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Well, Muff-man, I don't want to put words in Huntsy's mouth; I just thought I recalled him saying he didn't care very much for the Republic-related art.
I think for me at least the thing is I don't own any vinyl, and most of the art most people like was created for vinyl. The Republic art, in contrast, was pretty clearly done with CD's in mind.
Originally posted by Patrick Well, Muff-man, I don't want to put words in Huntsy's mouth; I just thought I recalled him saying he didn't care very much for the Republic-related art.I think for me at least the thing is I don't own any vinyl, and most of the art most people like was created for vinyl. The Republic art, in contrast, was pretty clearly done with CD's in mind.
Was this a new strategy? I think the Cds looked great - but did anyone buy them who had never heard of the order? The first LP I bought was PCL and strangely enough when I picked it out of the record shop I was only 13 but knew straight away it was New Order - thanks to seeing previous records from my uncle, I still think that's fucking amazing though!!
For an album, I liked the titaanzink-like cover of Brotherhood (though I first got it on tape!)
My fave 12" sleeve has to be Blue Monday, because of the (basic) IT related design...
agreed on the Blue Monday cover...how could I forget about it looking like the old floppies??? Must stay away from beer....
Wow - digging up this old thread is like unearthing the elgin marbles for the first time! Favourite New Order album /single covers - one problem - there's just too darn many to choose from!!
I'd nominate a few, can't settle on the one, so it will have to be :
albums - LowLife, Technique (very arty!), Power C&L, 1981-82 Factus 8 singles - Temptation 12", Murder (I think this is more striking than Thieve Like Us), True Faith, Fine Time, Run2, World in Motion (both versions - the footie theme looks cool if I may say so).
I like almost all New Order artwork. I'm astonished nobody mentioned the artwork for Love Will Terrace Apart.
