Ceremony / In a Lonely Place

by New Order

Ceremony / In a Lonely Place cover art
  • Type: Single
  • Released: 6 March 1981
  • Label: Factory
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 10:39
  • Community rating: 4.57/5 from 6 ratings

Artists on this release: Gillian Gilbert, Phil Cunningham, Dawn Zee, Bernard Sumner, Michael Johnson, Peter Hook, Stephen Morris

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Bridging a tragic transition, both tracks on this single were originally written by Joy Division prior to Ian Curtis's death. 'Ceremony' was reworked by the surviving members as their debut under a new moniker, featuring Bernard Sumner stepping into the role of reluctant lead vocalist. The bright, propulsive guitar work contrasted sharply with the devastating lyrical undertones, setting the template for the band's initial era.

Genres

Descriptors: atmospheric, melodic, bassy, rhythmic, dance

Tracklist

  1. Ceremony (4:23)
  2. In a Lonely Place (6:16)

Credits

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