Power, Corruption & Lies

Album Notes & Community Reviews

On 'Power, Corruption & Lies', New Order pivots from their post-punk roots towards a sound dominated by synthesizers and sequencing, influenced by New York's club scene and artists like Kraftwerk. [2, 9, 11] The album confidently establishes the band's new identity, blending Peter Hook’s melodic basslines and Bernard Sumner’s guitar with emerging electronic and dance-rock textures, creating a dynamic range from dark, atmospheric pieces to bright, euphoric pop. [1, 2, 9] Regarded as a landmark 1980s release, its fusion of electronic innovation and sharp songwriting cemented the band's place as a definitive dance-rock hybrid, a transition visually captured by Peter Saville’s iconic floral cover art. [2, 6, 8]