This is actually a tough question in relation to this new album whereas if you'd asked me this of Get Ready I would've nominated at least 4 tracks within seconds, and really meant them for the "worst" tag. I do feel WFTSC is probably their consistently best album since Technique (I do love Republic but I can see it's weak spots) with lots of standout tracks. It's simply very listenable and flows excellently, unfortunately alot of fans have mistaken this for lack of edge or "no balls", but that's
rubbish.
My worst track would probably be Dracula's Castle, or Jetstream. DC sounds like something they knocked out during their coffee break and while it's not a really bad song, it doesn't leave a memory imprint (see Close Range from GR too) with me beyond the piano intro. Jetstream is obviously their attempt at a top 5 single and I dislike the Ana Matronic guest spot. As far as I'm concerned New Order LPs should be guest-less, bar the production side of things which is interesting to shake up now and then. I do detect a whiff of commercial cynisim from the band over Jetstream especially as the Scissor Sisters are extremely popular in the UK at the moment. Let's just be thankful she didn't turn it into a mid 70s Elton John boogie as most of her band's debut is.
Overall I absolutely love Waiting For The Sirens' Call next to Get
Ready. So many great tracks on this one; Morning Night And Day,
Guilt,
Turn, Hey Joe etc. the list goes on and on. I'm convinced it will
sit as a classic alongside Technique and Low-life eventually. Get
Ready had too
many clangers, too many non-starters and too many guitars in the
mix. WFTSC is what I wanted from the
band in 2001. Better late than never really!
I
can't wait
to hear the raft of new material they apparently have written and "put
aside".
Ally.