2006-09-15 10:36:53 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
For me it is close, but its got to be New Order.
New Order were written off before they even started, with Bernard Sumner being accused of 'reliving past glories' when he decided to do a cover of Ceremony for their first track as New Order.
New Order also had the problem in that Bernard Sumner as a singer was reluctant to fill the void created by Ian Curtis' death, feeling he could not do such a Heraklean task. I have the greatest admiration for him in that he decided to take on this task, and do it with grace, dignity and even some shyness, but he still did it.
New Order were also quick to embract the newer synth movement by adding and also utilising regularly the keyboard, played by Gillian Gilbert, something which was far removed from Joy Division's heavy guitar outfit which did this only occasionally. New Orders lyrics and music reflected the social and economic depression that existed in Manchester, but also remained commercial, influencing several genres of music, including pop, indie, dance, punk and rock, at the same time. This is something which the Smiths never did, and the miserable image still plagues Morrissey as a lead singer even now.
My favourite song still remains Every Little COunts and State of The Nation. ELC is a good song because of its memorable lyrics. The lyrics are meaningful but they are crafted so as to be comical "Every little counts when I am with you/I think you are a pig/You should be in a zoo..." This is backed by a simple guitar track, which only serves to make the lyric even better. The other good thing about this track is that it isn't 'perfect'- Bernard Sumner actually starts laughing, giving it a human feel.
State of the Nation is good for the same reasons- good strong lyrics with a strong and well composed backing track which is catchy and dancable as well. This is something the Smiths achieved, but their method was very pot-luck and rough, and many tracks could be done better than they were.
Also, the remaining JD members have done something few bands will do- they have remained friends throughout adversity, rode it out and still remain Mancunian- all three remaining JD members live close to the studio where they first recorded, near South Manchester. This has to be contrasted with the bitter court case in which one Smiths member was owed money, and Morrissey's eventual abandonment of this country to Rome.
So on this one, give me Bernard Sumner's wonderful singing any day.
2006-09-15 11:42:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Joy Division, then the Smiths, then New Order.
2006-09-15 10:38:30 · answer #2 · answered by Jude 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The smiths.. although New Order is good too!
2006-09-15 10:38:40 · answer #3 · answered by michelle b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Smiths, of course.
2006-09-15 10:54:06 · answer #4 · answered by Sam O'Shanter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
New Order. Who cares if that phrase (and Joy Division) were lifted from Nazi Germany? True Faith, Blue Monday, almost everything is worthwhile.
The Smiths? Other than "How Soon Is Now?", nothing is memorable.
2006-09-15 10:41:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
New Order
2006-09-15 14:35:41 · answer #6 · answered by Rachel O 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
New Order. The Smiths just make me want to slash my wrists.
2006-09-15 10:38:54 · answer #7 · answered by saddler21 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the smiths
2006-09-15 10:41:22 · answer #8 · answered by whiteman1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Smiths you doughnut.
2006-09-15 10:42:07 · answer #9 · answered by Lily 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can't mke a decsion "love will Tear us Apart" and create a Joy Division!
2006-09-15 10:47:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋