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Track Listings
| 1. Ceremony |
| 2. Blue Monday (12" Mix) |
| 3. Confusion (Arthur Baker 12" Mix) |
| 4. Thieves Like Us |
| 5. The Perfect Kiss (12" Mix) |
| 6. Shellshock |
| 7. Bizarre Love Triangle (Shep Pettibone 12" Mix) |
| 8. True Faith (12" Mix) |
| 9. Touched By The Hand God (12" Mix) |
| 10. Round & Round |
| 11. Regret |
| 12. Crystal |
| 13. 60 Miles An Hour |
| 14. Here To Stay (Radio Edit) |
Editorial Reviews
The propulsive beats inside Joy Division's dark post-punk rose up and flowered after the surviving members formed New Order, and a new era of dance-rock was born. Here' the only single-CD collection that spans their entire career: 12" mixes of Blue Monday; Confusion; The Perfect Kiss; Bizarre Love Triangle , and True Faith plus Ceremony; Crystal , and more. Bonus DVD includes three music videos!
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
It's difficult to believe that the members of New Order have been together for over 25 years including their years as Joy Division. During those 25 years, the band has entertained millions with their unique brand of alternative rock and dance music. Without a doubt, New Order are pioneering musicians. Bernard Sumner shows that it's cool not to have a great singing voice and still sound good. Peter Hook is a master bass player who uses the instrument as a lead guitar. Drummer Stephen Morris is a rhythm machine all to himself while keyboardist Gillian Gilbert ties everything together with her etherial chord strokes.
After releasing two retrospectives, 1987's "Substance" and 1995's "Best of New Order", the band has released the career-spanning "International". This album includes 14 of New Order's best known songs and serves as a good introduction to the band's music.
The disc does have its pros and cons however. Several of the band's key tracks such as "Subculture", "Temptation" and "Fine Time" are not included on this compilation. Also, the 1987 remake of "Confusion" which appeared on "Substance" also appears here instead of its original 1983 version which is far superior.
The version of "The Perfect Kiss" included here is the edited version which also appears on the band's "Lowlife" album as opposed to the full-length 9-minute version which is on "Substance" and the original 12" single.
On the good side, this is the only place where you can find the rare hit "Touched By The Hand Of God". Also, there are classics such as "Blue Monday", "True Faith", "Thieves Like Us" and "Shellshock".... Read more ›
After releasing two retrospectives, 1987's "Substance" and 1995's "Best of New Order", the band has released the career-spanning "International". This album includes 14 of New Order's best known songs and serves as a good introduction to the band's music.
The disc does have its pros and cons however. Several of the band's key tracks such as "Subculture", "Temptation" and "Fine Time" are not included on this compilation. Also, the 1987 remake of "Confusion" which appeared on "Substance" also appears here instead of its original 1983 version which is far superior.
The version of "The Perfect Kiss" included here is the edited version which also appears on the band's "Lowlife" album as opposed to the full-length 9-minute version which is on "Substance" and the original 12" single.
On the good side, this is the only place where you can find the rare hit "Touched By The Hand Of God". Also, there are classics such as "Blue Monday", "True Faith", "Thieves Like Us" and "Shellshock".... Read more ›
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
The new compilation by new order could've/should've been much better than this. I think the last compilation(best of) was a much more comprehensive set than this. This is more of an edited Substance with a few songs from their later set. They didn't include the original version of Confusion, used an edit of "Perfect Kiss" and pretty much ignored Technique/Republic. I only bought this for the free dvd. I already have the Live at Finsbury, so all I really wanted were the two music videos. Although True Faith is fine, the bastards used an edited version of "Perfect Kiss," not the full length version found on the video and laserdisc!! That was probably the main reason for me to buy this compilation. So as you can imagine, i'm feeling pretty ripped off. So do yourself and buy the "best of" or substance and ignore this (or just buy it used, like I should have!)
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By ctrlx
Format:Audio CD
The earlier tracks here have never sounded this good. Remember 1986, when you ran out and bought Low-life and Brotherhood on CD? And you raved about how this new medium was INVENTED for THIS band? Then you shoved your old vinyl copies in a closet?
Well, here we are in 2004 (actual release 10/2002) and it appears they are finally getting around to remastering some of the tracks, probably due to Rhino's involvement. The sound on "Substance" just doesn't cut it anymore. I can't say this is worth full price, even with the bonus DVD. And the inclusion of three tracks from the recent "Get Ready" is unjustified. But the sound quality is SPECTACULAR. The clarity of Hook's bass lines has never been captured so well. The new transfers demonstrate very clean low- and sub-bass which can't be found elsewhere.
Hunt for this one in the bargain bins until the full catalog gets the remastering it deserves.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Ok...this cd was ok, but nothing new. The main reason I bought it was for the dvd which is worth it 100%. I love the music videos for"true faith" and "perfect kiss". Blue monday is live from 5/11. I am not sure what year that is supposed to be, but I assume it was pretty recent since they look much older. "Blue monday-live from 5/11" is not my favorite on the 3 song dvd, but it is still really good. I would have prefered the music video for blue monday, but oh well...perhaps they will release some kind of video colection and I will buy it. If you are a new fan, I highly recommend "substance 1987" instead of this. That has most of these songs on it except for the last 4 or so. I would recommend this however for someone who is buying a new order release for the first time because it is all there hits, and you get a pretty good visual with the dvd. Substance is somewhat pricy especially for someone who is not even sure about this band. However stay away from the cd entitled "best of" until you have heard either this or substance. It is really good, but the track list is almost entirely different, and it isn't a great starter album. It is great for a secondary purchase though after you have bought "substance" or this one "international". But overall it is good as far as track selection goes, and as far as the dvd goes, it is a great companion to go with it. I can't complain.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By DMG
Format:Audio CD
Umm, it's a disgrace to try to narrow down the best of New Order into 14 tracks on one CD. You just can't do it. That is why I feel very essential tracks are unfortunately missing. I won't get into them all, but two that immediately come to mind are "Vanishing Point" and "World", two of my favorite New Order songs. These songs did happen to be on the '95 best of. Why not now? They haven't decreased in value. I could go into a bunch of way older songs that should be on too, but I won't. The bottom line is, just buy all their albums. And get this album only for the improved sound (digitally remastered). It is amazing how much more powerful tracks like True Faith and Shellshock and Bizarre Love Triangle sound on my car system as compared to the tracks off of Substance. I hope all of New Order's albums are re-released digitally remastered. They already did it with the earlier albums for Tears For Fears, Duran Duran, and Pet Shop Boys. Depeche Mode should follow too hopefully. NEW ORDER GETS 5 STARS, THE TRACK STINGINESS GETS 3.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
There are much better New Order compilations out there.
New Order released a flood of Greatest Hits collections in the 90's and 00's, all of which have basically been rendered obsolete by 'Singles'. Read more
Published on February 21, 2010 by H. Jin
3.0 out of 5 stars
DVD no more
I just got my copy from Amazon.com after having it in my wishlist for the longest while. Guess I should have checked more carefully because between the time I added the New Order:... Read more
Published on December 8, 2005 by spiff
4.0 out of 5 stars
Must add to collection
If you are a fan of New Order than this is one to purchase. I bought this for the extended version of Bizarre Love Triangle and it is great.
Published on September 11, 2005 by Jolo
2.0 out of 5 stars
Been there, done that, why bother
Seriously folks, This is the best ever??? Substance is the best "best of" album to get from New Order. Read more
Published on February 15, 2005 by Skicat
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great compilation
I have been a fan for a very long time and I own ALMOST every album New Order has released. This was an excelent compilation and while I agree with many of the other reviews as far... Read more
Published on October 20, 2003 by Thomas J
5.0 out of 5 stars
International...
New Order release's yet another compilation, this time around it's the 4th one in the series ("Substance", "Best Of..." and the "Retro-Boxed Set"). Read more
Published on February 17, 2003
4.0 out of 5 stars
Music: 5 stars; Videos: 3 stars
While there are already enough New Order compilations (SUBSTANCE, THE BEST OF NEW ORDER and RETRO) this one is the best and the most concise. Read more
Published on February 17, 2003 by Edward Morales
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