Fine Time - Good or Bad

I know it's probably inbetween but some sections do sometimes sound really weak. Probably not worth a poll but i'm bored.

I think its genius, demented instrumentation equals pure pop genius.

Genius. Punk + Acid. All versions are great. Far better than Chemical Bros, Underworld.

In between. It's not the most genius song I've ever heard by New Order, but clearly not rubbish either. Fun to dance too, though, but not something I'd be listening to over and over on my playlists.

It was alright at the time, but sounds rather dated now.

terrible

UGLY

all the way.

it doesnt take a genius

Wouldn't go as far as genius,but definate quality

'tis a fine track

the b side is better!

I hated it when it came out, but have warmed to it since.

Still voted 'Rubbish' as I feel it fucks up the rest of 'Technique'

Creative and addictive.

Chris Nash wrote: Worst track on an average album

Neither genius nor rubbish, certainly captured the mood of the day though. Hooky's bass at the end is sublime and the TOTP performance was a complete hoot.

Great for a cheesy 80s porn video...

...but for listening in my living room, pure rubbish...

...I mean how many other 80s porn tracks do you listen to on a daily basis and say "WOW, that really is musical genious!"

I usually skip this track when listening to Technique......

I love it to bits,always have. Surprised it still divides fans.

You'll have to come and watch me do my FINE TIME/LOVE ACTION (Monty Mix) next month!!

about the whole porn-aspect, do you think those modified vocals (esp. the extended version in the silk hurley mix) were intended to be taken seriously--? i actually really love this song, because it always cracks me up... but not sure if it's a case of laughing at or laughing with...

It's definitely New Order.

Not really a great dance song. Odd naive attempt at making "pop" acid house. I've always liked it, New Order not taking themselves too seriously and having fun with lots of energy.

Was searching on Google and came across this that might answer everyone's questions...

The "Fine Time" Appreciation Forum

Great sleeve - all versions, nice bassline and interesting sounds, but it's all over the place really.

Probably closer to genius though 'cos of that TOTP performance

Indifferent. Sounds like it was added at the last minute.

Genius in my opinion. It's not my favourite on Technique though and I prefer Round and Round to it, but still good, brilliant intro.

Remember this coming out. I was so excited rushed out and bought it and.... thougt it was the worst NO track I've ever heard! Lucklily Tecnique followed, one of my all time favourite albums and suddenly FIne TIme clicked and I thought it was OK.Still my least favourite track on Technique but great cover for the 7" and 12". Not great but not bad either.

Love it

Bit of a lazy attempt to ride on the 'acid' sound of the moment. Responding to, rather than leading, a new sound IMHO. Heard a song by Coldcut featuring Yazz on Tay FM yesterday, reminded me how much I hated much of that late 80's dance music which basically sampled anything and stuck it on a bass-line. Godawful!

I tend to agree with Chris that Technique was not that notable, especially in the context of all that had gone before.

pure genius