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Someone might have already said this, but this song "Krafty" sounds a lot like "Way of Life." It seemed a little bland to me at first, but then I have a short attention span--I was thoroughly satisfied after I heard the entire thing.
A couple of guys said it already, but its style reminds of Weirdo and Brotherhood in general. I guess it would be too much to ask for something totally new at their age and while much younger fellas fail at that as well (and usually copy NO;) ).
So, 8/10 for me AKA very descent (9,5 out of 10 at its production btw 
). Cant wait for the album :) .
AWESOME
I've listened to Krafty 2 times already and getting ready to listen again. I've been anxiously waiting for this new album since I heard they were in the studio. The music and lyrics seem to be classic New Order, wow I don't know what to say except another Masterpiece!
A side note, The Real Thing by Gwen Stefani with help from Hooky and Bernard is a great song musically. I bought the record just for that one song.
Originally posted by Spotnick > Originally posted by Green I really, really like it, seriously cannot wait for the album now. Great thing to listen to on a gloriously sunny and warm Friday afternoon.
-27 C here... we're freezing!!
Errr, didn't mean to tantalize you Nick, but it was almost 70 F yesterday, a very very rare occurence I can tell you. Just got done watching the Weather Channel and the blizzard that's hitting the east side. 
I think it it great song!
As soon as I heard it, at the opening riff, I knew it was New Order. And that isn't a bad thing. I love the fact that they went back to the Technique style of mixing a big of rock with electronic elements.
They said the album is a mix, and I liked Crystal, but it was too much rock for me. This is more the way I think most people expect New Order to sound, except their sound is updated. It is an awesome comeback song.
With all the Brotherhood comparisons, one doesn't have to go that far back for the closest soundalike.
Has anybody else noticed that this is reminiscent of "Under The Stars" by Monaco? (nee "Born To Kill" by Revenge) "Looking at the stars from underneath the tree" being a practical namecheck.
Sing the following along to the chorus and you'll see what I mean:
"Let the violence begin, if we can fight them we can win, let's share the love that's in our hearts and in our souls..."
Whatever its forebears, it's a good tune, I've listened to it eight times and I'm still not sick of it.
THO
Originally posted by The Happy One With all the Brotherhood comparisons, one doesn't have to go that far back for the closest soundalike.Has anybody else noticed that this is reminiscent of "Under The Stars" by Monaco? (nee "Born To Kill" by Revenge) "Looking at the stars from underneath the tree" being a practical namecheck.Sing the following along to the chorus and you'll see what I mean:"Let the violence begin, if we can fight them we can win, let's share the love that's in our hearts and in our souls..."Whatever its forebears, it's a good tune, I've listened to it eight times and I'm still not sick of it.THO
I did not that it was close to Under The Stars in the thread where I ask from which song Krafty is inspired.
But what do you want, this is a song by Hooky, so it's normal it sounds Monaco... and I can bet 2$ on who's behind Way of Life, since both are similar...
Mmmm... as with most all of the post Republic period NO, this one has a lovely intro and verse only to be ruined by a hackneyed, over backing-vocaled chorus... what ever happened to Barney's songwriting abilities? This sort of overdone chorus is like a laugh track in a comedy; it slams you over the head and robs you of the pleasure of the verse... this one is a very ham fisted, flat song indeed... not a hopeful sign for the appalingly titled upcoming record... of course it will probably be number one in a minute or two... ;)
And by the way, didnt this lot have an agreement that if they ever lost a member they would change the band name? By my count they have lost two members (rob and gillian) and gained an uninspiring studio hack... at least call it NewOrderToo you sods!
Ajw
They changed their name to New Order *before* Gillian joined them... so technically, they should have changed their name back then too.
C'mon, that was 25 years ago...
Hooked (crap pun!) after a couple of listens.
Only criticism is that New Order are complete bastards. Giving us a listen to Krafty and then making us wait 2 months-ish for the album. :D
Can't wait.
Bugger - its got into me head - im starting to like it now. Had to kind of mix it myself off the pete tong recording, but I have stereo now - i did it as a 4 track & left one of them 1/16th delayed which gives it a lovely depth on top of the stereo. Still think the lyrics let it down though
I must say I preferred Crystal on 1st hearing, but I know it will grow on me.
Good to hear the drums up in the mix, a failing in the Get Ready production.
just downloaded it off the internet and i can't wait to buy the fooker now. Agree that its very very brotherhoodish but as that and techniquw are my favourite NO albums i'm not complaining
not sure if its a single to be honest but then i doubt whether they are going for the single market as anyone and his dog can now sell enough singles to get to No.1 in the U.K. Hugely promising if the album's like this
My only worry is this could be a typical ploy by the guys in the manner of Regret where the rest of albumn is bobbins.
Ah well. so far so good::)
Originally posted by AJ Wells Mmmm... as with most all of the post Republic period NO, this one has a lovely intro and verse only to be ruined by a hackneyed, over backing-vocaled chorus... what ever happened to Barney's songwriting abilities? This sort of overdone chorus is like a laugh track in a comedy; it slams you over the head and robs you of the pleasure of the verse... this one is a very ham fisted, flat song indeed... not a hopeful sign for the appalingly titled upcoming record... of course it will probably be number one in a minute or two... ;)And by the way, didnt this lot have an agreement that if they ever lost a member they would change the band name? By my count they have lost two members (rob and gillian) and gained an uninspiring studio hack... at least call it NewOrderToo you sods!Ajw
hello AJW, always a pleasure to read your comments. I don't always agree, but it's not necessary to worship every new song they make.
This song is just average IMHO. It starts quite promising, but the chorus is boring; nothing special. This one is certainly not a new order-classic. Normally the first single of a new album is also the best track of the album. Let's hope the album is much better.
Originally posted by CuanaD Bugger - its got into me head - im starting to like it now. Had to kind of mix it myself off the pete tong recording, but I have stereo now - i did it as a 4 track & left one of them 1/16th delayed which gives it a lovely depth on top of the stereo. Still think the lyrics let it down though
Well let's HEAR it then?
Originally posted by Dave Mings Good to hear the drums up in the mix, a failing in the Get Ready production.
You have a point here.
Indeed Krafty sounds better after a number of listenings : many interesting items in it (intro, break at the end, not-so-bad chorus -bit puffy, though- and a decent tune) but that's a shame they didn't make the best of them. 
There's a general lack of breath in this single and it sometimes looks like it was about to undergo an abrupt end. 
Hope we'll wonder why they chose "Krafty" as a first single by the end of March...
Originally posted by Rocket Mick > Originally posted by April Berhow> Fucken brilliant!
But do you LIKE it?:D
Not sure yet, might have to give it another listen... haha
Hey, listen all, If I post the whole thing as an MP3, will I get arrested?
Originally posted by April Berhow > Originally posted by Rocket Mick> > > > Originally posted by April Berhow> > Fucken brilliant!>
But do you LIKE it?:D
Not sure yet, might have to give it another listen... haha
Hey, listen all, If I post the whole thing as an MP3, will I get arrested?
Better not IMHO, there are officials roaming this site.
Nobody can stop you from doing it privatly, but it's not a good idea to do it here.
My initial excitement at hearing a new NO song is tempered by the fact that it's very Middle of the Road NO. A lot of the earlier messages (and one whole thread) have talked about the other NO tracks it sounds likes, as if it's a good thing that it sounds like something they've done before. I don't remember hearing Crystal and thinking that it sounded like something they'd done before. Hopefully there'll be loads of remixes to get into the nuts and bolts of the thing a bit more; get Hooky's bass up high and lose some of those dreadful vocals, "But out there the world is a beautiful place, With mountains, lakes and the human race." Even for Barney this is a new low. I hope the album's got a few more risks and surprises on it than this Retro tosh.
Originally posted by Martin Fenner
"But out there the world is a beautiful place, With mountains, lakes and the human race." Even for Barney this is a new low.
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Yeah, you're right... the lyrics are appalling... sounds like our Barney has rediscovered Prozac and taken way too much... the song is alright, but not as good as Crystal, definitely... Crystal was a seriously great song which won back many Joy Division fans, which will be extremely disappointed by this sunny easy pop... it's like hearing Way Of Life remixed by Monaco... it's OK, I can like this stuff, but even my girlfriend says it's too commercial, and she usually listens to chart pop like Maroon 5! I hope there's something different on the album... Well, on this track I like Hooky's lower bass, the way it goes lower in the chorus, it's rather unexpected, the only truly exciting moment in the song, which could have a good chart success anyway. Still, good to be back, both New Order on air and me on this great forum. Gotta find some time to follow it... was waiting for you on the faster Ceremony but it seems this is the only true place left for us...
* :) Thank you Wen 
Just read a post from Nic who says Krafty sounds like All The Way vs Way Of Life... I'm not the one who thinks this, then... I think it's worrying they're not even attempting to re-create the magic of their singles, but in fact they're happy with remixing secondary album tracks... I can't imagine how Hooky can have entered the studio and impose to Barney this song as a single... oh, maybe because it sounds like average Electronic... ;)
I like it... but I'm disappointed because I just like it... you may remember when Get Ready came out I was hyper-enthusiast since Crystal and some accused me of adoring blindly everything New Order were doing.
Well, Krafty is the proof I don't get so easily excited and I can see when a song is just good when from New Order you'd expect something special...
Is it just me or is this forum slower to load than last time I came here? I guess this is a good sign because it comes from the fact there are a lot of people using it...
Just heard the full version. Starts off a little slow but the catchiness kicks in and is enjoyable. Memorable? Only time will tell. ;)Can't wait to hear it on CD-quality and on generous repeat. I, too, hope the album has even better tracks. This is poppish and should be radio-friendly, but doesn't quite have the magic that "Crystal" had. Hmm, I should rescind that until I listen it to as many times as I had listened to "Crystal"! 
