That was exactly what made me post that.
I think you're onto something with the idea of new material. I saw them in 85, touring for Low Life, pretty well into the tour. One of the three best shows I've ever seen. The next year, they came to town for Brotherhood. Fucking awful. I also think Barney in particular was/is very picky about the sound system.
― immodesty blaise (jimbeaux), Wednesday, 23 March 2022 00:38 (two years ago) link
the "run" performance" just sounds like a terrible mix, everything except the bass and vocals is drowned out
― ufo, Wednesday, 23 March 2022 01:17 (two years ago) link
And most of all...
Happy 35th.
― Ned Raggett, Tuesday, 30 January 2024 16:25 (three months ago) link
Happy birthday to the greatest album ever recorded.
Annnd here's Ned's 30th anniversary piece published a decade ago: https://thequietus.com/articles/14359-new-order-technique-review
― poppers fueled buttsex crescendo (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Tuesday, 30 January 2024 17:33 (three months ago) link