From the TP entry for New order:

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"Power, Corruption and Lies is a masterpiece, from the cryptic (but decipherable if you work hard at it) artwork to the eight lengthy tracks of state-of-the-creative-art electronic dance music."

Ok, I've worked at it for years and have never been able to decipher it. What is the meaning of the album cover with the flowers?

I've even seen the formula for working it out and couldn't, so I'm no help.

Here ya go: [www.kempa.com]

Fairly unexciting answer, I'd say

huh. Cool link. Apparently all the Arcadia albums had basic # ciphers on their sleeves too, but I've yet to bother trying to figure one out. =)

I'm guessing you brought this topic up because of the brand new dodgy reissues? (although I've already shelled out for Movement and I think it sounds at least as good if not a bit better on Dreams Never End & ICB it's tough to tell if it's not just mastered louder as so many reissues seem to be. Bonus disc is sweet, although I'll hold on to my vinyl versions just for the excellent Saville artwork)



Post Edited (11-13-08 18:47)

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Former JOY DIVISION and NEW ORDER bassist said the albums...

did peter hook lose the rights to his own name?

Smart answer: Stop looking for meaning.

What do you mean by that?