Spooky
New Order
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Release Details"Spooky" is a song by the British rock band New Order. It was released as the second single from their seventh studio album "Republic" in 1993.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not receiving as much commercial success as some of New Order's other tracks, "Spooky" still managed to reach number 22 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Video DetailsThe music video for "Spooky" is set in the futuristic landscape of the "Republic" album cover and features all four members of the band.
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Song CompositionLike many of New Order's songs, "Spooky" is synth-pop inspired with dance beats, which was a considerable shift from the band's earlier post-punk sounds.
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Remix VersionsA variety of remix versions of "Spooky" exist, including the well-known "Out of Order Mix" by Fluke and the "Magimix" by New Order member Bernard Sumner.
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Lyrics SignificanceThe lyrics of "Spooky" epitomize New Order’s characteristic ambiguity, with the song seemingly set in a post-breakup atmosphere.
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Output Record"Spooky" was a part of the "Republic" album, which was the first album New Order released on London Records after their previous label, Factory Records, went bankrupt.
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Live PerformancesSurprisingly, "Spooky" was rarely performed live by the band. It only began to appear in setlists on their 2005 US tour.
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Recording Process"Spooky" was recorded at Real World Studios, a residential recording studio in England owned by musician Peter Gabriel.
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CollaborationThe track was produced by Stephen Hague, a popular producer among British synth-pop acts. He had previously worked with Pet Shop Boys, Erasure, and The Communards.
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ArtworkThe single’s cover art, like the rest of the "Republic" album, was designed by Peter Saville, New Order's longtime graphic designer. The imagery was a pop art representation, distinctly different from their earlier, more minimalist cover designs.
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ReceptionThe song was generally well-received by the audience and critics, although it didn’t achieve the instant classic status of some of the band's earlier hits.
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