Live Reviews - Carling Academy Glasgow 18/10/06 *****
One of the most influential bands ever, the atmosphere surrounding New Order's rare Scottish gig was mesmerising. Nearly half the audience wore Joy Division t-shirts in homage to the band's past, and no sooner had the usually miserable Mancs hit the stage, they reeled off three classics in a row : True faith, Ceremony & Regret.
They may be 50 years old, but they certainly carried a spring in their step. The epitome of cool, Peter Hook had his bass slung lower than a snake's belly; Stephen Morris played like a human drum machine; even vocalist Barney Sumner played the guitar like he was 20 again, dancing away with everyone else during Blue Monday.
There's no doubt New Order are a band you simply must see before you die.
Barry Gordon.
