In the latest installment of New Order's never-ending remastering saga, the 2024 edition of "Brotherhood" hits the shelves with all the subtlety of a sledgehammer.
With bangers like "Bizarre Love Triangle" and "Every Little Counts," this album continues to be a staple in any 80s dance party playlist.
The remastering job on this one is a bit like giving your grandad a facelift - it's trying to freshen up something that was already pretty darn good to begin with.
But hey, who can resist a shiny new release with a few extra bells and whistles? As always, Bernard Sumner's vocals are as charmingly off-key as ever, and Peter Hook's basslines are so catchy they'll be stuck in your head for days.
The real standout here, though, is Stephen Morris' drumming - the man's got more rhythm in his little finger than most bands have in their entire discography.
Sure, "Brotherhood" may not be the most groundbreaking album in New Order's repertoire, but it's a damn good time from start to finish.
So grab your best pair of dancing shoes, put on your best power suit, and get ready to party like it's 1986 all over again.
Just don't blame us if you wake up with a hangover and a sudden desire to buy a synth.
With bangers like "Bizarre Love Triangle" and "Every Little Counts," this album continues to be a staple in any 80s dance party playlist.
The remastering job on this one is a bit like giving your grandad a facelift - it's trying to freshen up something that was already pretty darn good to begin with.
But hey, who can resist a shiny new release with a few extra bells and whistles? As always, Bernard Sumner's vocals are as charmingly off-key as ever, and Peter Hook's basslines are so catchy they'll be stuck in your head for days.
The real standout here, though, is Stephen Morris' drumming - the man's got more rhythm in his little finger than most bands have in their entire discography.
Sure, "Brotherhood" may not be the most groundbreaking album in New Order's repertoire, but it's a damn good time from start to finish.
So grab your best pair of dancing shoes, put on your best power suit, and get ready to party like it's 1986 all over again.
Just don't blame us if you wake up with a hangover and a sudden desire to buy a synth.






