Spooky

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"Spooky" is a song by English rock band New Order. It was released in December 1993 as the fourth and final single from their sixth studio album, Republic (1993). The song would be their last single proper until 2001's "Crystal". CD one featured remixes by Fluke, while CD two featured remixes by Paul van Dyk and Tony Garcia. Several different versions exist, notably the Singles (2005) album featured a different edit of "Spooky", which had not previously been available in the UK. The adoption of that version was problematic for some fans who felt that (like the Perfecto remix of "World") the Fluke Minimix of "Spooky" was the best single version. The promo video used the Fluke version. The 2016 re-release of Singles, which corrected many of the errors featured on the 2005 release, includes the Fluke Minimix. Apart from its appearance on the Singles album, "Spooky" is rarely included on New Order compilations; notably, it was not featured on 1994's best-of or the expansive Retro box set. 


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New Order

New Order are an English rock band formed in 1980 by Bernard Sumner (vocals, guitars, synthesisers), Peter Hook (bass, synthesisers) and Stephen Morris (drums, electronic drums, synthesisers) – the remaining members of Joy Division, following the suicide of vocalist Ian Curtis – with the addition of Gillian Gilbert (keyboards, guitars, synthesizers). In 1993 the band broke-up amidst tension between bandmembers, but reformed in 1998. In 2001, Phil Cunningham (guitars, synthesisers) replaced Gilbert, who left the group due to family commitments. In 2007, Peter Hook left the band and the band broke-up again, with Sumner saying in 2009 that he no longer wishes to make music as New Order. The band reunited in 2011 without Hook, with Gilbert returning to the fold a… more »

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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.
Chart Performance
Despite 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.
Video Details
The music video for "Spooky" is set in the futuristic landscape of the "Republic" album cover and features all four members of the band.
Song Composition
Like 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.
Remix Versions
A 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.
Lyrics Significance
The lyrics of "Spooky" epitomize New Order’s characteristic ambiguity, with the song seemingly set in a post-breakup atmosphere.
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.
Live Performances
Surprisingly, "Spooky" was rarely performed live by the band. It only began to appear in setlists on their 2005 US tour.
Recording Process
"Spooky" was recorded at Real World Studios, a residential recording studio in England owned by musician Peter Gabriel.
Collaboration
The 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.
Artwork
The 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.
Reception
The 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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