WAZZUP
November, 2023
Substance
The reissue of New Order's album, 'Substance' grabbed my attention. The album is also referred to as 'Substance 1987', and should not be confused with Joy Division's album of the same same. Look, I know the reissue is a money grab but, hey, that album is the band's best selling album and boy oh boy is it jam packed with all their best songs.
It is not so surprising the album has so many great songs when you realise it is a singles compilation album. To be fair, it is important to acknowledge that several songs were remixed for the album.
It is sort of ironic that the band's biggest hit album in North America is a 'best of' album. Strangely, the album was released in different formats. If you are tempted to buy the album make sure you get the double album with all the 12 inch singles.
'Temptation' and 'Confusion' were two songs on the album that were re-recorded for the offering.
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