New Order – Substance

New Order – Substance

One of the most important compilations in alternative music history, Substance gathers New Order’s defining singles from the first half of the 1980s and presents them as a masterclass in electronic innovation, melodic songwriting, and dancefloor experimentation.

Emerging from the aftermath of Joy Division, New Order transformed post-punk into something entirely new, combining emotional depth with synthesizers, sequencers, and club-inspired rhythms. The result was a sound that would influence generations of electronic, indie, and dance artists.

This vinyl edition focuses on the band's most celebrated singles, charting their evolution from the atmospheric melancholy of “Ceremony” and “Everything's Gone Green” through to the groundbreaking club anthem “Blue Monday,” the euphoric “Bizarre Love Triangle,” and the timeless “True Faith.” Along the way, tracks such as “The Perfect Kiss,” “Subculture,” and “Shellshock” demonstrate the band's remarkable ability to balance introspective songwriting with infectious electronic grooves.

A landmark collection packed with some of the most influential recordings of the 1980s, Substance remains an essential release for fans of synth-pop, new wave, and alternative dance music.

Tracklist:

1. Ceremony
2. Everything's Gone Green
3. Temptation
4. Blue Monday
5. Confusion
6. Thieves Like Us
7. The Perfect Kiss
8. Subculture
9. Shellshock
10. State Of The Nation
11. Bizarre Love Triangle
12. True Faith