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New Order - The Rest of New Order Audio CD

A fair review of the New Order "The Rest of New Order" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all New Order reviews here, or go back to the New Order tabs.

New Order Band: New Order
Title: The Rest of New Order
Rating:
Release Date: 1999-05-21
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Worl [Perfecto Mix] 2: Blue Monday [Harfloor Mix] 3: True Faith [Shep Pettibone Mix] 4: Confusion [Pump Panel Reconstruction Mix] 5: Touched by the Hand of God [Biff andMemphis Remix] 6: Bizarre Love Triangle [Armand Van Helden Mix] 7: Ruined in a Day [K-Klass Mix] 8: Regret [Fire Island Mix] 9: Age of Consent [Howie B. mix] 10: Spooky [Magimix]

5 stars simply for the full Shep Pettibone mix of True Faith
While all the other updated mixes are unnecessary, I can't deny that I'm a huge fan of the remix of Confusion that was used in the opening scene of the first Blade movie--when I bought the soundtrack specifically for that song, imagine my surprise to find it was a 'remix' of the New Order classic, because it sounds nothing like it. The fact is, the original Shep Pettibone 80s remix of True Faith, originally released as a 12" single at the time the song was recorded, is actually out of place on this collection of modern remixes--however, you're not likely to easily find this mix anywhere else, so in essence, it makes this collection a must for those looking to replace their old vinyl with digital copies.


OUTSTANDING A MUST FOR ALL NEW ORDER HEADS
KILLER REMIXES. THIS ALBUM IS WORTH BUYING FOR THE UPDATED "CONFUSION" ALONE, ITS ACTUALLY THE BLADE THEME. I LOVE IT.


Morally repugnant
After bringing it home and opening up the case, I found that a previous owner had scrawled a helpful warning in permanent marker on the disc face: "DAMN, THIS CD SUCKS". I bought this album used. And now, having listened thoroughly, I wish I could track that person down and shake their hand.

Picture New Order songs "updated" by trendy guest artists including Paul Oakenfield and Armand Van Helden. Envision Sumner and Co. 's original tunes stripped of the melody and fragile charm that made them interesting, and augmented with cheesy synthesizer and lifeless 808 beats. That's all there is to say about 8 of the 10 tracks here.

The "Pump Panel Reconstruction Mix" of "Confusion" is the only cut that really succeeds -- mostly through relentless pounding. It's a fantastic stab at techno, and like any great remix, has little in common with the original song. That said, whoever was behind this mix should've saved it for another CD, because it's in terrible company here.
Fluke pull off the only other passable attempt, with a gentle remix of "Spooky". If you're really interested in hearing these 2 tracks, buy the soundtrack to "Blade" and the "Spooky" maxi-single. Avoid this album at all costs.

If my gripes haven't already made it clear, "The Rest of New Order" is not worth the price, no matter what the price is. It's not even worth the space in your CD rack. .


no, thank you
". Looking at the import price tag, and the fact that these songs are better in their original incarnations, all I have to say is "No, thanks, I'll take a pass on this one.


New Order - Remixed.
Various DJs are roped in to give these songs an updated sound, and they pull it off with varying degrees of success. "The Rest of New Order" is the companion piece to the compilation "The Best of New Order," offering previously-released and rare remixes of the band's hits. After the wholly unnecessary 1988 "remix" of the classic "Blue Monday," another version surfaces here, but this time, the beats pulsate much harder this time around. Overall, it stays faithful to the original, with a few updated touches. I'm not too huge a fan of the energetic remix of "World" or "Age of Consent," but Farley and Heller get it right with their low-key house interpretation of "Regret. " Armand Van Helden, known for his hard and aggressive beats, breathes new life into "Bizarre Love Triangle. " This version blazes into a trace-like stomper, before the tempo abruptly drops and then picks up again. Plus, the hyperactive mixes of "Confusion" and "Touched by the Hand of God" work well, too. At 80 minutes, this CD features the full-length versions of these mixes. While purists may drop their jaw in shock, completists should definitely grab this solid remix CD.


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