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- Number of Discs: 1
- ASIN: B000092A78
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Audio Cassette
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,285,338 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Barnard Sumner (New Order) & Johnny Marr (Smiths) Feat. Neil Tennant & Chris Lowe (Pet Shop Boys)
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
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 8 months ago by James S. Prichard
Still brilliant, 20 years on
I was reminded recently of Johnny Marr's musicality and brilliant playing by the new album from The Cribs. Which inspired me to revisit this album. Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2010 by Hodroulis
Sonic revelation
This remastered reiteration is vastly superior to the original version. One short listen and the improvement is instantly obvious.
Published on 6 Feb 2009 by Gary Yavitz
An excellent start to the Electronic story...
It's a great shame that Electronic only released three albums before disappearing from the music scene: I love all of the three albums and would have liked more! Read more
Published on 3 April 2008 by alextorres
Classic slice of pop..........
This is one of those albums that you loved first time round, have got dusty in the back of the collection, and then you wonder will you still like it now. Read more
Published on 15 Oct 2006 by Dino Amore'
Good, but very similar to New Order
Electronic was the coming together of New Order singer Bernard Sumner and Smiths guitarist Jonny Marr. Read more
Published on 7 Dec 2002 by alexliamw
New Order meets The Smiths in Electroland
Called "the first supergroup of the 90's", perhaps prematurely, the combination of Johnny Marr and Bernard Sumner swings into action with a daunting marriage of enervated guitar... Read more
Published on 30 Nov 2002 by Pieter
An underrated classic
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... Read more
Published on 29 Aug 2000 by Tim Down
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