it's my favourite thing ever but it's a short album and there was nothing downright bad about it. 3/5.
A lot better than I had expected. A welcome surprise.
The first track had me intrigued - this album came out in the same year as Pretty Hate Machine, which I love. However, the album sank back into 80's synth instead of getting harder.
This album was on my list for a long time, and I'm happy to finally check it off. The music is a bit too subtle for first impressions to be accurate, but it stands up well against similar, later currents.
A step down from their first four albums but still pretty decent pop. 6/10
Hit me as a blend of pop and dance/electronica that just didn’t do a whole lot for me.
Started out exciting. Quickly became repetitive.
I love the in your face synths. Reminds me of The Cure a bit I like New Order but this is definitely not my favorite of theirs, feels kinda uneven
Nice drum machines. Pretty cool, but not as good as I'm used to hearing from New Order, I think this is their later stuff?
80's disco, but some of the songs have bizarre and misogynistic lyrics. Pretty standard 80's beats and melodies.
I was looking forward to this one as I had given our previous New Order album (Low-Life) 5 stars, favorably noting comparisons to The Cure and The Smiths. This album is much more like a darkish dance-pop album however. It's not bad by any means and quite pleasant in the background. But it's a far cry from Low-Life.
Maybe -an extra half for some of Hooky’s bass
Quite samey throughout, alright though 3*
Música dance ochentera. A veces recuerda a Depeche Mode. Esto según tú. Igual es un DISCAZOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO y no sabes apreciarlo
Was ok, didn't stand out
Was a fairly solid album overall. There were a few standout songs like All The Way and Vanishing Point, but most of it sounded pretty much the same. 3/5 stars.
New Order, but without the classics
Techno music is not my preference anyway this album is not bad
An album that just kind of ticks along without ever really exciting the listener or delivering anything memorable
Before they became the New Order I love.
Some great moments and the sound of a band embracing club culture and doing it well - hasn’t necessarily dated great but still enjoyable although far from their best work
Enjoyed!
It was the most distinctly 80s thing I have heard
very nice! Some slower pop but made sense for late 80's. Nothing to write home about or have any reason to be on this list but enjoyable none the less.
Pop electrónico. Sosegado. Bien ambientado