∑(No,12k,Lg,17Mif) New Order + Liam Gillick: So it goes.. [Live]
by New Order
  • Record Label: Mute
  • Release Date: Jul 12, 2019
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

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  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. Mojo
    Jul 18, 2019
    60
    Audience delight is palpable. [Aug 2019, p.98]
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  1. Ricko
    Oct 12, 2019
    8
    While this wouldn't be a record I'd point to as an introduction to New Order (instead see "Power, Corruption, Lies" or "Substance") it isWhile this wouldn't be a record I'd point to as an introduction to New Order (instead see "Power, Corruption, Lies" or "Substance") it is certainly a must have for existing fans. Passing the 90 minute mark, it's a substantial piece and the 2017 performance was captured superbly. The set list is an interesting one and there is material present from across (and even pre) the bands lifespan. New Order look back over their output with fresh eyes, reimagining some of it, faithfully reconstructing other parts. The presence of a 12 piece synth orchestra gives the performance a truly big sound. A fitting tribute from the band to themselves.… Full Review »
  2. RicoJ
    Jul 25, 2019
    9
    I have always been a casual fan of New Order through the decades. "New Republic" being my favorite album of theirs with "Music Complete" andI have always been a casual fan of New Order through the decades. "New Republic" being my favorite album of theirs with "Music Complete" and "Get Ready" being my favorite albums of theirs this century. Lately, I have been listening to a lot of electronic/EDM music and randomly came across a few of the new songs from this "Sum+" album. I find the depth and recording quality of the sound to be refreshing from some staid music I was listening to. They have taken some older songs and "spruced them up" so to speak and added a bit of layers to them. The fluidity and dream-like (esp synths) flow of the album works great and take.you on a chill journey. Love the song selection. Definitely not expected and it combines to make the best album I've listened to in 2019.… Full Review »
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