new order

[Bombay Chutney]

I gave up on New Order in the late 80's, but I agree that "Get Ready" was a really good record.  If they can pull-off that sound live, I'd jump at the chance to see them again.

[bearman🐻]

I highly recommend that you check out the Live at Finsbury Park CD. It captures a sound and energy that goes back to the days of Joy Division. Their version of "Transmission" is outstanding, so are is "Close Range" and "Regret". It closes with "Your Silent Face" and the sound is superb. Not sure they touched it up for release, but hey, it's some of the best live New Order money can buy.

[Jaguär]

Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
  I thought his name was Bernard. How do you get "Barney" from that?
 
   

Originally posted by Jaguär:
  Highly doubt it as Barney and the band hate to tour. Also, there are some serious family issues with a couple of them which keeps them at home. Maybe they will do a show, possibly a festival, just for promotion but you can damn sight bet it won't be any closer to DC than NYC.

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You got me but though his given name is Bernard, he goes by Barney. It's pretty well known amongst their fans, especially the English fans. Actually, Barney is a common nickname for the name Bernard along with Bernie. When you think about it, they sound very similar. And as far as I know, Germany is the only country that has instituted a law requiring one to be given a government approved name.   :roll:

[reggie]

what kinda family issues keep em at home?

[Frank Gallagher]

Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
  Bags from Nancy?
 ggw from Geoff?
 Thirsty from Martin?
 Mankie from Leon?
 Sonic from Abdul?
 Tinygee from Einstein?

Rhett from Crispin?

[Frank Gallagher]

I've never seen them live personally, but have been told by numerous folk who have, that they are quite disapointing live.

[Jaguär]

Originally posted by O'Mankie:
  I've never seen them live personally, but have been told by numerous folk who have, that they are quite disapointing live.

Depends on how wasted they get before the show. When I saw them on their very 1st US tour, they sucked really bad. One of the worst shows I've ever seen to date. I've heard other accounts of them putting on very bad shows due to drunkeness and/or drugs. Then again, I've also heard that they put on some great shows too.
 
 Guess you can put them in the Brian Jonestown Massacre category of hoping they stay away from the intoxicants if you want what they have the capability of producing or you may as well just stay home and get wasted yourself.
 
 

Originally posted by reggie:
  what kinda family issues keep em at home?

Steven and Gillian (husband and wife) have a handicapped or very sick child. Don't know the details nor the illness but I know that things sort of took a turn for the worse around when Get Ready was released which kept Gillian at home when they did hit the road for the few shows that they did perform.

[sonickteam2]

Originally posted by Jaguär:
  Depends on how wasted they get before the show. When I saw them on their very 1st US tour, they sucked really bad.  

wow, you ARE old!

[Jaguär]

:roll:  
 
 And you really ARE a pain in the ass!