Brotherhood [Collector's Edition]

One of the least-synthesized albums in New Order's discography, Brotherhood offers the simultaneous peak of the group's hook-filled songwriting (not just on the single Bizarre Love Triangle) and Peter Hook's trademark bass work, which takes a plaintive, upper-register lead on highlights like Weirdo and Broken Promise. As usual, the lines dividing organic and electronic are quite fuzzy, resulting in stark drum-machine lines for the tender ballad All Day Long. Sumner's fondness for bizarre, enigmatic lyrics continues apace with songs like the closer (Every second counts, when I am with you/I think you are a pig, you should be in a zoo). ~ John Bush, All Music Guide