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Great Show With a Few Minor Scrapes
... It is true that some "classics" come off less than excellent (Temptation; Digital). But as a long time New Order fan who is old enough to have seen them three times between the mid 80s and early 90s I have to say 1) they were not much to see back then (except for Hooky who managed to play to the audience); 2) this is a far better live band and their sets are much more generous than they were back in the day. The addition of a back ground singer and experienced guitarist really beef up the sound and some tracks (Your Silent Face, Transmission, She's Lost Contol) are aural delights. How anyone could complain about the technical merits of this DVD is beyond me. (I have listened to this DVD several times on a pair of Grados, and, no offense, but Your Silent Face sounds even better than on Power,Corruption, and Lies; Morris' decision to add a high hat and extra beats in the last two minutes is GENIUS--the song rocks at the end; not to mention the guitars (both Gibsons; one of them a Warlock), sound great, especially on the JD songs. As someone who HAS spend time in a studio, I can attest to the fact that the recording is well balanced). Finally, I find the fact that it is outdoors and during the day rather refreshing: the point is the music, not the...lighting. In sum, a great DVD. P.S., I don't know how this DVD looks on "TV" but on my computer the picture is superb. Folks: digital is the standard.

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Worth the cost.
Just watching the electrifying guitar work in "She's Lost Control" is worth the price. Yes they ARE older and not the pretty "young men" of the past, but on the whole are much better musicians. It is nice to see and hear them laugh and clown around on the stage.I do miss Gillian as she was not performing, but Phil Cunningham more than pleases.As for requests,I would LOVE for New Order to re-release the 5.8.6. video as a dvd.

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511-It's here, it's not an import, and it's far from perfect
However, that does not mean that this was a terrible show or a terrible DVD. Far from it. This is the maturation of New Order, this is New Order without Gillian, this is New Order Midlife, this is New Order pure and simple. I've watched and listen to this DVD excessively, enjoying it each and every time. Yes, it was filmed in the daylight. Yes, there is something missing from the stage show, but it is truly a buffet for the ears. From the opening chords of "Crystal" through the overplayed "Blue Monday" (before playing, Sumner jokes "we'll play 'Rock the Shack.' Or 'Blue Monday.' Raise your hands if you want 'Rock the Shack' or take out your ------- if you want 'Blue Monday'") the concert is electrifying, a great show and a great listen. There are 5 Joy Divison songs and 11 New Order tunes (hence the title) and all sound fresh and well-rehearsed, and it is great to hear Sumner's raw, unpolished "ooohing" during "Temptation."
Visually, it's a bit droll, what with the rain, mud-soaked concert goers (you'll spy some families here and there), and the little glimmers of daylight. But that makes it fun, because this is a testament to New Order's dedication and ability. They could have easily backed out ("I'd rather be home watching Stars on Sunday," Sumner jokes) but instead, the band and the fans rock out and have a great time.
This is a great DVD--better than 316, in my opinion--and worth watching over and over again for any New Order fan or anyone who simply wants to hear a band playin at their best.