{"product_id":"low-life-new-order","title":"Low-Life, New Order","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNew Order – Low-Life\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e New Order\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e Low-Life\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAlbum Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Third Studio Album\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal Release Date:\u003c\/b\u003e May 13, 1985\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/b\u003e Factory Records (FAC 100)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e Synth-pop \/ New Wave \/ Post-punk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBackground \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/b\u003e Widely acclaimed as one of the band's greatest works, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"78\"\u003eLow-Life\u003c\/b\u003e captures New Order at a perfect crossroads between their post-punk roots and their pioneering electronic future. Recorded in 1984 at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"220\"\u003eJam Studios\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"236\"\u003eBritannia Row Studios\u003c\/b\u003e in London, the album was entirely self-produced by the band. This era was marked by the band's increased use of samplers and synthesizers, though they maintained a strong rock foundation with prominent basslines and guitar work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMusical Composition \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/b\u003e The album is a flawless synthesis of dance-floor energy and melancholic atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Breakthrough Single:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"25\"\u003eThe Perfect Kiss\u003c\/b\u003e is a masterpiece of early-80s sequencing, famously taking nine months to complete. It was the first New Order song to be released as a single while also appearing on a studio album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCinematic Instumentals:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003eElegia\u003c\/b\u003e, a haunting instrumental, was inspired by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"73\"\u003eEnnio Morricone\u003c\/b\u003e and born from a soundtrack the band was asked to score for a Western.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSynthesized Post-Punk:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"23\"\u003eLove Vigilantes\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"43\"\u003eSunrise\u003c\/b\u003e blend traditional guitar-driven energy with modern electronics, with \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"120\"\u003eSunrise\u003c\/i\u003e featuring a metallic guitar tone achieved by placing metal washers at the bridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eClub Influence:\u003c\/b\u003e Tracks like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"28\"\u003eSub-culture\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"44\"\u003eFace Up\u003c\/b\u003e reflect the band's burgeoning relationship with club culture, particularly the leather and dance subcultures they frequented at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLegacy \u0026amp; Collector Notes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"25\"\u003eLow-Life\u003c\/b\u003e is famously the only New Order studio album to feature photographs of the band members on the sleeve. Designed by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"148\"\u003ePeter Saville\u003c\/b\u003e, the original UK vinyl was wrapped in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"200\"\u003etracing paper\u003c\/b\u003e that had to be torn to reveal the members' portraits, which were shot using instant Polaroid film. Drummer \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"321\"\u003eStephen Morris\u003c\/b\u003e appears on the front, while the other members appear on subsequent panels inside the package. In \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"433\"\u003eJanuary 2023\u003c\/b\u003e, a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"449\"\u003eDefinitive Edition\u003c\/b\u003e box set was released, featuring the original album on 180g vinyl along with rare unreleased writing session recordings and live DVDs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKeywords:\u003c\/b\u003e New Order, Low-Life, The Perfect Kiss, Factory Records, Peter Saville, 1985 Vinyl, Synth-pop, FAC 100, Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollection Ideas:\u003c\/b\u003e Factory Records Rarities, 80s Synth-Pop Essentials, Peter Saville Design, Definitive New Order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRelated Artists:\u003c\/b\u003e Joy Division, Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys, The Cure, Electronic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"New Order","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51345117282621,"sku":"5533","price":140.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/2605\/9325\/files\/R-45545-1348962066-7465.jpg?v=1770089055","url":"https:\/\/gravestonerecords.com.au\/products\/low-life-new-order","provider":"Gravestone Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}