Technique [Import]

Description

New Orderformed in Manchester, U.K. in 1980, rising from the ashes of Joy Division after lead singer Ian Curtis’ tragic suicide. GuitaristBernard Sumnertook over on vocals, and with drummerStephen Morris, bassistPeter Hookand keyboardistGillian Gilbert, the group became one of the biggest British acts of their era. Pioneering the fusion of new wave, alt-rock, electronica, synth-pop, house and club music, their unique sound was as thought-provoking and soulful as it was dancefloor-ready. A No. 1 album in the U.K., 1989’sTechniqueisNew Order’sseminal fifth album and their first non-compilation album to crack the Billboard 200’s Top 40. Boasting pounding dance beats and a rock backbone,Techniqueis home to the memorable singles “Run,” “Fine Time,” and “Round & Round,” plus “Vanishing Point,” which was later used as the theme for the hit British seriesMaking Out.

Tracks

1. Fine Time
2. All the Way
3. Love Less
4. Round & Round
5. Guilty Partner
6. Run
7. Mr. Disco
8. Vanishing Point
9. Dream Attack