1981-1982

by New Order

1981-1982 cover art

Primarily functioning as an extended play compilation of standalone singles released following the tragic dissolution of Joy Division, this collection captures the exact moment the band pivoted toward dance music. It importantly features 'Temptation' and 'Everything's Gone Green', which radically merged their gloomy, bass-driven post-punk origins with bright, sequenced electronic beats. The tracks represent a vital, historic bridge into their iconic synthpop dominance.

Genres

  • Post-Punk

Tracklist

  1. Everything's Gone Green
  2. Procession
  3. Mesh
  4. Temptation
  5. Hurt