Weekly Song Review: Here To Stay

Originally posted by Spotnick What's so bad with the video?

I don't know...it's far better than the TOTP "performance" !

Originally posted by Al Jarvis 1. The actual 'Here To Stay' vocal line at the end.2. The intro - think it sounds dated.3. I played this one to death when it arrived, but don't bother with it at all now. Usually it's the other way round with New Order - learning to love something given time. But with this one I loved it immediately, then the attraction waned somewhat.4. 40%5. I can't say I'm fussed with projects like this but I have sat down and listened to just about everything that's on offer. Well impressed by the unique takes on tracks that some people have done, like the dance versions of Disorder and Face Up.

I'm glad you liked Disorder. :)

1. Best bit: It's the first real dance track New Order has done since Republic (not counting re-releases of other singles).
2. Worst bit: I really don't see anything wrong with this track.
3. Why I love/hate it: I love it because the drums remind me of their earliest stuff, the approach reminds me of their 80's dance style, and the rest remind me of their newest stuff. A perfect song (almost) getting the best parts of their entire career in 5 minutes.
4. 97%
5. Community is the best thing to happen to me. Not only did it finally get me to spill out my covers, it has inspired me to make more music as well, when before I never had a deadline, so I was never as enthused.

Funny thing actually, before any rules were set and we were just suggesting the tribute idea, I was going to cover Here To Stay. I probably still will. Anyways, thank you to our awesome webmasters for bringing this to a reality and allowing me to participate. :)

1. one the their best singles, the "here to stay" chorus at the end
2. none
3. yes, one of their best singles indeed...better than anything on Get Ready...all good stuff
4. 99%
5. aside from "some slight problems," it's a great idea/opportunity and should turn out quite well!

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This week's review is.. Here To Stay

1. the best bit
2. the worst bit
3. why you love/hate it
4. a percentage rating
5. What is your opinion on the Community project?

So here you go, it's up to you! answer any question you want! the vocal tryin to find it on the week before release wish I'd wrote it 100

best bit the guitars and bass during the outro chorus worst bit - none love it, one of the best NO dance tracks, should have been on Get Ready as the opening track 100%

1.The lyrics, the sound, practically everything 2.None 3.100% 4.I love the video, even though New Order themselves aren't in it. 5.?

1. the best bit 2. the worst bit 3. why you love/hate it 4. a percentage rating 5. What is your opinion on the Community project?

2. NO show they can still do electronica.

3. 'This open book, yet to be read. This second look, this reap of hair.'

4. 'We're here to stay.' A statement of defiance.

5. 90%

6. Love to hear it.

Christopher Owens wrote: 2. 'This open book, yet to be read. This second look, this reap of hair.'

I always heard the last bit as 'this leap ahead'

It's a tremendous song. Am amazed that its not made it into a live set. Perhaps we could put in a request for Manc. v Cancer.

Wasim wrote:

Christopher Owens wrote: 2. 'This open book, yet to be read. This second look, this reap of hair.'

I always heard the last bit as 'this leap ahead'

You could be right, but I still cringe at the line.

1. the best bit
2. the worst bit
3. why you love/hate it
4. a percentage rating
5. What is your opinion on the Community project?

1. the lyrics, made eerie by the video, for one. it's a darn glorious song.

2. perhaps that I saw all the elements combine beautifully within this song, but I wanted to hear real drums to complete the sound.

3. I love it because the moment I heard it, I began getting chills and bumps all over and actually was asked by my friend if I was alright. I was struck by a NO trance.

4. 90%, could definitely be improved, IMO, with real drums.

5. • this is a bit old as a question, project seems to have worked out quite well. ;)

(1. the best bit 2. the worst bit 3. why you love/hate it 4. a percentage rating 5. What is your opinion on the Community project?)

1. the synthesizer and bass sequencer. Nice video, but...(see # 2)
2. John Simm does an obvious lipsync in the video. Plus, New Order must play this live. It will be appropriate it this would be the first song on their reunion gig.
3. Its the kind of sound that I like/miss about the 80s New Order
4. A-
5. Will there be a Community 3?

Interesting song ...

1. Their catchiest pop tune since Regret
2. The lyrics are OK, but not great or anything
3. As with most NO songs, I love the music iteself. Excellent synths here
4. 97%
5. what's a commmunity project?

7/10

1. The "Here To Stay" chorus, definitely.
2. Hooky's bass is mixed too low during the choruses, and you can tell it's a great, complex part too.
3. I feel that, much like Crystal, it's like a wonderful hybrid of the dark, foreboding feeling of Joy Division combined with the electro/dance aesthetic of New Order.
4. 95%. Great song.
5. I haven't heard the community stuff yet, but I think it was a great idea and it shows what a cool fanbase this band has.

350125go wrote:

3. I feel that, much like Crystal, it's like a wonderful hybrid of the dark, foreboding feeling of Joy Division combined with the electro/dance aesthetic of New Order.

I couldn't agree with you more. I really like both of those songs & Krafty as well but I couldn't figure out or articulate why.

I didnt even know this song existed until recently & when I heard it, I was floored.

I just like the driving beat of it. The lyrics seem to go well with the music as well. It's great to listen to in the car as you're driving along.

The only drawback is the repititiveness of the chorus at the end.

What I love about it? It doesn't sound like any other New Order song!

80%

Community? I like that people are that inspired by New Order's music. Cool.

Lovely track, combined elements of previous hits whilst doing something new. For what it was, it seemed a fitting tribute to the film with lyrics that hint at Ian.

Several years late on my response, but... One of my fave tracks from the "later" period. Take the (radio edit) intro and slap it on the (full length vocal) and it is a monster of a track. My daughter asked me who the band was, we had a long chat=) Oh to be 16 again and enjoying my new copy of Brotherhood...