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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! :thumb:  I can't wait to hear the raft of new material they apparently have written and "put aside".

Ally.

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This topic is shite:

New order finally release a decent album that tops get ready and all you worry about worse song.  i think there is none.

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weirdalfan1980 wrote:

This topic is shite:

New order finally release a decent album that tops get ready and all you worry about worse song.  i think there is none.

:nod: Amen - well said that man (or woman?)

What peeves me is that if you say you like this album, you have 'rose-coloured glasses' on. Seem that the only real NO fans are the ones who say they're shite :confused:

CTB:bear:

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NObabe wrote: Working Overtime kicks ass! :thumb:

Well fookin said no babe :love2: its about time that the order got more adventurous, workin o/t is superb!

After the first listen of wftsc call i was not impressed ,having listened 4.7million times the worst track has got to be told you so,or maybe jetstream,the more i listen to jetstream the less i like it!

Best tracks:

1, working o/t

2.morning night and day

3,wftsc.

Think that these are my 3 faves at the mo.

By no babe:love2:

regards

:nuts:

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i want to do a mashup of working o/t and last train to clarksville.  it'll work i think.

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Worst track is probably Working Overtime, or I Told You So. Those two haven't really grown on me after many listens. Dracula's Castle is a bit of a dud, too. Jetstream is cheesy, but admittedly I'm slooowly learning to like it. The rest are class. I don't know why so many people dislike Guilt. That was the track that I immediately loved on first listen! Might be my overall fave from the album... that or Sirens. Close call. I might/probably grow to like WO and ITYS and DC after many more listens, ad nauseum, so perhaps it's too early to tell. I will say this: I am pleasantly surprised and pleased by this album. It has exceeded my initial expectations from reading other reviews and the like. It truly is a unique experience so don't be swayed by other people's opinions in case any of you haven't listened to the tracks yet! I truly think there's something for everyone packaged in this album. :clap:

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Woops, I meant to post this under worst track post. :(  Still learning the ropes on the new system!

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If I had to pick, it would be Dracula's Castle.  Simply unmemorable and bland (i.e. most of Get Ready)

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eric wang wrote: i want to do a mashup of working o/t and last train to clarksville.  it'll work i think.

Will definitly work - last night I was playing the WO intro & then the wife would come in singing Last train . . . it fits alright

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