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New Order: Hammersmith Palais, London

Adam Sweeting, The Guardian, 12 November 1985

SLOWLY BUT surely, New Order have amassed a huge following, seized a corner of the market, which is distinctively theirs and developed an inimitable sound. Their LP Low Life is easily their strongest recording to date, and they also appear to be hitting a rare peak of live performance.

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