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Re: Maligned albums: which do you rate?

Feb 18, 2010, 21:42

New Order's Movement. While not reaching the heights of Joy Division's two, nor the more assured sound they would acquire from P,C&L, Movement is a sadly underrated album. It suffers from one of Martin Hannett's less impressive production jobs (live versions of the songs were generally better), but there are some terrific songs, notably The Him, Doubts Even Here and Denial.

Gang of Four's Solid Gold, although not exactly maligned, is always unfairly overlooked in favour of the (admittedly brilliant) Entertainment!. Yet it contains some of the most questioning lyrics and abrasive, experimental music.

OMD's Dazzle Ships. Actually I think this has been re-evaluated and is well-regarded now, but at the time - post Architecture & Morality's hits - it was viewed as career suicide.

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