Seeing as the best of electronic did fairly well... — Forum Archive

11 Mar 2007, 12:35

...and seeing as Freebass are looking good

What do you think the chances of Electronic doing a new album are?

3 albums is nowhere near enough

I honestly think that if they did as many albums as New Order they would be on a par in terms of greatness

11 Mar 2007, 13:03

Erm, the Best Of Electronic scraped into the charts at about #194 didn't it? :laugh: The lack of promotion didn't help either. Freebass has been 'in the works' for about 3 years now with still no signs of a solid release date. Some interest in the music press but they should really get some tunes released soon.

A fourth Electronic album would be great but I seriously doubt it'll happen. New Order had a pretty busy two years in 2005-06 so I'd imagine Barney wants to kick back on his yacht for a good while. An interview with Johnny Marr not so long ago indicated there might be a future for Electronic in the form of film scores but with Marr having just joined Modest Mouse it would be very surprising if either found the time.

Plus I think Electronic are currently without a record deal; the Best Of was their final contractual obligation with Parlophone/EMI I believe.

11 Mar 2007, 13:07

ally wrote: Erm, the Best Of Electronic scraped into the charts at about #194 didn't it? The lack of promotion didn't help either. Freebass has been 'in the works' for about 3 years now with still no signs of a solid release date. Some interest in the music press but they should really get some tunes released soon.

A fourth Electronic album would be great but I seriously doubt it'll happen. New Order had a pretty busy two years in 2005-06 so I'd imagine Barney wants to kick back on his yacht for a good while. An interview with Johnny Marr not so long ago indicated there might be a future for Electronic in the form of film scores but with Marr having just joined Modest Mouse it would be very surprising if either found the time.

Plus I think Electronic are currently without a record deal; the Best Of was their final contractual obligation with Parlophone/EMI I believe.

All I can say to that is gutted :(

11 Mar 2007, 13:11

Don't get me wrong, I'd love a fourth album (or even an E.P.) of new material but barring a serious miracle I doubt one will ever happen.

Barney mentioned on the New Order Interview 2001 CD while Electronic were "still going" he would like his workload to quiet down and 6 years later I'd imagine he feels even more strongly about that.

14 Mar 2007, 12:32

Well damn, Ally, that's not what I wanted to hear.

14 Mar 2007, 17:55

Yeah, it is a bit of a bummer to think of a project that has been enjoyed so much is quite possibly not going to put a one off track or EP out. I could definitely handle another release from the two of them. I think they have real chemistry, musically speaking.

Still, best to go out on a high note if the dedication isn't there. I mean, I wouldn't want some half-effort that stinks up the catalog. :laugh:

17 Mar 2007, 19:18

neworderdude wrote: 3 albums is nowhere near enough

At some point they said that about the Star Wars movies, and look what happened.

22 Mar 2007, 01:24

Aries wrote:

neworderdude wrote: 3 albums is nowhere near enough

At some point they said that about the Star Wars movies, and look what happened.

:bow: :bow:

Film music would be good to hear. Maybe even TV shows (they could rival The Other Two)!

6 Apr 2007, 09:31

Probably bullsh*t but................:

http://www.barneysangels.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=121&page=1#Item_0

6 Apr 2007, 11:25

Here's the message:

News!!! Neil Tennant said that maybe Electronic will record a new single or...a new album!!!!! YUPIIIIIIIIIIIII

To be honest this doesn't mean a great deal without some sort of credible backup. Not saying it's not true but some specifics on where/when/how this Adriana heard this info would make it a bit more plausible.

Having said that it's not too far fetched a notion... with Hooky DJing and teeing up Freebass (for what seems like a lifetime) it seems logical Barney would either kick back on his yacht or try to kick start Electronic again :shrug:

The only problem I could forsee is with Marr currently recording and touring as a "full time" member of Modest Mouse; it'll be curious to see if new Electronic material gets beyond the rumour mill. Marr may have no inclination to go back to Electronic right now as he's just scored a number 1 in the USA with Modest Mouse.

6 Apr 2007, 21:11

ally wrote: Here's the message:

News!!! Neil Tennant said that maybe Electronic will record a new single or...a new album!!!!! YUPIIIIIIIIIIIII

To be honest this doesn't mean a great deal without some sort of credible backup. Not saying it's not true but some specifics on where/when/how this Adriana heard this info would make it a bit more plausible.

Having said that it's not too far fetched a notion... with Hooky DJing and teeing up Freebass (for what seems like a lifetime) it seems logical Barney would either kick back on his yacht or try to kick start Electronic again

The only problem I could forsee is with Marr currently recording and touring as a "full time" member of Modest Mouse; it'll be curious to see if new Electronic material gets beyond the rumour mill. Marr may have no inclination to go back to Electronic right now as he's just scored a number 1 in the USA with Modest Mouse.

I think it's doubly dubious seeing as Mr. T was absent for about 2/3rds of Electronic's output.... Mr. Marr would have to return as well IMHO.

1 May 2007, 09:42

It would be wonderful to see Electronic bacjk in harness with a producer that can bring out the best elements of Barney and Johnny.

But let's face it, after a debut like GAWI, it was bound to be all downhill from there.

Personally, I'd prefer to see the next NO album see light of day before anything else.