So it looks like New Order could actually have split this time with Bernard Summer claiming that "this time it got a little nasty" but fear not, Mr Summer has a new project and he's taking fellow New Order members Stephen Morris and Phil Cunningham with him.
So how different are Bad Lieutenant from New Order or any other side project for that matter? Well they are certainly missing the trademark basslines of Peter Hook and the euphoric synths and dance beats that pretty much inspired and continue to inspire legions of people all over the world. Summer and co have concentrated their efforts much more into making a rock record, with new vocalist Jake Evans (whom Summer discovered singing at a wedding) adding his own touch 'Never Cry Another Tear' has vibrancy and charm and although it's nothing new there is still enough here to keep the New Order fans happy for the moment.
The album starts off strong with the infectious single 'Sink Or Swim' there are a number of great songs on 'Never Cry Another Tear' with all the hype about New Order's split and the comparisons between the two bands, it's almost forgotten that Bernard Summer can actually write a damned good pop song, it may not stand up against 'Power, Corruption & Lies' or 'Movement' as unique and groundbreaking music but it's a good album and worth a listen for any fan.
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