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 no surprises Nov 11, 2009
Everything here is 100% solid. You'll hear strains of New Order here and there. There's some nice guitar work. Sumner sings in his usual way. Lyrics are about relationships though it has to be said they are VERY generic lyrics. The other singer has a pleasant baritone. Not really sure this is memorable stuff though.
I wouldnt have minded a singer who could really let loose over the instruments since the tracks are fairly stripped down instrumentally. One track sounds way too much like Coldplay and that's not cool. Stronger vocal melodies wouldnt have hurt since all of these tracks are essentially pop songs. Nothing wrong with pop but these tracks feel bloodless to a fault.
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Not sure about this... Nov 04, 2009
Ok, to be completely honest I've just gone through the samples here on Amazon so far - and I will go out & buy it this week regardless.
I am a long time JD/NO fan - have been since 1980 actually, so almost from the beginning.
I've loved everything they have done (as JD & NO) and for the most part - their side projects - Electronic, Revenge, Monaco & The Other Two.
I've read the other reviews here, and whilst I agree that there seem to be those NO threads running through - it all seems a little sanitised and poppy to me. Where's the dark brooding over (or under) tones generally present in most of their history.
Granted, for me a big part of the NO magic was Hooky's bass, but I'm no Hooky fanboy as I like some of Barney's solo stuff more than Hooky's.
On inital listen - there's nothing here that really grabs me. Dare I say it - too radio friendly and unchallenging, or perhaps lacking something unique to set them apart from the hoards of other UK guitar based pop bands - which I guess was Hooky's bass.
Sorry Barney, I will see if it grows on me though. If it does I'll ammend this.
Freebass anyone?
 Truly amazing! Nov 01, 2009
I've been a fan of New Order, Electronic, The Other Two, etc. etc. This CD is absolutely amazing! Checking them out in Chicago on 11/18. Please please please give this CD a listen with headphones---the recording is wonderful. So happy with this CD!
Sounds like Electronic! But a little rougher and less clean. Oct 26, 2009
It seems to have the same acoustic sound and temperament. It is not nearly as airy or clean sounding and that may have something to do with the production of the tracks. The absolute absence of Hooky's bass sound makes this far more divergent from the New Order albums. I think the sound of that bass sound that made New Order so unique would be nails on the chalkboard to Barney anyway. I think if you ever want to hear that classic New Order sound again, one ought to hope that Hooky gets Monaco back together (with his faux sounding Barney). This album is probably the most rock sounding record I've ever heard with Bernard Sumner on vocals. I have read they will be touring the UK with the Pet Shop Boys this Christmas (maybe they will play Getting Away With It on stage?).
Good album from musicians who defined the Eurobeat movement Oct 17, 2009
It's no secret that Bad Lieutenant consists of New Order minus Peter Hook. The unfortunate parting of ways for New Order is truly sad given that they were one of the defining bands of the 80's New Wave movement.
Hook's signature bass was core to New Order's sound, so Bernard Sumner has had to reshape Bad Lieutenant's sound without Hook's contributions. For the most part, Sumner and company succeed. "Never Cry Another Tear" is a great debut for the band. "Sink or Swim" and "Twist of Fate" are my favorite tracks and remind me of later New Order at its best. Jake Evans adds his vocals in places and is an interesting, fresh new voice. There are a few weak links -
All in all - recommended - got it a few days after its debut for <$3 for the album. What a deal!
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