Album: Substance 1987 by New Order (1987)
Genre: Synthpop | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Sophisticated
Record Label: Mute
Format: Compilation

Description: Substance (also known as Substance 1987 to distinguish it from the Joy Division compilation of the same name) is a 1987 compilation album by New Order, consisting of all of the band's singles at that point in their 12-inch versions, together with their respective B-side tracks. The then newly-released non-album single "True Faith" is also featured, along with its B-side "1963". The collection was released on vinyl, double CD, double cassette and Digital Audio Tape.

Artist Background: New Order are an English rock band formed in 1980 by Bernard Sumner (vocals, guitars, synthesisers), Peter Hook (bass, synthesisers) and Stephen Morris (drums, electronic drums, synthesisers) - the remaining members of Joy Division, following the suicide of vocalist Ian Curtis - with the addition of Gillian Gilbert (keyboards, guitars, synthesisers). In 1993 the band broke-up amidst tension between bandmembers, but reformed in 1998. In 2001, Phil Cunningham (guitars, synthesisers) replaced Gi... Part of the Manchester, England music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Synthpop movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Electronic, Warsaw, The Other Two, Pet Shop Boys

Music Scene: Part of the Manchester, England music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Synthpop movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Synthpop, Rock/Pop, Sophisticated, 1980s, Compilation, Mute

Additional Context: Rating score: 9. Based on 2 votes


Substance (also known as Substance 1987 to distinguish it from the Joy Division compilation of the same name) is a 1987 compilation album by New Order, consisting of all of the band's singles at that point in their 12-inch versions, together with their respective B-side tracks. The then newly-released non-album single "True Faith" is also featured, along with its B-side "1963". The collection was released on vinyl, double CD, double cassette and Digital Audio Tape.

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