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New Order Album: “BBC Radio 1 Live in Concert [1992]”
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BBC Radio 1 Live in Concert [1992] |
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Release Date:1992-01-01
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Type:Unknown
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Genre:Electronic/Dance, Rock, New Wave
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Explicit Lyrics:Yes
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UPC:5018766110029
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{$New Order}'s live appearances have generally borne the brunt of a lot of criticism over the years, whether it's from people finding {$Sumner}'s role as the band focus less compelling than {$Ian Curtis} was for {$Joy Division} or for what's seen as an over-reliance on technology instead of actual playing. However, the latter criticism misses the point of the band's effortless combination of stylistic strands and the former was hardly something planned on. That said, {^BBC Radio 1 Live in Concert [1992]} is pretty much for fans only rather than general listeners, but said fans will have plenty of reasons to tune on in. Coming from a strong Glastonbury festival appearance in 1987, the hourlong disc finds the group near the height of its popularity and influence, with the amazing heights of {^Technique} just around the corner. The most recent songs here were {&"Touched By the Hand of God"} and a live debut appearance of {&"True Faith,"} with the rest of the set list drawing on both standbys and surprises (most notably a somewhat revamped take on {$the Velvet Underground}'s {&"Sister Ray,"} a holdover from {$Joy Division} days). Unlike, say, the {%Jekyll}/{%Hyde} transformation {$Depeche Mode}'s {$David Gahan} goes through on-stage (every verse punctuated with audience exhortations), {$Sumner} concentrates on the songs (a few brief comments and wails aside), often with a more plaintive, rushed edge than on album. A fantastic version of {&"Temptation"} and a slightly forced but still striking intensity on {&"Bizarre Love Triangle"} are among his best turns. The {$Morris}/{$Hook} rhythm section proves its undeniable worth time and again, {$Hook}'s immediately recognizable playing in full effect -- {&"Your Silent Face"} in particular gets a wonderful rendition here, especially with its warm, uplifting conclusion. Slightly odd mixes here and there keep things from being too polished -- the drum clatter on {&"True Faith"} is especially disconcerting. ~ Ned Raggett, All Music Guide
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