Daily Star - Wednesday October 18th.
Caught Live. New Order Blackpool Empress Ballroom 16/10/06
New Order's recent form can be likened to that of their fellow Salfordian and footballing hero Ryan Giggs. Both parties are in the twilight of their careers, but the verve, finesse and class improves every time you see them. 2001 stormer Crystal opened, followed by classics Blue Monday, Temptation and Bizarre Love Triangle before closing with the seminal Love Will Tear Us Apart.
Rob Mager.
Daily Record - Friday October 20th
Live Reviews - Carling Academy Glasgow 18/10/06 *****
One of the most influential bands ever, the atmosphere surrounding New Order's rare Scottish gig was mesmerising. Nearly half the audience wore Joy Division t-shirts in homage to the band's past, and no sooner had the usually miserable Mancs hit the stage, they reeled off three classics in a row : True faith, Ceremony & Regret.
They may be 50 years old, but they certainly carried a spring in their step. The epitome of cool, Peter Hook had his bass slung lower than a snake's belly; Stephen Morris played like a human drum machine; even vocalist Barney Sumner played the guitar like he was 20 again, dancing away with everyone else during Blue Monday.
There's no doubt New Order are a band you simply must see before you die.
Barry Gordon.
