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Track Listings
| 1. Idiot Country (1994 Digital Remaster) |
| 2. Reality (1994 Digital Remaster) |
| 3. Tighten Up (1994 Digital Remaster) |
| 4. The Patience Of A Saint (1994 Digital Remaster) |
| 5. Getting Away With It (1994 Digital Remaster) |
| 6. Gangster (1994 Digital Remaster) |
| 7. Soviet (1994 Digital Remaster) |
| 8. Get The Message (1994 Digital Remaster) |
| 9. Try All You Want (1994 Digital Remaster) |
| 10. Some Distant Memory (1994 Digital Remaster) |
| 11. Feel Every Beat (1994 Digital Remaster) |
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Electronic are New Order frontman Bernard Sumner and ex- Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr, and this--their debut--was described by Melody Maker on its release as "one of the greatest albums ever made". This re-packaged version contains the singles "Get The Message", "Feel Every Beat" and "Getting Away With It"--the bands first release and one of two collaborations with the Pet Shop Boys. With Marr turning his back on the Smiths' trademark jangling guitars, the sound is more that of New Order crossed with the Madchester scene of the time (808 State, Happy Mondays, etc.). Sumner and Marr were never going to match the overall impact or quality of the Smiths and of New Order--for many, the two great English bands of the 1980s--but this is the best of their three albums. In the two big hits, as well as album tracks like "Idiot Country" and "Some Distant Memory", they succeed in recapturing some--if never quite all--of their former glories. --Ronita Dutta
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
A golden nugget of the musical scene of 1991. The debut release of New Order's Bernard Sumner and The Smith's Johnny Marr proved to be a real winner.
Though a side project, the feeling of a supergroup was never faraway with the Pet Shop Boy's Neil Tennant dropping in on 'Getting away with it' and 'The Patience of a Saint'.
I first got my copy of this on cassette on the legendary Factory label. And I can still remember the feeling I got when I first heard it. It was one of knowing that at last the music you wanted to hear had been recorded and released, knowing that someone else out there felt the same as you! I remember many times, quite anti-socially, not going out with my friends and staying in and listening to this album again and again!
The opener, 'Idiot Country' sets the scene. Swooshing atmospherics, crunchy electro rhythms and Marr's sterling guitar work all to the fore. Sumner's lyrics were more expressive than usual too, perhaps set free from the tension in the New Order camp.
Altogether a wonderful album, there is no point saying there are any special tracks, they all come as one listening experience.
Go on, recapture the feeling of '91.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Phil Carr
Format:Audio CD
Whether you're a fan of New Order or not, if you have any taste in music there's no way that you could dislike this album. I got it not long after its original release date and I still play it regularly, which is one of an elite group of albums in my vast collection that this happens to. I can't recommend it enough. Perfect analogue synth sounds, classic Johnny Marr guitar playing, better-than-normal vocals from Bernard, and above all great, emotional songwriting. Sadly, it will always remain in New Order's shadow, hugely underrated like many classic albums. BUY IT NOW!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Gabby
Format:Audio CD
OK, this CD's been out for years, but I recently went through my whole collection, and can wholeheartedly say that this is one of the few CD's I have where there is not one bad track. I can happily listen to the whole CD from start to finish without skipping a tune. The only one that comes close is New Order's "Technique". I am a rabid Pet Shop Boys fan and even they can not achieve an album without a track I dislike! Obviously it's not going to be to everyone's taste, but if you like New Order, The Smiths or the Pet Shop Boys I would be surprised if you were disappointed with this gem. It's a shame Electronic's second and third albums did not match up to this calibre, although they also contain some cracking songs.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
22 years after release, and for no particular reason, Bernard Sumner and Johnny Marr's debut is reissued in a new configuration with a slew of additional songs. After a cursory 1994 remastering, this 2013 edition features the original debut LP, and a second CD with a huge host of additional material. After the demise of The Smiths, the suspension of New Order, and Johnny Marr's temporary five year excursion into The The, Electronic, who on paper seemed like a match made in heaven, were possibly the only 'supergroup' who actually were super. Here Sumners love of electronics, and Marr's wide vista of styles and eclecticism, welded styles in a perfect union. As far as debut records go, even though this was Sumner's eighth, and Marr's sixth full length record, it is confident, assured, utter genius. Aided and abetted by three songs which sees members of Pet Shop Boys onboard as well. Marr's love of funk, choppy dance rhythms, and squalls of guitar, as well as spindly and muscular melodies shine through, whilst Sumner - irking the wrath of Morrissey - added huge slabs of his plaintive, emotionless/emotional vocals, underrated guitar work, and deft production skills. Where the record is dated is only in the occasional outbreaks of 'italian house piano' (that also can be heard of the 1996 followup and New Order's "Republic"). As it stands though, it's a great record, with nary a dull or misplaced moment, though one of two halves as it stood just on the cusp of the entrance into the CD age where you didn't have to flip the vinyl slab over.
Bonus tracks are a scrappy and bizarre selection of oddities from across the bands lifespan. Leftover songs, remixes, and variants from the 1996 and 1999 albums are spread across it with barely any thought for sense.... Read more ›
Bonus tracks are a scrappy and bizarre selection of oddities from across the bands lifespan. Leftover songs, remixes, and variants from the 1996 and 1999 albums are spread across it with barely any thought for sense.... Read more ›
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Tim Down
Format:Audio CD
I've never understood why this album isn't taken seriously. Well that's a bit of a lie, it's understandable why some people see Electronic as merely an indulgent side project for ageing stars of officially 'The Two Best Bands Of The 80s' (that's New Order and The Smiths, of course). But 'Electronic' is comfortably better than any New Order album, including 'Technique', although the completely contrasting styles of Morrissey and Bernard Sumner make comparison with The Smiths difficult.
Few albums fit together so well and sound so perefectly formed as this. Listen closely and it's clear that a lot of thought and work has gone into making this record, yet part of its greatness is the tight, energetic naturalness of it all. From the first track to the last the music has a spring in its step - at first listen sounding very New Order-esque, then repeated listens bringing out Johnny Marr's guitar, all the while underpinned by a joyous buoyancy. Bernard Sumner has never sounded better, at times speaking (I hesitate to call it rapping) his verses, at times doing his more usual low-key singing thing. The lyrics, as ever, are more impressionistic than narrative. There are no bad tracks, the 2 minute instrumental 'Soviet' being the weakest, though it works well in providing a respite before the exuberance of the brilliant 'Get The Message', one of the best singles of the 90s. Every track is carefully, intricately structured without ever sounding contrived. The real genius of this album, however, lies not only in the singles but also in less immediate tracks like 'Some Distant Memory', whose utterly beautiful oboe-led coda is both one of the best moments on the album and also the perfect lead in to the upbeat finale 'Feel Every Beat'.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Electronic's best album
I am on my 2nd version of this album, having made the mistake of lending it out never to be returned. This their first offering is for my money their best.
Published 2 days ago by Angus P. Walker
5.0 out of 5 stars
Electronic poetry
Bernard sumner and Johnny marr at their very best. Never tires. Never grows old. A timeless classic in every way. Read more
Published 3 days ago by The Sci-Fi Fanatic
1.0 out of 5 stars
worst reissue job ever?
I get the feeling that most comments posted so far focus on the original album itself. The label needs to know that their work on this new edition - mainly the bonus disc selection... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mister Sam
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best version available
Remastered by Frank Arkwright, who was also responsible for the excellent Smiths boxset remasters, and the even better sounding Joy Division/New Order compilation 'Total', we now... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Milkshock
5.0 out of 5 stars
A classic album, great remaster
By far the best of their three albums, this remaster sounds rich and spatial, especially through a pair of Sennheiser HD 25-C II headphones. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. J. R. Barton
1.0 out of 5 stars
Rubbish Reissue
Just as the title says where are all the b sides and remixes associated with this release ? What we do get is a bunch of edits and mixes of tracks that appeared on later albums. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Neil Monaghan
5.0 out of 5 stars
What "Behavior." should have been - Update for the Special Edition
The "Special edition" really makes a difference sonically. Where the sound was acidic and a bit blurry before, here it has massive dynamics, scope and transparency: it is like... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Autonome
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of my favourite albums of all time
Truly excellent! Electronic is a very limiting description of this stellar combination of artists. The first of three excellent albums.
Published 3 months ago by Dave Dark
4.0 out of 5 stars
Original release...1991..
Just a quick warning that this edition is the one WITHOUT 'Getting Away With It.....', so if that's the track you're after...buy the 1994 remaster. By the by... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. Simon Cade
5.0 out of 5 stars
superb of course
these songs are a fantastic addition to every other b. sumner song. there is no doubt in my mind that he will continue to contribute to my happiness through his songs.
Published 21 months ago by James S. Prichard
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