here we are, part 1/2 of the brotherhood boxset.
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i'm splitting this review up into 2 parts..
the audio and tracks... and the video after
[i'm still watching it...].....
after a bit of a wait since the last boxset, how long has it been now...
i thoroughly enjoyed the low-life, and power corruption and lies boxset..
movement was pretty good too...
now we come to one of the more landmark albums from them.
however, for me, it was not as good as the previous ones...
it had a few great songs, and some good lead up singles too.
it was in the late 80's that new order finally made their mark in America,
and i had been keeping up with them since 83, and had got to see them live also.
i remember when this album came out, along with bizarre love triangle single.
not a single person i knew got the album or the single either. i had to introduce
it to a ton of people who like the single though.
eventually later that year, through clubs and our progressive radio station, and MTV
some people ended up learning more about new order... all that would explode when Substance 1987
came out.
well enough of the backstory.
i played brotherhood quite a bit back then, and enjoyed the more electronic tracks,
didn't care for the guitar tracks, and hated every little counts, seemed like a waste
of space to end on that.
i LOVED way of life, and although there was a promo single in the US, it was never a single.
it still remains one of their strongest tracks to me..
and here we are many, many years later with the boxset.
i rarely listen to the album completely, so its a little like rediscovering it again..
by now, you know the drill..
the remastered LP, CD, some bonus tracks, demos and remixes along with video content...
i will not usually be talking about sound quality, as it depends on how picky you
are, but overall, i am happy with it.
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i ordered this from the US new order store, along with the 3 singles. i guess if i had
waited, i could have gotten it a little cheaper.
it was sent out last friday, and was supposed to arrive next tuesday, but i got conflicting
tracking messages, and it ended up showing up today (sunday 11/24), so that worked out.
i don't care when things arrive, as long as there aren't huge delays. especially considering
the amount of time it took to make this, and for it come here.
opened up the package, which was expertly packed, never had an issue or problem, just like
the previous ones...
First up is the LP - in a reproduction of the UK limited edition metallic cover:
i got my copy about 3 years ago, in decent shape (after 2 tries, the first discogs seller
couldn't find his copy)
https://www.discogs.com/release/...83-New-Order-Brotherhoodit goes for about $80, and there's usually several copies if you want an original.
most are in ok condition, as the sleeve is the first to wear out.
i know, the other one is behind framed glass, but i didn't feel like
taking it out..
the new reproduction is EXCELLENT, very shiny, and great job.
the colors and texture match up pretty well, i dont' think they are exact.
but why nitpik. its a great touch.
https://www.discogs.com/release/...60-New-Order-BrotherhoodBrotherhood boxset 2024
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A1 Paradise 3:52
A2 Weirdo 3:53
A3 As It Is When It Was 3:46
A4 Broken Promise 3:47
A5 Way of Life 4:08
A6 Bizarre Love Triangle 4:22
A7 All Day Long 5:13
A8 Angel Dust 3:43
A9 Every Little Counts 4:27
the remastered UK version of the album, i have not played the vinyl,
and don't really plan too, since i have the cd and digital versions already.
front and back of the metallic covers CD and LP
the cd is also a reproduction of the metallic foil cover for the UK CD.
https://www.discogs.com/release/...55-New-Order-Brotherhoodthis goes for about $20, and there are always copies around..
i got totally lucky and found it in an import music store, when it came out.
so i didn't pay too much for it, and have had it ever since, and took care
of the cover.
again, the reproduction is EXCELLENT... great quality, shiny, slightly
metallic..
CD1-1 Paradise 3:52
CD1-2 Weirdo 3:53
CD1-3 As It Is When It Was 3:46
CD1-4 Broken Promise 3:47
CD1-5 Way of Life 4:08
CD1-6 Bizarre Love Triangle 4:22
CD1-7 All Day Long 5:13
CD1-8 Angel Dust 3:43
CD1-9 Every Little Counts 4:27
CD1-10 State of the Nation 6:34
to me the addition of 'state of the nation' doesn't bother me...
the US version of course didn't have it.. it was a bonus track on the US cd single
for bizarre love triangle..
https://www.discogs.com/release/...er-Bizarre-Love-Triangle[another weird thing was i don't think it got released on this format in other countries....
mostly vinyl and cassette...]
it does seem tacked on though, and probably would have fit better more in the middle..
anyways, as a collector, i have tons of versions of the cd, LP, cassette, etc..
so here's one more to add to it..
tons of the original singles from different countries... UK, Greece, France, US
including the bizarre love triangle extended edits... and US way of life promo
small video walkaround (with easter egg paradise instrumental)....
NOTE: it qualifies as short and not full video..ughh..
https://www.youtube.com/watch/KK-yK20ZlCk
Many of these extras have been released already on youtube and now digitally..
i was hoping there was a lot more extra tracks, more demos, more mixes, but
not quite...
a few have been unreleased until now, at least to me... i don't usually
hunt down demos... but i do hunt down promo mixes, and more...
Extras
shellshock, is basically a shorter version, with all the verses in it..
it's kind of like the pretty in pink version.. but more dense.
the state of the nation japanese demo is very cool, with a lot of differences,
i think there might have been a few more versions, but we did get this..
CD2-1 Shellshock (AOR version) 6:00
CD2-2 State Of the Nation (Japan demo) 7:07
the paradise remix is awesome, and has appeared a few other deluxe releases,
and compilations..
i first heard it on the australian limited 12 inch for true faith..
https://www.discogs.com/release/...w-Order-True-Faith-Remixit really should have gotten more exposure, and really elevates the song..
CD2-3 Paradise 6:41
a demo version of this song, not a favorite of mine, but a very short
take on it, with different vocals
CD2-4 As It Is When It Was (Japan demo) 3:32
i love instrumentals, so its cool to finally here one of this song.
they usually put them on singles, or weird compilations, but not this one..
CD2-5 Broken Promise (Instrumental) 3:47
an alternate remix of this well known song.. its not as punchy as the
shep pettibone remix, due to the drums, but in between the weird samples,
and the bells, this might have worked better on the video..
of course the video version also has a weird vocal break and different mix...
this version is for fans of the bells, and do do dos...
CD2-6 Bizarre Love Triangle (12") 5:48
another instrumental, that is longer than the album version,
enjoy the extra sounds, and clearer instrumentation
CD2-7 All Day Long (Instrumental) 5:33
awesome song, but again, way too short.
was on some weirdy funky alternatives compilations, and the true faith CDV
https://www.discogs.com/release/...979-New-Order-True-Faithboy talk about making it hard for fans to find it.....
CD2-8 Evil Dust 3:42
the less said the better, basically a much longer drawn out orchestral ending..
CD2-9 Every Little Counts (full length) 5:17
these tracks (except for touched by the hand of God), are all instrumental
little snippets from the salvation movie.. some are very atmospheric, and
some have some cool sounds in them.. touched by the hand of God is great,
although much rougher and rawer than the actual released version
CD2-10 Salvation Theme 2:15
CD2-11 Skullcrusher (Full length) 3:57
CD2-12 Touched By The Hand Of God (Salvation version) 5:03
CD2-13 Let's Go (Salvation version) 3:45
CD2-14 Sputnik 2:33
an alternate remix that doesn't have all the samples all over the place.
there was a promo cassette found that had several takes of this..
CD2-15 Blue Monday 1988 (12") 7:34
so what do i think?
is it worth it.... while not having as much material, i would say this.
this is NOT A REVIEW OF THE ALBUM TRACKS....
audio content 3/5 - could have had more mixes, demos or instrumentals..
production values 5/5 - amazing quality, excellent reproductions, and the book is fantastic too.
very high quality pictures, cover, the materials, everything is great...
sample page talking about the moods of the songs.. (will get back to this later)..
i would like to say though, the cds, and DVDS, are WAY TOO TIGHT, i struggled to get them out,
and thought they were stuck.. after carefully putting pressure and wiggling them, i got them out.
i know they will loosen up eventually, but i will probably never open them again..
price - $150 from the US new order store.. too much? yeah, thats the main complaint.
but too me, the book, and the dvd content almost makes it worth it.
so why did i get it? well i didn't feel like waiting around, and i had the money,
and it was easier to get it, and 3 singles all at once, from one place.
i haven't made many music purchases this year, and have been saving up all year for it.
so why now.. i've mostly been buying clothes, shoes, and a new order soccer ball, so it
felt good to finally get some music and videos.
price - 2/5
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maybe if you're a hardcore fan you'll get it anyways..
otherwise wait for a sale (could take a year or so),,,, get the digital version in the time being,
or listen on youtube...
i'm happy with it, and glad to add it to the collection..
honestly, this might be 'it' for me, and i don't really care for any of the albums
after this... will they even make more?
the collector in me would get them, but the fan in me doesn't really need them,
or wonder about what will be on them, or wait for them..
it's been a great ride, and i'm so happy they finally have some 'near' reference quality deluxe
versions for fans.
thanks to new order, and all the people that worked on these, they are superb additions to
new orders catalogue.
later
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Edited by user 24 November 2024 23:39:37(UTC)
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