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I love auto correct, I
wanted to say that New Order IS coming to Berlin, and look, it’s a double
entendre. You see what I did there.
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So as I shelled out 70 euros
for two tickets to see a band, what, 20 years past it’s prime? I’m thinking of
an entry where I can enumerate the many faceted genius of NW. While in my heart
of hearts my deepest love goes to Joy Division, with New Order I find tracks
that constantly surprise and refresh me. First, lest we forget, they had a
great “comeback” with the album Get Ready in 2001. From the opening of
“Crystal”, which begins with the signature New Order beats and a soul sample
followed by the unmistakable voice of Bernard Sumner. After watching Carlos the Jackal and the brilliant pairing
of "Age of Consent" (that scene when he’s getting out of the shower)
Set List
Crystal
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Ceremony
(Joy Division) Isolation
Age of Consent
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Bizarre Love Triangle
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Perfect Kiss
Blue Monday
Temptation
(Joy Division) Transmission
Love Will Tear us Apart
Gaps represent gaps in my
memory, or where I couldn’t place the track list. Thanks to these guys
for filling in some blanks.
As you can see, they played
all the hits from a golden age. Check out the recent interview in ElectronicBeats , notice no mention of Peter Hook. Thoughts that went through my mind
during the show, after I sold my ticket to a solider in the Bundeswehr (errrr)
was:
-incredible as yet
unidentified opening DJ provided by sponsor, Electronic Beats
-what is it like when you
just hold out your guitar and someone takes it, no questions asked?
-is drinking your water out
of a wine glass some kind of nod to previous rock and roll excesses, like
smoking tobacco out of an old bong?
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