New Order - Technique
| New Order - Technique |
Manufacturer: Warner Brothers
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 "A captivating mixture." | 2008-09-12 |
| - Reviewed By kozumel |
Might not be the best album out there from New Order's discography for both the critics and specialized media but, however, it is definitely one of the most recommended and enjoyable for any newbie and loyal fan indeed, as it defines what this band is all about by blending the best from their both styles which result a captivating mixture: alternative guitar pop over an acid techno base, spiced up with Bernard Sumner's engaging voice.
It just brings back the best electronic atmosphere from Substance revamped up with the guitars from Republic, making it the perfect link between both albums.
Excellent. |
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 "Ah yes, back when New Order was still good" | 2007-07-09 |
| - Reviewed By thisisthelongestnicknameicouldthinkoffornow |
| It seems like lately they're little more than a tribute band of themselves, but Technique belongs in any serious New Order fan's collection. |
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| "BEST OF NEW ORDER" | 2007-05-25 |
| - Reviewed By User: AMJYXMIFAARDJ |
| This is the best New Order CD hands down, if you only have money for one New Order CD, BUY THIS ONE!!! |
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| "Still the Best" | 2006-06-11 |
| - Reviewed By User: AG7RPAOC7L7OZ |
| Yes, I like the new albums, "Get Ready" and "Waiting For the Siren's Call" quite a bit, but this classic is still my favorite overall. The opener, "Fine Time" sounds a little out of place and is by no means an indicator of things to come, but it's still an oddly catchy piece in its own right. And some of the lyrics are just hilarious (You know I've met a lot of cool chicks, but I've never met one with all her own teeth). What follows, however, is a string of beautiful, well-crafted masterpieces. Some of them have a more accoustic sound (All The Way, Love Less, Dream Attack) while others are more dance-based (Round and Round, Vanishing Point, Mr. Disco), but they're all excellent songs. The former three would have to be my favorites, though. All in all it's a very short album, about 40 minutes, but it contains no filler. I recommend it to any New Order fan who hasn't already purchased it yet (can't imagine there are many of those) or to people who love good music in general. |
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| "you got style, you got class, but most of all--you got a lot of technique" | 2006-06-03 |
| - Reviewed By hugmysoul |
there's really nothing new anyone can say about new order. to say their influence is far-reaching would be an understantment. most people, and understandably so, cite 'blue monday,' 'bizarre love triangle,' '1963,' and 'true faith,' as new order's defining songs (me, i say 'regret' and 'touched by the hand of god' are their best songs). it is, however, a tough argument to reject. however, most of new order's albums as wholes were a tad incosistent and sprinkled in on top of the undeniable brilliance of so many tracks was filler that weighed some albums down.
it was with their 1989 release, 'technique,' that new order finally nailed an entire album. new order 'purists' will likely disagree, but such disagreements are usually emotionally-charged and short-sided, and probably due in large part to 'technique's' commercial success. 'technique' begins withs one of new order's finest moments, the brilliant 'technique.' almost devoid of a vocal track, it was a fuzzy, acid-induced, dance-floor stomper. it seems an unlikely first single from the album, but a first single it was and. what's great about 'technique' is that the rest of the album is that it vascillates between vintage new order dance-tronica ('round and round,' 'mr. disco,' 'vanishing point') and more acoustical dance numbers ('all the way,' 'run,' 'loveless'). a few people complain that 'all the way' is a 'just like heaven' clone. it may use the exact same chord pattern, but then again so do several hundred other songs. the comparisons end there and 'all the way' stands on it's own as a brilliant track.
'round and round' is another absolutely classic new order single, every bit as good as 'blue monday' and 'true faith.' the band brought the dance beats to the forefront and let them shine. noticeably muted (and almost invisible) is peter hook's trademark bass. the funny thing is that 'round and round' is such a spectacular song that you barely notice its lack of prominence.
'run,' in my opinion, is the album standout. steven morris'running drum-line (listen closely, the drums are brilliant) and gillian gilbert's synthline serve as a nice counterpoint to peter hook's seductive bass and bernard's plaintive guitar melody. but what makes it special to me is gillian's synths the last minute of the song. it's like listening to a sunset. it's beautiful, terrible cliches aside.
what's puzzling about the album is its cover: nowhere do you find the band's name nor the album title. it may be a statement in and of itself: new order *knew* it was a great album, and additing a title or the band name might in some way detract from the album's brilliance. then again, maybe not. knowing new order, it could just have easily been a joke.
new order's induction into the rock 'n roll hall of fame can't be far off, and it will most deserved. new order, without question, is perhaps the defining dance band of the era. |
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| "an outpouring of true genius" | 2005-07-11 |
| - Reviewed By quisquose2001 |
I can easily understand why so many New Order fans rate this album as their finest. Coming on the heels of the quintessential Substance, convential wisdom would have suggested that the band had nowhere to go but down. To confound the naysayers, they raised the bar again with Technique, solidifying their sound while exploring a diverse spectrum of sound.
Part of the genius is that this album has elements that would appeal to any sort of N.O. fan. You have synth, guitar, and even some goth elements. Each track is strong, and there is no filler. Yes, it whizzes by you very fast, clocking in at just under forty minutes. But, how many times have fans and critics whined about "filler" tracks bloating an album? Here, there is NO filler. In that respect, it's like The Cure's Disintegration, Depeche Mode's Violator, or PSB's Introspective. Don't bristle at the comparisons, please!
The overall theme of the album is about flawed love. Sometimes, Bernard Sumner is the victim (Mr. Disco, Vanishing Point), or the villian (Fine Time, Guilty Partner).
The first track, Fine Time, throws down the gauntlet. It comes barreling out of the gate, with Bernard's snarling delivery of the lyrics, and a dizzying mix of sounds. How they mashed so many sounds and even a Barry White sample together and produced this song is a testimony to the supremacy of New Order.
Now, from pure originality springs a discreet steal from another member of New Wave royalty, The Cure. Yes, the bassline from All the Way sounds almost identical to Just Like Heaven. Yet, I think of this as a happy experiment on how two different yet equally good bands take that bassline and produce two great songs, though Just Like Heaven, of course, takes the cake. Still, not to discredit All the Way- it's one of those new wave songs that will always make your heart smile.
The next track, Love Less, also induces positive feelings. It's one of the most beautiful New Wave ballads I have ever heard. Some will call me crazy, but in that respect it reminds me of Erasure's Dreamlike State.
Round & Round is a song that I always enjoyed listening to on the radio. In my book, it's on equal footing with Bizarre Love Triangle, Blue Monday, and True Faith. And besides, any angst-laden teenager (i.e., me in the early 90's) can identify with the lyrics- "The picture you see is no portrait of me..."
Now, a less-than-stellar album would have stalled after the first four tracks. Not Technique. Guilty Partner scores another goal. The best word to describe it is beguiling. It's like being on a remote beach, at night. There is romance, but also mystery and intrigue. This is an obvious sampling of the Ibiza sound mentioned by other reviewers. The Spanish guitar work is first-rate, and Bernard Sumner's vocal delivery is moody and restrained, at once menacing and seductive.
What follows next is Run, which employs more of the classic New Order sound. The lyrics grab you right away.
Mr. Disco is a pastiche of most of the sounds you encounter in the whole of Technique, including that quasi-tubular bell sound that surfaces briefly in Fine Time. It's another addictive track. one thing that strikes me is how Bernard sings about a holiday spent together with a lost love, and then channels that into the declaration "my life ain't no holiday" in Vanishing Point. Another example of genius. Vanishing Point is a fan favorite, one that gets under your skin.
The final tour-de-force is Dream Attack, another Ibiza tune. It overwhelms you just as much as Guilty Partner, and ends the album with a sense of urgency. Considering how Technique starts with Fine time and ends with Dream Attack, you can only conclude that only New Order could make it all come together in a compelling way.
Basta, enough said! This is a treasure trove of mood and sound.
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| "Ah, Technique..." | 2005-03-11 |
| - Reviewed By hannibalsmith |
There's an awful lot of people out there who share my opinion that this is New Order's finest album, and with good reason. Technique is consistently superb from the first notes of Fine Time through the final fade out of Dream Attack. Its the soundtrack to that summer you've always dreamed of - basking on a sun soaked beach while the warm wind washes over you.
Fine Time starts things out - a slightly strange housy song that is none the less very catchy. "You're much too young - to be a part of me / You're much too young - to mess around with me" Mix in Barry White style deep vocals, Peter Hook's awe inspiring melodic bass, and even sheep sounds, and you've got a winning track that could only have come from New Order. 7.5 / 10
Next up is All The Way - New Order at their most upbeat and a tour de force of song writing prowess. Primarily an acoustic guitar driven number, with a touch of synths, Hook's bass and a very upbeat chorus - "It takes years to find the nerve to be apart from what you've done - to find the truth inside yourself and not depend on anyone". 9/10
The third track, Love Less, kicks things into a slightly lower gear following the high of All The Way. Again, guitar and bass driven, but more downtempo in a way that conveys melancholy without sounding sad as only New Order can. "Can't you see, why don't you look at me? Its not your right to be, so much my enemy..." 8.5 / 10
The most recognizable track on the album is the single Round & Round - simply a terrific track but probably the one track that might not fit in with the others on the album. Pop bliss, with bouncing, bubbly synth work meshing perfectly with Hooky's basslines and some of Bernard's most inspired lyrics. "I don't care about what you do, because if you mess with me I'll get rid of you." and "The picture you see is no portrait of me. Its to real to be shown to someone I don't know." Probably New Order's most overlooked single and one that should have had more chart success than it did. Simply sublime. 9.5 / 10
Guilty Partner takes us past the half way point of the album. Another slightly down tempo track, helping us to catch our breath after the high of Round & Round, subtly driven by Hooky's rather mellow bass playing, building to a gorgeous synth-line crescendo. "I'm not some kind of foolish lover, I couldn't take this from no other! You're not being cruel to me, cause I always know that you'll come back to me..." 8.5 / 10
Run - Starts to ratchet the tempo back up ever so slightly. New Order with an edge. "What the *hell* is happening?" Bernard asks. "I can't think of everything. I don't know what day it is, or who I'm talking to..." 8.5 / 10
Mr. Disco takes us into Technique's fantastic home stretch. "How can I ever forget you? You don't know, just what I've been through..." it starts, as the synths swirl in, out, and around Hooky's bass. "I can't find my piece of mind because I need you with me all of the time..." Orchestra hits and gorgeous synth work round things out. 9/10
Vanishing Point - One of New Order's true masterpieces, and personally one of my top 10 songs of all time. Heavily synth based with a touch of Hooky's bass, the lyrics are once again powerful and raw: "Grow up children, don't you suffer - at the hands of one another" - "My life ain't no holiday, I've been through the point of no return". A truely lush track that could never receive enough accolades. 10 / 10
Dream Attack - Technique closes out with a track that just oozes massive quantities of pure bliss. Guitar and drum based, Hooky's bass in a more traditional role, with electric pianos and synths thrown in for good measure. Things start out with a perfect opening verse "Nothing in this world could touch the music that I heard when I woke up this morning". But the song contains a completely perfect moment shortly thereafter as it hits a piano break with a simply gorgeously stunning melody. Again, one of my personal top 10 tracks of all time. 10 / 10
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| "New Order's Best Album" | 2004-12-23 |
| - Reviewed By jabeyer |
New Order had some great albums in the beginning with Power,Corruption and Lies - Lowlife - and Brotherhood, etc, but they were always forging their own way with the childlike guitar playing of Bernard Sumner (per Johnny Marr) and the meandering bass lines of Peter Hook, were always kept in line with the original drums (not drum machines in the beginning) and catchy synth loops - I still love the synthesized croaking frogs on "Thieves Like Us".
1989 was a great year in music. The eighties saw the most different types of new music one could ever dream of, and what better way to finish off the decade than with a masterpiece; Technique - says it all. This is not an album to skip around from track to track looking for a single - the entire album is brilliant from start to finish - which is how it should be listened to. I remember seeing the Technique concert in San Diego, and New Order headlined for the following bands: De La Soul, Sugarcubes, and Public Image Limited. What a show!
Other great albums from that very same year of 1989:
PIL - 9
10000 Maniacs - Blind Man's Zoo
Jimmy Cliff - Cliff Hanger
Pixies - Doolittle
The Cure - Disintegration
The Stone Roses - The Stone Roses
XTC - Oranges & Lemons
Peter Murphy - Deep
The Cult - Sonic Temple
They Might Be Giants - Lincoln
The The - Mind Bomb
Nine Inch Nails - Pretty Hate Machine
Love and Rockets - Love & Rockets
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Mother's Milk
Depeche Mode - 101 Live
De La Soul - 3 Feet High and Rising
Sugarcubes - Here Today, Tomorrow Next Week!
Soul II Soul - Club Classics Vol. 1/Keep On Movin'
I'd be lucky to be able to think of this many good albums from all of the 90's combined. |
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 "And the Beat Goes On" | 2004-02-22 |
| - Reviewed By gonn1000 |
Pherhaps New Order`s more upbeat and danceable album, "Technique" stands as a good piece of late eighties pop. It shows that they were poignant percursors of the dance scene, delivering innovative and catchy songs that still have their appeal even if some years have passed already. It`s a dated record, sure, as one can easily identify the time period it came out, yet most of the songs are strong and still carry some freshness. The first track, "Fine Time", is a dazzling and addictive dance number, proving the band`s creativity and talent.
Bernard Summers` vocals are, as usual, one of the highpoints, making a perfect combination with the electronic-oriented soundscapes. Although it`s a worthwile record, "Technique" has a couple of moments that seem a bit too samey, so some diversity would be welcome.
A solid musical experience, nonetheless, and a fine effort from the MADchester dance scene. |
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| "Get the message" | 2003-08-21 |
| - Reviewed By gza |
| 'Technique' is a phenomenal record by a phenomenal band. Eight years and four albums after rising from the ashes of the doom-laden Joy Division, New Order had evolved to create the best electronic rock crossover album that I can think of. Recorded in Ibiza, but charting the disintegration of a relationship, the album is a curious contradiction of infectious beats and wistful lyrics that nevertheless works brilliantly. From the bass-heavy dancefloor sleaze - with a nod to Barry White - of 'Fine Time' through to the euphoric menace of 'Dream Attack', 'Technique' is an immaculately cohesive whole with very few weak points - only 'Guilty Partner' seems surplus to requirements. All the trademark New Order idiosyncracies are here, Peter Hook's inimitable bass, Bernard Sumner's winsome vocals and a glorious collage of beats, synths and guitars. The highpoint of the album comes with 'Run', a gorgeous, acoustic-driven jangle shot through with ragged bursts of electric guitar and ethereal synth. From then on in, 'Technique's attack is relentless, the excellent 'Mr Disco' and 'Vanishing Point' paving the way for the epic closer 'Dream Attack'. 'Substance' may have all the hits on it, but for 45 minutes of sustained New Order brilliance, no other album can live with 'Technique'. Get the message. |
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