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"Confusion" is a single released by British group New Order in August 1983 with the catalogue number FAC 93. It was the follow-up to their breakthrough hit "Blue Monday" and is unique for having both Peter Hook and Bernard Sumner playing bass guitars on it. The song is produced by influential New York DJ Arthur Baker. As a result, it was ...
- 8:12 (1983)
- August 1983
- 1983
Apr 22, 2024 · “Confusion” marked a turning point for New Order, showcasing their exploration of electronic dance music and their departure from their post-punk roots. It served as a catalyst for the band’s future experimentation with different genres and sounds.
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Confusion is the sixth single by New Order, released on 22 August 1983. Its FAC number is 93.
New Order chose American DJ Arthur Baker to come help with the song, since he commonly produced music similar to the band.
The song has many drum patterns, beats and piano patterns. The lyrics are sung off-tune, almost drowsily. Included in the song are screeches of cars, dogs barking and an excerpt of heavy metal that make Confusion a unique song compared with other songs.
Arthur Baker would come to remix the song 1963, and often played at the Hacienda, where New Order commonly plays as well.
After this song was released, the world accepted New Order as a "band of danceable rock."
Allmusic's William Ruhlmann gave the song 4.5/5, saying: "It was logical enough, given the techno direction of its recent work, that New Order would hook up with New York producer Arthur Baker, and the result of their collaboration was "Confusion," a "Planet Rock"-like set of drum beats and electronic pulses that gave the group its second big dance...
A music video made for Confusion shows random shots of night life in New York, and the band performing with Arthur Baker.
Confusion! Confusion! Confusion! You just can't believe me when I tell you what you mean to me
You just can't believe me when I show you what you cannot see
You just can't believe me when I tell you what you mean to me
You just can't believe me when I show you what you cannot see You're hiding from feelings, you care even more
Sharing and hoping, untouched for so long
Our lives still in chains from the way that we were
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New Order are an English rock band formed in 1980 by vocalist and guitarist Bernard Sumner, bassist Peter Hook, and drummer Stephen Morris. The members regrouped after the disbandment of their previous band Joy Division due to the suicide of lead singer Ian Curtis.
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The 12-inch single was a crossover hit on the US dance charts, and established a relationship between Baker and New Order that has continued for over two decades. The song is unique for having both normal New Order bassist Peter Hook and vocalist Bernard Sumner playing bass guitars on it. The video was shot in the New York club the Funhouse ...
The Official Video for 'Confusion' by New Order. Stream New Order's greatest hits here https://lnk.to/StreamNewOrder Subscribe here https://www.youtube....
Confusion Lyrics. (Confusion) You just can't believe me. (Confusion) When I show you what you mean to me. (Confusion) You just can't believe me. (Confusion) When I show you what you...
