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Substance 1987
by New Order
The 981st greatest album of all time
Substance 1987 is a 1987 compilation album by New Order that collects the band's singles and extended mixes from the early to mid 1980s. It documents their move from post-punk toward a synth-driven, dance-oriented sound, combining melodic synth hooks, propulsive drum machine grooves and prominent basslines with Bernard Sumner's cool vocal delivery. The release pairs single edits with longer 12 inch versions, offering both a concise singles overview and a set of club-focused mixes that illustrate the band's crossover between alternative and dance music.
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