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Hello, my name is T and I'm an infoholic. I happen to maintain the New Order Discography. If you have any questions about releases or other "collector-stuff", check out http://www.niagara.edu/neworder or ask a question here - I'll probably include the link in my reply :D

BTW: I'm ignoring the fact that I'm now closer to 40 than 20 and I have no sense of humor whatsoever...

/TLV

Hi I've been obsessed with New Order since about 1986. For further information see a thread of mine "New Order and Me" of about 6 months or so ago, and see my profile.

When the Order last toured Oz in 2002 I was fortunate to catch them twice in Sydney. The Hordon Pavillion is a small indoor venue which holds about 5000, and at the Big Day out in a stadium infront of about 50 000 people. Both times the sound was great. This may however have something to do with the fact that at both gigs I was only 2 or 3 rows back right infront of the stage. So I can't judge what they sounded like somewhere in the back.

Originally posted by Casey Ryback > Originally posted by Detweiler 3.63> If you don't know me by now.....

Mick Hucknall ?

Don't mean to be too pedantic, but the original by Harold Melvin is sublime, Mick's take is a bit weak.

I'm Allan, warehouse manager for a restaurant supply company. Shug and Don may think I'm laid back, but I only act that way on vacation, gotta be a taskmaster to get the trains running on time and on schedule despite setbacks (weather, late trucks, missing product, sick drivers, etc).

Said "fuck you" to the old way when I heard the Ramones and Pistols in high school (I'm 42, not that old David :) ). Heard Joy Division in late 79, been a New Order fan from the beginning. I was one of about 4 people in a town of 30,000 who liked punk at the time, so it's been fun laughing at the attitudes of some of the residents here this long.

Used to work in a movie theater, 79-88, and saw tons of movies for free, which is why I'm burned out by the hollywood crap machine for the most part, and when I do go the cinema, it's the local independent one with the offbeat stuff that I'll patronize.

Pretty much hate all regular TV, especially any "reality" shows, so it's the usual suspects here as well : Simpsons, Seinfeld, MST3K, Twin Peaks, etc, and usually will watch History Channel or something like that.

Not that big of a fan of pro sports to pay tons of money for a bunch of spoiled children, I'll just watch from side and save myself the trouble. Will go to college and high school athletic events though, it's a bit more reasonable.

Way too many great and interesting people I've communicated with over the years I've been here, there's nothing I regret :)

i'm erika and i earn my way in this ridiculous world as a promotions manager for a natural food (health food, organic stuff, vits, etc) distribution company in florida. i was on my merry way to a life of excess and glamour after college until the nasty business of EARNING A LIVING and PAYING BILLS and SAVING FOR RETIREMENT mucked it all up. anyways, it's bearable for now and i haven't given up on those few remaining dreams.

Growing up in Florida didn't lend itself to a slew of friends that listened to NO or anything remotely good; but a couple of us found each other in high school and had a good time with what bands that tampa/orlando/jacksonville could manage to attract. In college, I finally got to emerse myself in all things music by working at the college radio station at FSU - dj, production, etc. the "excess and glamour" was the after college, a move to austin, tx and working at a radio station. Which ended abruptly when excess became, well, excessive.

so i'm stuck in the middle of a southern conservative town where i am neither. this site is good good thing.

Gudday CTB here, short for Candy the Bear, although I'm neither really called Candy, nor am I bear (although Mr Jarvis may beg to differ). 32 years old from Melbourne, Australia. I was a victim of my older brother's JD obsession, with enforced exposure to Still and Unknown Pleasures from the age of 9. Kinda stuck with me, and I've been hooked since. Said brother is now more interested in Jethro Tull than NO/JD. I managed to nearly OD on NO in one week in 2002, managing to see them both at the Big Day Out festival and the Metro club, with an Instore appearance at Gaslight Records squeezed in there as well. Great to actually meet these guys, albeit in a fairly cheesy scenario. Anyway, nice to meet you, DC - I'm quite envious of anyone who saw JD live, so nice one there. Cheers CTB

First heard the sound of the rocket when a friend returned my tape player in the summer of 83 or 84. He left a tape in it that recorded The Beach off of KUNI public radio, dj kinda enough to name artist and song. Purchased as much as I could get soon afterwards.

Formerly a spotty college student, earned my BA in Poli Sci but dropped out of grad school after acquiring a Mrs., I have a large family, run a business and possess a large collection of bicycles. I usually tour my state every July.

Spend my time with family or on my bike or work on my Jaguar. Play an online WWII aircraft game called Fighter Ace. Usually fly for Germany.

Music interests are the 80s alternative but noticed that I have been purchasing less and less as the years and go by and the quality goes downhill. 1985 the high water mark. 1989 definite decline. Fave bands from that era are in no particular order, NO, JD, Sonic Youth, Butthole Surfers, REM, DK, Love&Rockets, The Fall, Echo and Bunnymen, Xymox, Cure, Clash ect.

Originally posted by Al Jarvis > Originally posted by Ben > Originally posted by Detweiler 3.63> Amazing how people see the same gig different ways. The Zenith was my 50th New Order gig, and one of the top ten I'd say. The sound improved greatly after Crystal. While it wasn't as manic down the front as a UK gig would be, it was still a pretty good atmosphere, and they were enjoying themselves, which always helps.

The fact that I was seated very far from the stage could explain my impression. There, everything sounded metallic and hollow, and much saturated too. I was unable to understand Barney singing and, worse, it often took much time to recognise the songs they played because of the distorsion. On the contrary, at the Olympia, I was at the balcony just above the stage. It was a very good location for both watching and listening pleasure.

Thought the first Olympia gig was amazing. One of the best of that year. Promised the ex-Mrs I'd stop with her for the set but as soon as they came on the whole place just went off. Didn't expect it at all. Spent the whole gig jumping around in me big leather, which weighs about 6st on its own! Compact venue, big crush down front, could almost touch the band (Hooky did take me flag off me at one point!). Few punches thrown, bit of aggro in the crowd. Luvverly. Lots of English out for this one too. Like, LOTS of English. Think someone was running a coach trip over? Expected a helluva lot from the second night after the first, but it was sh1te by comparison - chalk & cheese, just no atmos - and I wandered off outside during 60mph for a beer then stopped at the back with the girls for the close of the gig. Funny how two nights could be so different.

Zenith date sneaks in somewhere between these two.

At the Zenith, the fucker took my flag gave it to his kids and they kept it! Probably cause I's daubed on the St George "Hello Hooky"

Ah well........

Intro,

My name is Jim, I live in London I am 33 and in a Joy Division / New Order covers band called Digital. I play bass and occasionally do vocals. I got into them when I was a small teen at thirteen, missed the JD thing obviously but went retro and retraced them and discovered them by 17. Fantastic band, seen them about 15 times or so now. Always gives me a great buzz to watch them live.

"Hey, I'm Jorge, I'm a Pisces and I love New Order!" (The B-52's: "Song for a future generation" - slightly altered). What can I say more? I'm a 37 years old male(cue for the popular NOOL gag "I'm an old git, etc, etc, etc..."), born in the distant shores of Portugal, married for the second time with the lovely Emilia (come to think of it, the first time wasn't with her...:D), with a 3-and-a-half years old son called Pedro (my little hommage to Monsieur Peter Hook), working as an assistant DA (that's not the real name of my job, but you'll get the picture) in Oporto. "Met" New Order/Joy Division in the distant 1981, through a radio show, in a time when Ian had already passed away. I instantly fell in love with their sound and have been a fan ever since, even though I only bought my first New Order record (the amazing Low-life) in late 1985. Many years later, surfing the net, I found out this little site called NewOrderOnLine.com where I met millions of people even more addicted than me, and, go figure, I even had the honour of calling some of them my friends. Yes, Monsieurs Ricardo (aka "the amazing One Brain Man"), Alejo (aka "the guitar-hero from Las Pampas"), ShugZv (aka "ShugZv"), Humberto Vadillo (aka "the bookworm from Saragoza") , The Green Man from the USA and all the others I'm forgetting to mention, I'm talking about you!

Originally posted by Al Jarvis > Originally posted by CTB> (although Mr Jarvis may beg to differ).

Mr-S Jarvis can take the blame for that one. Mrs!

Aha - understood. Thanks Paula. Although to be fair, I have a great deal less hair and body mass than that now.

Anyway, we seem to have wandered from the point somewhat...

My name is Martin. I am 30, and probably gay.

As MR S MORRIS said..."SO YOU'RE ROCKET MICK":D OLD Never too OLD Lived Loved Lost Loved Drank Drinks Trouble New Order Worked in IT for 24 years....... NOW LOVING THE ALIEN LIVING ENJOYING TUNED IN DROPPED OUT THROWN OUT PICKED IT UP AND START AGAIN 2 KIDS...NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK HEAD

But what you see is what you get.I am a social person who has learned that much i choose to forget it.Live each day as though it is my last.Cannot conform or be told what to do but enjoy sharing and giving ALL THAT I HAVE.Lived what can only be described as THE HIGH LIFE.Now live THE LOW LIFE.Both great but the only difference is...I DON'T CARE WHAT YOU THINK.Met some brilliant NOOL's and some SAD ONES(SHUGZV for example being the LATTER).The only thing that ever amazes me is LIFE in the OUTDOORS.I am a keen student of all things NATURAL and enjoy walking in the countryside.Maybe ANIMALS are more in TUNE with my persona as MAD MICK can be a bit daunting and in yer face but not to a DEER or FROG! Most of the people who have met can NEVER forget me.But as me dad once said,,,,, OUR MIKE...you are a good act but you go on TOO LONG.If you ever read ANY of my posts then i think you ALREADY know me. ROCKET MICK ....Someones SON...... :p

Originally posted by ShugZV© > Originally posted by Rocket Mick> The only thing that ever amazes me is LIFE in the OUTDOORS.I am a keen student of all things NATURAL and enjoy walking NAKED in the countryside. Maybe ANIMALS are more in TUNE with my persona ESPESCIALLY WHEN I AM SHAFTING A DEER or FROG! Most of the people who have met can NEVER forget me.But as me dad once said,,,,,> OUR MIKE...you are a good act but you go on TOO LONG.If you ever read ANY of my posts then i think you ALREADY know me.> ROCKET MICK ....Someones SON...... :p

SHUGZV THE EDITOR :p

Hello. My name is Michael, and I'm a graphic designer in Columbus, OH in the U.S.

I became a hardcore fan around 87. MTV's 120 minutes showed 'Confusion' as their cult classic one night, and about a week later 'True Faith' came out. Then and there I had to track down everything they had done.

My favorite album is either Brotherhood or Technique. My favorite song is Temptation, followed by Love Less.

^ btw, Jeff - nice to see someone else with a Chuck D sig :)

:)Hi, my name is See-Ye Tan ( ....but I'm not THAT tan, havent been body-surfing for years now ) and I'm probably the only Malaysian JD/NO fan who bother to post anything here. I'm an Australian resident now and I live in Sydney and work in Newcastle ( its only 2 hours away from each other )

I first heard JD back in 81 but didnt take much notice....and first heard NO when Blue Monday and it mildly caught my attention ( cuz I was a devoted NUMANOID then ).....until 1985 Lowlife LP landed in my hand, my life changed forever........

I first saw NO in 1987 ( twice, Enmore & Selinas ) and again in 2002. I saw THE AUSTRALIAN JOY DIVISION SHOW once in 1989 at Newcastle Cambridge Hotel but all I could remember was four balding dudes in black tee and blue jeans on stage

I now own approx 230 vinyls and 250 CDs of JD/NO & related stuffs....planning to have the largest JD/NO collection in the Newcastle town

Unfortunately my plan currently has been disrupted by my growing interest/blind obsession with this Glasgow outfit BELLE & SEBASTIAN lately ....and still in mourning for the departure of the ever so cute Isobel from the band

I'm Liam, surprsising as that may seem. Politics graduate who prefers the Smiths to New Order. Claim to fame is getting Shug very drunk in manchester a few months ago and being one of the most opinionated people in the board. Fave new order songs are Sunrise, Primitive Notion and Procession. and altogether a mad bastard.

Nowhere near as mad as Rocket Mick though...

Originally posted by Find-My-'Bowl'-As-I-Go-Home :)

I now own approx 230 vinyls and 250 CDs of JD/NO & related stuffs....planning to have the largest JD/NO collection in the Newcastle town

I'd say you've already achieved your aim. I myself probably have the best collection in Canberra. (I do still consider my collection quite average)

Hello, From Miami Beach.Read some postings over my head.Very impressed by the depth of knowledge.I posted 1st. time today,while trying to find an unlisted concert date. I was lucky to catch N-O both times in Miami'86&'89.Blue Monday big here in the clubs 1984.Also like Echo&BM,TheThe,Yello,and one hit wonders Sigue Sigue Sputnik,too bad missed Sisters of Mercy when they played Miami(anti-social phase).Doug

Originally posted by Doctor Clayhead My name is Martin. I am 30, and probably gay.

Maybe you're just half bi-sexual.

The name is Paul. Married. We have one son. Been into the Order since '83. Started playing drums in a band circa '84-89. Work in the transport sector IT, Books etc. Looking forward to any future gigs as it would be interesting to meet the regulars on here, although in the past I'm sure our paths have crossed at one venue or t'other.

TTFN

Originally posted by Ben Hey, I'm an electrical engineer, specialised in system modelling and control. I'm happy to see that I'm not the only NO fan in this case. Cheers mate! By the way, I'm currently finishing the writing of a book on this subject. It should be published next year by Springer Verlag. I'd be very grateful if you buy a copy. :D

Rather you than me! Fair play, ill ask for the book in the library, but i try my hardest to limit my reading of engineering to "enough to pass exams and NO more". I suppose mech and elec control systems are one and the same "mechatronic"?

UNCLE LIAM PREFAIRS THE SMITHS TO NEWORDER

• im to opinionated (on this subject anyhow) to even ATTEMPT a reply.

I'm Cian (or Kian, I really don't care anymore, and have email addys for both names). Been into New Order since Get Ready. Don't actually like JD much...

Not much into collecting obscure memorabilia - I'll buy the CD's when I see them in shops, thats all

Still think that Here To Stay deserved to be #1

Hello there! My name is Maja or Maya or May, nevermind! I'm from Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro, I hope you know where my country is! Not many people in my country like NO. I'd say they never heard of them. Pitty! But I like them very much. I remember I was just a girl when I first saw NO on TV. It was True Faith, and here I am, now, I'm 26 and NO is No. 1 to me! Btw, is there anyone speaking Serbian?

Hi, my name is D.V., I'm from New York, and I'm going to be a freshman at the School of Visual Arts in New York in the Fall of 2004. I've been listening to New Order since 2001, when my friend first let me listen to his copy of Substance 1987 and a showing of the Bizarre Love Triangle video on that MTV2 British-themed program subsequently followed.

I'm a big fan of most things synthesized, with an album collection filled with Kraftwerk, OMD, Section 25, Raymond Scott, Human League, Ladytron and Adult. records, among many, many other things.

I'm probably going to be the perpetual newbie on this board, regardless of how many postings I make.

Originally posted by Maya Z Hello there!My name is Maja or Maya or May, nevermind!I'm from Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro, I hope you know where my country is!Not many people in my country like NO. I'd say they never heard of them. Pitty! But I like them very much. I remember I was just a girl when I first saw NO on TV. It was True Faith, and here I am, now, I'm 26 and NO is No. 1 to me!Btw, is there anyone speaking Serbian?

Zdravo, Maja

Well, that's all the Serbian I can muster for now. I've been ---> through ---> Belgrade, stayed in Nis in December 2002 (The photo in my profile is from my time in Nis).