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Described in today's metro as Johnny Marr meets the pet shop boys , New orders chugging along new single. That's the first time I've heard a new , new order song on me phone progress.
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Hi, I used to post here around 2005-2007, but lost my login after the forum updates. Still check the topics from time to time, and I'm glad there's new music to discuss.

I think Restless is really good, and it does remind me a lot of Technique, especially the synth tones and blend of acoustic and electric guitars. There's an effortless quality to it, whereas WFTSC on the whole felt quite labored, even in its highlights. For late Barney lyrics they aren't half bad either. I see it as told from the perspective of disgruntled youths growing up under Cameron / Osborne austerity. The chords and driving rhythm recall both Dream Attack and Tighten Up. I really like the mix; there are many instrumental flourishes without the song ever feeling claustrophobic. (In particular I'm relishing the active hi hat work on Steve's acoustic kit.) Noting here that the bass is more modern and American sounding -- all of Hooky's chorus effects have been deliberately dropped, even if the verse register gives the bass a 'lead' section. Favorite instrumental moment in the Youtube mix is those synth strings at 3:02-3:04. And finally, Barney sounds much more comfortable in his wizened older man voice -- things had been getting a bit honky here and there since 2001.

I know when hearing new music by Bernard and co. there's an air among New Order fans of, "Are we just being charitable about any half decent effort, when we're all pining for some exclamatory, seismic hit?" but I don't feel like I'm trying to like Restless. I think it's rather immediate, direct yet thoughtful, and very pretty all around. It's not a classic, but it sounds close enough to optimal New Order that it's refreshing, instead of mimicking contrivances like "Jet Stream" and the like.

So I soaked it in today, 20 plus listens on the drive from my house to Philadelphia for work. After many listens, I can truthfully say I like it. The lyrics could be stronger, in fact, during one listen, I tried re-writing a few couplets to see if I could improve them. Musically, it is an established act playing to its strengths - Steve's drum work, as someone else noted, is really good especially the hi-hat work; Bernard and Phil's mix of acoustic and electric guitars does recall elements of Bad Loo, but also hearken back to Technique in some ways; the strings are a nice polished addition to the mix; and finally Gillian's keyboard work and programming meshes well into the final mix. It has a lot going on in it for sure, but would echo earlier comments that it does not feel claustrophobic at all. As for me, the outro is brilliant -- it really soars and has an energy to it that portends well for the album as a whole in my opinion.

As for the "Is it a single?" debate, I for one no longer believe in the myth of a big lead single in the current music model, especially with established bands like New Order. They have an established market and new listens come in different ways, i.e. not from music videos or traditional radio play. You seek out music you like and check things that seem interesting to you whether its via Spotify, Apple Music or some other music streaming service. A new track from New Order will get spun on various 'stations' or recommended new mixes for consumers. The band chose a song and put it into the world -- call it a single or an InstantGrat track to appease the hardcore fan's interest. I look at other established artists such as The Cure, Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam, etc. Can anyone really name their last singles? Probably not, because the single simply does not matter anymore.

To the casual fan, this song has the hallmarks of a New Order track....and it's new, so that alone may pique their interest. All of us already pre-ordered the album, the band need not worry about us. Of course, they want us to like it, to share it, to tweet about it. I have and will. As for the album, we will all find that favorite track -- even the people who hated WFTSC found that one track. I'll take a new album with solid music from my favorite band any day over something else.

Hope everyone enjoys the music that coming. Cheers all....it's nice to see a revived board!

Joe

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After listening to the song for the past 2 days so many times it is a very good song and it grows on you after a couple of listens, i like the single shorter version that the longer one. I would give the song 3.75 out of 5 stars.

I bought the single from the US Amazon store but I like the UK shorter single version more and it is not avaiable in the US , does any one know how I can get the restless single version, if the US Amazon store had it I would definately get it I don't mind paying money for anything by NO but it is not available no where besides the UK store, can someone help me out with it, Thanks

I'm 99% sure it is Gillian singing having vocal on bridge and chorus. Who else would it be?

Decent song 4/5. It's didn't grab me to start with but has slowly worked its way into my subconscious.

I listened to this several times during in the last couple of days. The music is great, and reminds me of WFTSC. I like the drumming and orchestration and guitars...it all sounds very very good!


What I can't however get past is the vocals. Bernard's lower register does not work on this track (although it has worked before on "Behind Closed Doors"). In certain parts of the songs, it sounds like he's about to lose his voice. Lyrically not that great either. Let's hope for better album tracks.

The UK Amazon and UK Itunes has it but I am unable to purchase it since I live overseas otherwise I would have bought it in an instant.

iTunes only has the full length version here (UK) Linus, looks like I'll need to buy the edited version from Amazon although I have to say I prefer the longer version. Somehow it just feels more complete, musically!

cause they are new order.

gretton is loving it.

Fuck off you cunts.