To understand the weight of this compilation, one must first understand the band’s sonic evolution. New Order did not just adopt electronic music; they humanized it. In the hands of others, the synthesizer was a cold, futuristic tool. In the hands of New Order, particularly tracks like "True Faith" and "Regret," the synthesizer became a vessel for mourning.
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