It’s been said most people can’t hear the difference in a standard mp3/m4a versus one with a high sample and bit rate, but the high res download of Plastic is 235 MB, 96kHz and 24 bit. The difference in this case is definitely notable.

I’m still getting used to the song. When I first heard it, I thought it was a mess. The more I listen, the more I discover something new. For example, I just noticed that the 1:30 mark sounds like it’s about to go into PSB’s version of “Where the Streets Have No Name.” And with the lyrics, I can’t help but think it’s a dig at Peter Hook. The sardonic tone of all of the lyrics up until the end is quite interesting, then Chapman’s bass solo at 2:46 seems to say, “Look, we can sound the same with another bassist.” And, to me, how it’s not quite at the forefront of the music makes a subtle statement as well.

Then, the last lines are just like a kick in the nuts with honesty.

It’s just another example of the complexities of this band, both in music and personality.

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the first few times i heard plastic i thought it as superb...now i'm not so sure

total opposite to restless which i hated but now like

looking forward to the album though,a lot

Restless is a really intelligent song.Though its message will predictably and inevitably completely fly over the consumerist, Kardashian loving, shopping loving, selfie loving generation.Such is, sadly, life in the 21st Century.

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To my ears there's not a big difference between the YouTube ClipGrab rip and the NewOrder store download.Yeah Bernard's vocals are a little clearer on the official download but the YouTube rip is pretty good i think.But maybe i'm going deaf.

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my download of plastic hasn't arrived yet from the neworder/mute store so i doubt i'll be staying up till midnight

i've emailed them but no reply yet

It seems that the 'instant gratis' 96khz/24 bit version of Plastic is only offered if you specifically pre-order the HD Audio Download version from the NO store. I have pre-ordered the Deluxe Vinyl Box Set and the limited edition clear vinyl 2LP both of which say they include the HD Audio Download but I was sent e-mails only offering MP3 versions (?) no big deal though, I can wait another week. Did you also get the HD version of the Restless album version with your pre-order, Kutastha?

I don't know if this has already been mentioned but the store is now offering the Restless remix bundle in HD Audio Download. When I pre-ordered last night I got instant downloads of both the Agoria and RAC mixes in 96khz/24 bit quality (nice!). The rest to follow in October.

It would seem to be because we pre-ordered the same thing. No big deal. As long as the HD files are available on Friday as promised.

Plastic is my favorite song on Music Complete, and one of their best singles in a long time (as far as I am concerned it was a single, as I consider a single any track released from an album before it's release to promote the LP and get people to buy it...Plastic clearly worked in this regard).

I love the synth bass, the melodies, the production, sly, sarcastic, bitchy lyrics (clearly taking the piss out of Hooky) and Bernard's unusual vocal, which is sort of crooning and sweet..really underscores the meaning of the lyrics in a nice way.

That Oregon NPR is using a national piece. It's a nice one -- http://www.npr.org/2015/...sic&utm_content=2056