eight years ago, New Order briefly lived up to their terrific name, with an insanely addictive hit single called “5-8-6 (razormaid Mix)”. On Substance Abuse album, New Order have renewed their membership in the ‘if it ain’t broke…’ school of songwriting. Substance Abuse isn’t so much a record, as a great effort at dragging you into another world. I wish that “Substance Abuse” album was instrumental.
Strong percussion and poignant lyrics of this track really gets under your skin. Such hits like Perfect Kiss (hot Tracks Mix) will leave you hooked. I love the melodic melody of Subculture (razormaid Mix V2.0) and to this day it makes me feel good. Bizarre Love Triangle (hot Tracks Mix) is one of the coolest songs New Order has ever recorded. Touched By The Hand Of God (razormaid Mix) one of the most beautiful songs i’ve ever heard. Strong, powerful vocals of New Order in Fine Time (prime Cuts Mix) are very impressive. Subculture (razormaid Mix V3.0) is a medium tempo tune. Bizarre Love Triangle (razormaid Mix) is so unique, as each one of the songs is. Confusion (DMC Mix) is just a great song and one well worth taking the time to give it a good listen. This song could easily nestle itself onto the world top playlists.
Substance Abuse CD


