Substance 1987
New Order · 1987
146 min · 24 tracks · new wave · synth-pop · post-punk
A pulsating blend of electronic beats and introspective lyrics that defined the sound of the late '80s.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- atmospheric background focus
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on August 17, 1987, 'Substance 1987' captures New Order at a pivotal moment in their career, following their commercial breakthrough with 'Blue Monday'. This compilation showcases their evolution from post-punk roots towards a more dance-oriented sound, solidifying their status as pioneers of the electronic and alternative dance genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Depeche Mode· Pet Shop Boys· The Cure
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Ceremony 4:23
- 2 Everything’s Gone Green 5:30
- 3 Temptation 6:58
- 4 Blue Monday 7:29
- 5 Confusion 4:43
- 6 Thieves Like Us 6:36
- 7 Perfect Kiss 8:02
- 8 Subculture 4:48
- 9 Shellshock 6:28
- 10 State of the Nation 6:32
- 11 Bizarre Love Triangle 6:44
- 12 True Faith 5:53
Disc 2
- 1 In a Lonely Place 6:16
- 2 Procession 4:28
- 3 Cries and Whispers 3:25
- 4 Hurt 6:58
- 5 The Beach 7:19
- 6 Confusion (instrumental) 7:38
- 7 Lonesome Tonight 5:11
- 8 Murder 3:55
- 9 Thieves Like Us (instrumental) 6:57
- 10 Kiss of Death 7:02
- 11 Shame of the Nation 7:54
- 12 1963 5:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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