But a new New Order single, Jetstream, has been released, so it's a good chance to be back here posting, hoping to have more time in the near future.
For detailed info about all the formats of the release and the remixes available only on the Internet you can check NewOrderOnline.com (from which the cover scan is taken). Basically CD1 and the 12" just include edits or the same of some of the remixes on CD2 (code NUCDP14, of which you can see the cover on the right), so my comments are just about this release.
This enhanced CD includes the video (which is not as special as the one for Krafty, but it's funny at least for Bernard's dance) and the U Myx software which allows you to make your own remix of Jetstream (featuring Ana Matronic from The Scissor Sisters), which is a catchy funky pop gem with a killer chorus and a wonderful production (see also my review of the album Waiting For The Sirens' Call).
There are also four remixes, and all of them are great.
Jaques Lu Cont loops some vocals (though I'd have certainly looped the J E T spelling moment, it was just born for remixes and nobody got it...) on a soft but powerful base and makes good use of Hooky's bass.
Richard X starts with the drum machine from an old New Order cult track, Video 586, and then basically replaces the original base with a harder and wonderful one (going from True Faith-ish to disco) keeping the surface of the song similar to the track.
Tom Neville makes an excellent hard electro version of the track, good for the dancefloor, sounds a bit like Kraftwerk remixing acid house...
The best remix comes from our good old mate Arthur Baker, with his splendid space techno remix, fabulous keyboards and great rhythm... gives also space to a section of Hooky's bass which virtually can't be heard on the original...
The quality of these remixes is amazing, such above the average you can usually expect, this makes Jetstream a special single you can't miss.
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