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this cd is fun, it is brit-pop at its best.. but that being said, it doesn't hold a candle to even the worst Smiths track (but Marr without Morrissey is a bit like Monica Lewinsky with out Bill Clinton)... At the same time, this cd is not meant to be a continuation of the Smiths or New Order, it is its own thing and worth a buy...

Rating: 4 out of 5

As a New Order devotee, I approached the original Electronic album with gusto. It was entirely different to the bassline founded New Order, yet I was not disappointed - the debut Electronic album hooked me instantly, especially Idiot Country, Tighten Up and Get The Message.Twisted Tenderness was different again. Going abroad is supposed to be a culture shock, yet, as a UK national, I've always found that returning to this disunited land from another country to be a much harder experience. And so it was with Twisted Tenderness. Comparing this album to the debut Electronic album was far harder than relating the debut album to preceding New Order albums (forget Electronic album 2 - it was crap) . Gone were the dizzying electronic riffs of the first album (did Johnny Marr really play on album one?), replaced by savage guitars and throbbing basslines, merged with Barney Sumner's beautifully scratchy and delicate voice.Some have said Twisted Tenderness took awhile to grip. I suggest that these reviewers review their hearing abilities, or obtain replacement audio equipment. Or else try Boyzone, or some other inane and manufactured band. TT gripped from track one and held my attention to the end of the final track, the prophetic Flicker. Going to school with Saddam Hussain? Too right.Standout tracks? Make It Happen. Prodigal Son, with it's spine tingling Indian feel, enhanced to sublime levels by the lyrics. The remaining tracks were, at worst, very good, especially Haze and Vivid.Buy this album. Electronic are not the poor cousins of the spectacular New Order, or the overrated Smiths. Electronic make inspiring and enduring music. This album has not dated. It evolves every time you listen to it.

Rating: 5 out of 5

Fantastic album. The best Electronic / New Order album to date, only excelled by New Order's Get Ready. Moves on from the highly synthetic (but nevertheless pleasant sounding) debut album 'Electronic' and the subsequent Raise The Pressure to a much harder, rockier sound without loosing the sense of rhythm which appeals to me so much. Make it Happen with it heavy synth and guitar riffs is the highlight of the album followed by Prodigal Son, which is perhaps a bit too raucous, but features some brilliant guitar playing. Tales off a little towards the end with tracks which appear to carrying a 'message'.Awful cover picture, quite likely to put first time buyers off, one does wonder what the reasoning behind it was. I would have knocked off a mark if the quality of the actual music had not been as good as it is.

Rating: 5 out of 5

After hearing 'Forbidden City', i rushed out to by, RAISE THE PRESSURE, and then realised i really shouldnt have bothered. It is true electronics efforts were half hearted.They obviously felt terribly guilty because every second of this album has been carefully thought out and every blip, scratch and word has been put exactly in the right place.I wasnt going to but it I thought theyd dissapoint, but this is the kind of music id been waiting for. So much effort cannot go unrecognised, this is fresh ingenious stuff.My favourite track in 'Like No Other' for pure sing along loud pop, similar to the sound produced on the track Forbidden City, first track off Raise the Pressure.Please buy this album because im dying to hear more of the same. Unfortunately one thing Electronic seem to be bad at is promoting themselves. This stuff is definetely original, and just perfect for summer gigs. It all sound just perfect.

Rating: 5 out of 5

i thought this was the best listen all the way through of electronic's albums. the title track ranks alongside the best of new order's output. i've read reviews here and elsewhere that suggested it was difficult listening, but i never found that. it is (at last) what electronic always promised - the dream fusion of the music of the smiths and new order.

Rating: 4 out of 5