Re: (idm) Electronic (or, how the mighty have fallen)
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quoted 4 lines Is it just me, or is the new Electronic album the worst piece of shite> Is it just me, or is the new Electronic album the worst piece of shite
> ever to come from such hallowed names as Mr. Sumner and Mr. Marr? Or is
> that honor reserved for New Order's "Republic" (which I never even
> bothered to give a listen because the singles were so bad).
Yeah, the new Electronic is basically ear candy. I must admit to
liking some of it, but most of the structures and melodies are pretty
simplistic. Bernard's voice becomes irritating at times also, and
I sometimes wonder if Marr even showed up.
Tim