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Various 'New Order Presents Be Music' (Factory Benelux)
“Producing was a really important sideline,” says Bernard Sumner of the Factory era. “It’s OK doing it because although all the groups are skint, you learn a lot and you’re helping somebody.” If your knowledge of New Order only extends to ‘Blue Monday’, then, this comp of early-80s collabs could be for you. From Quando Quango’s ‘Love Tempo’ and Stephen and Gillian’s side project The Other Two (who offer up ‘Inside’) to ‘Real Love’ from Factory Floor (who Morris has previously produced), this well-crafted comp is a reminder that aside from Prince, much of the best music is made via collaboration. Ralph Moore
7/10
