Music Complete
by New Order
  • Record Label: Mute US
  • Release Date: Sep 25, 2015
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
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  1. Clash Music
    Sep 28, 2015
    60
    Sadly much of the rest of Music Complete is by-the-numbers New Order, and revisionary as opposed to revolutionary.
  2. AllMusic
    Sep 24, 2015
    60
    Even making an allowance for Hook's glaring absence, Music Complete is still a watered-down and uninspired album by a band that lost the plot long ago and can now only capture an occasional glimmer of what made it so great in the first place.
  3. The Independent (UK)
    Sep 18, 2015
    60
    Mostly, the album comprises a series of scuttling bleepscapes lent individual character by unorthodox instrumental detail.
  5. DIY Magazine
    Sep 25, 2015
    40
    Not only safe, Music Complete serves to dilute New Order’s output.

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#76 Most Discussed Album of 2015
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#47 Most Shared Album of 2015

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User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 57 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 51 out of 57
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 57
  3. Negative: 4 out of 57
  1. gaspero1
    Sep 26, 2015
    10
    Instantly addictive; the most consistent New Order record in decades. Tight as Technique, dark as Movement, heavy as Get Ready. For a 35 y/o band, WOW
  2. jameslucasutley
    Sep 26, 2015
    8
    While Get Ready and Waiting for the Siren's Call consisted of one decent single and a bunch of filler, Music Complete is, even at it's worst,While Get Ready and Waiting for the Siren's Call consisted of one decent single and a bunch of filler, Music Complete is, even at it's worst, energetic. Ironically, it's only after they lose a founding member that New Order reminisces of their older stuff. No more is Peter Hook's once prominent bass limiting them to a more rock style, making for the best songs on the album, which are those that have more influences in disco. Tutti Frutti is one of these, and makes references to Technique - one of the band's best albums. It's not just a mere reminder of it either, but a revival of its sound. Superb.… Full Review »
  3. Velden
    Sep 25, 2015
    9
    Excellent. That was all I wanted to say but then I had to add another 141 characters before I could submit this review. I am almost there now. Finish.
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