Best New Order Songs

The best hit by New Order. Wonderful, unique, and definitely stands out.

The best-selling single of all time, no New Order list would be complete without the cold, calculated synthpop of "Blue Monday." Conventional wisdom would place this song much higher on the list, but it is more beat than melody, so I don't rank it quite as highly. Still, that beat happens to be very, very good.

The ultimate song to dance to, and it's long. That intro just makes you want to dance with the kick drum pounding. Great drums.

Synths are hard at work, like in most New Order songs. It just adds to the drama of the vocals.

I can think of at least three versions of this song, and they're all great. However, in my mind, the Shep Pettibone remix - which is perhaps the most well-known version - is the best. But then again, that version omits the awesome bass solo, which is brought to the front in the '94 version. Eh, best to just get them all.

It sounds so ethereal, especially the vocals during the chorus. It also has a heaviness with the drums and bass thumping along.

I imagine a flower blooming whenever I hear this song. Just love it!

This should be the number one song! I fell in love with this song, and it's the best!

This might be equally worthy as Blue Monday, although I don't listen to Blue Monday a lot.

What? "Touched By The Hand Of God" number 2? You are kidding me. This song is amazing; "True Faith" is much better.

"True Faith" is to New Order as "Enjoy the Silence" is to Depeche Mode, with a kickass beat to boot.

"Just wait 'til tomorrow. I guess that's what they want to say, just before they fall apart."

Truer words were never spoken. This song is fantastic.

That bass line hooks you right in. The slapping drums give a constant rhythm. The synthesizers are lovely during the chorus and the rest of the song.

Every time I hear this song, I notice something new. The keyboards make the sound even bigger, and that chorus is awesome to sing along with. Not to mention the 4-minute instrumental at the end.

Both the 8-inch and 12-inch versions brought harmony to my ears. I can't stop getting this song in my head thanks to the catchy tune and lyrics.

Honestly, this song defines the golden age of New Order. Thanks to their use of synthesizers and guitar/bass riffs, they have pushed music to a whole new level.

The opening track to the iconic Power, Corruption & Lies, "Age of Consent" has to be one of New Order's most well-known non-singles, featuring one of the most addictive bass hooks ever, played by none other than Peter Hook.

Never heard of New Order before. This song blew me away! So catchy!

If I were to rank every band ever, and if I were to rank every song ever, if I then compared those two lists, this would be the song that farthest outranks its band.

Exactly what I want in my playlists. Raw energy to accompany and enhance all my fun activities!

A song that strongly harks back to Joy Division, being one of the last songs they ever composed. Listening to "Ceremony" is like taking a drive on a desert highway in an old convertible, feeling the wind whip your hair back and forth every second.

I can't believe this is so low! It might actually be my favorite song of all time - one of the few songs that I thoroughly enjoy every single second.

The link between Joy Division and New Order. In the original version, Ian's voice is fading away as he little by little disappears. I feel such a strong connection to this song, I can't explain it. Thanks.

Like many New Order songs, there are two versions of this: the single and the version later released on Substance. Both are fantastic.

One of the many great songs from a great band.

This deep and dark acoustic song is the best of New Order, reflecting the transition between the melody of Joy Division.

The harmonica solo sounds somewhat uneven live, but it kills in the studio version!

One of my all-time favorites. I used to listen to it with my baby girl, and she fell asleep so quietly.

This is definitely one of their best songs. It touches your soul.

A tribute to Ian Curtis, a hauntingly beautiful 17-minute acoustic track. One of their most important works, and it definitely deserves to be much, much higher up on this list.

One of the best instrumental songs ever made.

This dancey number hails from Technique, an album that marked New Order's transition from their standard synth fare to a more alternative dance/acid house fusion. Contrary to its name, there is nothing disco about this song, but its rad synth bass and pensive lyrics suggest that disco could have still been very cool if it had continued evolving.