Backspin: Peter Hook on New Order's 'Power, Corruption & Lies'

The iconic bassist explains how "Blue Monday" became the top-selling 12-inch single of all time, but still somehow lost $100,000.

[bsmith]

When he says " it's a fantastic record "

He isn't being conceited, arrogant or lying. It is a fantastic record. Peter Hook=genius

[paulsweeney]

It took me 35 years to realise that PC&L is not only New Order's best work (by some distance), but one of the best albums of all time.

[thevelointhevale]

Stood 3ft in front of Hooky in a small Aussie Pub on Sydney North Shore back in 85 as New Order played a secret warm up gig for their Tour ... place was packed - they played all the early New Order songs and a few Joy Div tracks ... there was no stage riser so the band were on the same level as the punters ... classic night.

[steve]

I can’t help but love Hooky. He’s just such an interesting person to listen to.

[djflobug]

Digital and Ceremony are my favorite songs by this guy. Music was never the same after they came.

[LessGovMoreFundotCom]

100% spot on regarding description of Power, Corruption & Lies... Best overall record from the lot

[petemc]

He's so right, it's their best album. Beautiful, liberating and wildly exciting.

[stevenmorellojr]

Great interviews with Hook. The whole series is insightful and fantastic. Thanks for posting.

[lololop]

I am so proud I own the original 1st press vinyl of PCL, it is an absolute treasure in my record collection. I really do understand Peter Hooks pride and would agree with his comparisons against Lowlife and Brotherhood. PCL is easily one my favourite albums of all time.

[LTRS]

Just about done with his New Order book. Superb stories, can't put it down. Amazing how he can recall such detail. I can't remember what I had for dinner last night.

[wtrail]

I could sit and listen to Peter Hook all damn day.

[leedummett]

I MET HOOKY IN 1996 IN THE HACIENDA. I WAS ON E AT THE TIME. GREAT NIGHT.

[StefanTravis]

I want to see Kraftwerk angrily storming out of a studio.

[dylanharkin]

it goes without saying, but he's one of the greatest melodicists of all time

[Just-a-guy]

Power, Corruption and Lies is my #1 most favorite album ever #2 The Queen is Dead.

[TheKathleenR]

Met hooky back in 2017, great memories, legend ☝️

[donparkison]

My favorite New Order record. Definitely.

[Tangobutton]

The more humble beginnings and demise of Joy Division being able to bank that jump to expensive synths made the New Order sound and sincerity that much better than many of the other bands at the time.

[latexcitizenx]

Not my favourite album... But if you ain't heard "Age of Consent" and "Your Silent Face" there's a nerve in your soul that ain't been tickled yet.

[patkelly]

Considering the direction New Order took with the electronics, and the influence they've had on dance/electronica i love that one of Hooky's tattoos features the word MIDI !!!