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| 4.5 superb | olisz | June 21st 20 |
Incredible compilation. These are not only some of the best songs of New Order's whole career, but also probaply the best versions of these songs. The B-sides of the two disc version are not as impressive as disc 1, but here and there are still some gems to find, like for example 'Lonesome Tonight'.
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| 5.0 classic | Alabaster Jones | November 25th 16 |
It's weird when a band can have as many full-length releases as New Order does and still have their most well-received album be a compilation. But that's exactly the kind of weirdness you deal with when it comes to Substance. It compiles all of the non-album singles the band had released up until 1987, and I don't know how or why these songs didn't end up on a full-length proper. Even the worst song here would be among the best on any of their full-lengths at the time, and the best song here (the illustrious "Blue Monday") blows everything else they've done away (that is, except for several of the tracks found on this very album). It's a flawless mixture of new wave, alternative dance, synthpop, and post-punk that sounds absolutely divine. The vibes of the songs can vary from melancholic to determined to apathetic to upbeat, and the lyrics are memorable as well. It's truly one of the best compilations of all time from any band, and truly a cornerstone of new wave and synthpop any way you look at it. And those basslines, holy hell those basslines
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| 5.0 classic | minnashine | November 3rd 17 |
love how this site is garbage and doesn't let you add singles.
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