"In the end you will submit, it's got to hurt you a little bit." this week Dave brings in LOW-LIFE (1985) by English post-punk group NEW ORDER! Joining us is JACOB DUNCAN!

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April 9, 2026 · 1h 35m · Season 3 · Episode 14

About this episode

This episode features a discussion on New Order's album 'Low-Life' with guest Jacob Duncan.

Send us Fan Mail Low-Life is the third studio album by English rock band New Order, released on 13 May 1985 by Factory Records. It is considered to be among the band's strongest work, displaying the moment they completed their transformation from post-punk to dance-rock. The album shows New Order's increased incorporation of synthesisers and samplers, while still preserving the rock elements of their earlier work. The original Factory CD issues of the album were mastered with pre-emphasis. Th...

People in this episode

Hosts: Dave, Steve

Guest: Jacob Duncan

Topics covered

music history
post-punk
dance-rock
album analysis
New Order

Keywords

New Order
Low-Life
post-punk
dance-rock
album review
synthesisers
samplers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: New Order, Factory Records

Books & works: Low-Life

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