New Order Album: “Back to Mine”

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This is a continuous in-the-mix CD compiled and mixed by New Order. <p>Includes liner notes by New Order. <p>This is part of DMC's "Back To Mine" series. <p>New Order's contribution to the BACK TO MINE artist-selected mixes distinguishes itself in the series. Instead of the low-key electronic chill-out that often fits the BACK TO MINE bill, New Order have brought together a list of innovators and influences that span the stylistic gamut. Downbeat is not the dominant mode here (the disc opens up with Captain Beefheart's "Big Eyed Beans from Venus," for God's sake), and rock experimentalism is given its rightful crown via tracks from Can ("Mushroom"), The Velvet Underground ("Venus in Furs"), and Roxy Music ("In Every Dream Home a Heartache"). <p>As one would expect from these Manchester New Wave pioneers, however, dance, hip-hop, and acid house are given their due, with cuts from Mantronix, Missy Elliot, Donna Summer, and Joey Beltram, among others. Beyond these superb selections, New Order has thrown some curveballs, including garage bliss from The Groundhogs ("Cherry Red") and a melancholic beauty from Doves ("M62 Song"). The transitions are flawless, and the high-caliber picks and smooth flow of the set attest to New Order's deserved reputation as pop-culture tastemakers.

If you aren't familiar with the Back to Mine Series by now, your missing out on some great insights into the bands who put them together. I've been a New Order Fan since Power Corruption and Lies, and I'm fascinated by the music that drove the creative juices in the early days and appealed to the band members throughout their evolution. Some fans may well remember when New Order sounded very much like little more than a bunch of Cassio keyboards and Drum Machines themselves. If your interested in the music that inspires your favorite musicians then check it out. You might find something unexpectedly enjoyable... You may also start to notice things about New Order's music after hearing what they like to listen to... All of the Back to Mine CDs have been very enlightening.

This is a very cool eclectic collection of songs chosen by New Order. Back to Mine is a series of mix records by different artists, the idea is what they would play for you back at their place, after a night out... "back to mine"...

A bit silly, but lots of good tracks.... the previous reviewers are pretty ignorant, especially seemingly having no clue about any of these classic tracks... this collection is pretty unique and fun, but not for the unadventurous.

It is an ecclectic collection of songs CHOSEN BY the members of New Order...While the collection is very interesting (it includes music by Velvet Underground, Can, Capt. Beefheart, Roxy Music among others), I think the way ... has it on their site is very misleading... I bought it thinking it was New Order because the description of the item was not listed. I have listed a description from the Editorial Review of the import (which I found after I had already purchased it)"

Here is the Review from the import:

Unusual Set Assembled by the Band New Order features the CD Debut of the Patrick Cowley Mix of Donna Summer's Classic "i Feel Love" and a Remix Version of Giorgio Moroder's "e=mc2".

If I had an invitation from New Order to go "back to mine", I'd have to decline. I've loved the Back to Mine series so far for its warm, sweet tunes (especially Everything But the Girl's contribution). This is a departure from that mood, which may be welcomed by some fans but not by this one. The songs on this cd are painfully self-conscious, dark and moody, reminding me of a cynical friend who's intelligent and creative but also unpleasant to be around. Even "I Feel Love" goes to the dark side on this compilation. There are lots of people, I'm sure, who appreciate this sort of sound, but for those looking for a good wind-down and relax mix, this isn't the place to find it.