Having been away for the weekend I have only just had the opportunity to flick through a couple of threads posted. I'm very surprised and slightly confused at the material written.
In response to the many derogatory remarks at the beautiful song 'Run Wild' from the album 'Getting Things Ready' - I cannot accept that people genuinely think this song is, 'shit'. Really, is it that bad? - Wonderful melodies, inventive - soothing - music, singing by Bernard absolutely hits the spot.. excellent orchestration. Quite excellent use of lyrical content - Barney using Jesus as a metaphor - unquestionably a brave move and yet another NO original moment. His lyrics generally provoke many feelings in a truly unique way. He is unashamed at his openness - deal with it. Perhaps you need to go and play several outstanding tracks made so by Sumner’s creative imagination and powerful use of the English language without resorting to overly clever words.
‘Vanishing Point’ ‘Dream Attack’ ‘True Faith’ ‘Regret’
Barney is crap, his dancing is rubbish, his lyrics are dire and he himself is a hindrance to New Order not a help?!!! - erm, what gives with this? - I wouldn't like to embark on a slagging match to the many people who wrote this but it is tempting. If you do not like Barney for what he is, accordingly, do you really like New Order? Did you really think he isn't a fundamental piece of the jigsaw? - without Barney, there is no New Order. He is as important and influential as Hooky, Steve and Gillian. His recent decision to dance like a clown and wolf whistle to upset everyone throughout the live appearances are just one more addition to the man's genius. He really needs to keep it coming. He has managed to re-invent his live persona with just a few minimal subtleties. Can you not recognise his talent?
Very, very disappointed in several people posting this heinous rubbish, so much so that I’ve laid an egg... in preperation for my tea tonight. (I’m having egg sandwiches).