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On New Order's eighth studio album, WAITING FOR THE SIRENS' CALL, guitarist Phil Cunningham--who previously worked with vocalist Bernard Sumner in Electronic--replaces longtime keyboardist Gillian Gilbert. Though hordes of young sound-alikes surfaced between 2001's guest-speckled "comeback," GET READY, and this 2005 release, longtime fans will be pleased to know that these pioneers still sound like nobody but themselves.
New Order's trademark fusion of guitars and synths remains the gold standard for pop/dance/rock crossover, and Peter Hook's patented bass sound once again provides the strong foundation on which the band constructs its melodies. Sonically, this sturdy batch of compositions would fit in nicely between 1986's BROTHERHOOD and 1989's TECHNIQUE. "Krafty" is an obvious nod to Kraftwerk, while the synth bed on the chorus of the title track resembles their own "Your Silent Face" from 1983, and is a shoo-in for inclusion on their next, inevitable singles collection.
New Order (UK): Bernard Sumner (vocals, guitar); Phil Cunningham (guitar); Peter Hook (bass instrument); Stephen Morris (drums).
Personnel: Beatrice Hatherley, Dawn Zee (vocals); Mac Quayle (keyboards, programming).
Audio Mixers: Stephen Street; John Leckie; Mac Quayle; Rich Costey; Cenzo Townshend.
Photographers: Anna Blessman; Peter Saville.
Additional personnel: Dawn Zee, Beatrice Hatherley (vocals); Mac Quayle, Ana Matronic.Rolling Stone (p.74) - 4 stars out of 5 - "Bernard Sumner still sings and strums with his boyish air of distractable pique...His secret is his sincerity....Every song is great..."
Entertainment Weekly (No. 817/818, p.147) - "[T]he pioneering new-wavers' intricate mix...still feels novel--even downright fresh--25 years later..." - Grade: B+
Uncut (p.105) - 3 stars out of 5 - "[A]n emotional, rather than a sonic, sequel to TECHNIQUE....The most affecting songs here are about second chances, reaffirming commitments and the terrible seduction of straying." Waiting For The Sirens' Call Music New Order Waiting For The Sirens' Call Songs Waiting For The Sirens' Call Music Waiting For The Sirens' Call Music Review Average Rating: (4.5 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews I'm still shaking!
Been I'm my Cd player for 2 weeks now, probably gonna be their best album ever, BUY IT!!!
Submitted by gavlp (Chicago Ill.) 
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One of the best cd in years
Two friends recommended this cd to me as a must-have. It was with some skepticism that I followed their advice. Although I was always a fan of New Order, I always felt that their cds tended to have a few great songs and the rest I could take or leave. Waiting for the Siren's Call, however, is one of those cds where the more you listen to it, the more songs there are that become your new favorite. This cd, to me, is the perfect blend of old and new sounds. Listening to it evokes great memories of all-night clubbing in the 80s, yet at the same time there is a freshness that is absent from the new music of so many "old" artists. It is aslo a great example of why bands should keep making whole cds and not just rely on singles, as the songs are woven together so nicely. I couldn't recommend this cd more highly.
Submitted by Joel (Paris, France)
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This new album is simply incredible. If you liked their last album "Get Ready" this is a step up. Very melodic groove oriented rock tracks, with all the sound and style of vintage New Order rolled in.Bernard Sumners vocals are great and he sounds really into it. Clearly one of their best albums.
Submitted by Ken (Central Vermont)
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oh my god!
They still rock!
Submitted by Bjørnar (Nordfjord)
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Definitely, the best New Order CD produced to date...just can't stop listening to tracks 1,2,3,6,9,&10..
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