Whereas Republic & Get Ready came crashing in with a big & obviously Neworder anthems with Regret & Crystal, featuring classic Hook basslines - and you could argue something similar for Sirens & Krafty - only to then falter somewhat in the longer listen (Liar, Slow Jam, Working Overtime being but 3 citations) - they seem to have come in low here, underplaying what has been built up thus far to be a more dance / synth than guitar led album.

Thus, Restless is not a crashing Neworder anthem but it is catching the ear of those of us who like a certain something about Technique's album tracks.



Or maybe after 10 years, I'm just happy I don't find it as 'meh' as Lost Sirens.

Sounds a bit like a demo hopefully once we have it on download format through better audio systems it may improve

Ahh, cool, thanks for pointing that out. The snippet sounds like one of the lesser Spooky mixes, or of that era.

Much like HeySquirrelPub, I'm a regular lurker on these here forums, making visits almost daily.

Upon waking up this morning, I googled New Order under the news tab and was elated to find Restless available for listen.

Instantly, I adored the song. Mr. Sumner is singing in a lower register, which I absolutely adore. The vocals are deep in the mix, allowing the pensive melancholy of the lush instrumentation to take center stage. By the second listen, I was grinning like the Joker and singing along with glee.

So - upon checking the forums - I was surprised to see the majority of opinions expressing a sense of mild (or greater) disappointment.

And that's great! I'm happy to see New Order crafting such a polarizing song. That's not a thing they often do.

Edited by user 28 July 2015 11:30:17(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

It's a strong return. I suppose it doesn't necessarily sound like a single but singles don't mean what they used to these days. This is more of a taster for the album. It's not exactly crying out for a remix, is it? I certainly look forward to the extended version as the music sounds superb. I'm very pleased with the production as well.

I don't mind the lyrics either, as the theme is fitting for the times. I suppose this is another reason why it might not be considered "single material". While my favourite New Order lyrics tend to be about relationships as opposed to social commentary, I don't think these should be dismissed. Are people suddenly expecting Bob Dylan and William Wordsworth? Or perhaps they'd rather Barney sing about dropping an E and having a motorway penis.

Edited by user 28 July 2015 12:08:13(UTC)  | Reason: spel chek

Not impressed, if this is what they've chosen to release with a slew of remixes to introduce a new album I'm dreading to think what the rest of the album sounds like, it sounds like something that wouldn't stand out on the second Electronic album or a Bad Lieutenant offcut.

Where is my Instantgrat link? Song
Is on iTunes now grrr. You would think they would make the download available first to the people who have forked out £65 for a box set :/

Despite not really being that impressed with the YouTube release I downloaded the tune from iTunes and my impression has slightly changed.

The proper version flows a lot better as it has a better song structure.

I can detect the dream attack comparison I. The bridge "how's much do you need" ("I don't belong to no one) but can't hear any loveless in it.

I think it's a pretty standard new order track. Guitars, high end bass, lush synth strings, random lyrics etc.

Definately a slow burner. At this point is say better than WFTSC, Krafty and Hellbent but not as good as Here to Stay, Crystal or Turn.

Just received the link via email. It's only mp3 though.

Edited by user 29 July 2015 01:24:17(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

What can you buy
That lifts a heavy heart up to the sky?
What makes your day?
What miracle of life
Has come to stay?
A taste of love
So sweet, so real you can't let go
And how does it feel?
It feels so good...

But how much do you need?
How much, how much do you need?
How much do you need?
How much, how much do you need?

I want a nice car
A girlfriend
Who's as pretty as a star
I want respect
As much, as much as I can get

But how much do you need?
How much, how much do you need?
How much do you need?
How much, how much do you need?

Restless
I feel so restless
And in this changing world
I am lost for words

I feel so restless
Ain't got no interest
I couldn't care less
Can't be a success

Due to current studies
The fiscal climate isn't looking good
Get out of town
The streets are running rivers full of blood

The more I see
The less, the less that I believe
The more I hear
The less, the less that I perceive

Restless
I feel so restless
And in this changing world
I am lost for words

I feel so restless
Ain't got no interest
I couldn't care less
Can't be a success

What can you buy
That lifts a heavy heart up to the sky?
What makes your day?
What miracle of life has come to stay?

A taste of love
So sweet. So real you can't let go.
And how does it feel?
It feels so good.

Restless
I am so restless
And this changing world
Leaves me speechless

I am lost for words
But I kept my nerve
But it's not hopeless
If you take rest

Edited by user 30 July 2015 18:05:39(UTC)  | Reason: Lyrics ammended

But it's NOT hopeless
If you take less

Still can't work out the line before fiscal climate.

"You took foreign studies"

Could be "You took..." but sounds like "Due to...", which doesn't make much sense (shocker!). Definitely "...current studies", though.