Formed in 2007 by guitarist Bernard Sumner (Joy Division, New Order, Electronic), Bad Lieutenant--named after Abel Ferrara's 1992 film starring Harvey Keitel--featured guitarist Phil Cunningham (Marion, New Order) and vocalist Jake Evans (Rambo & Leroy). With New Order officially split, Sumner's longtime musical partner Stephen Morris, along with Blur's Alex James, aided Bad Lieutenant during the recording of their debut album, NEVER CRY ANOTHER TEAR which spawned the U.K. hit "Sink or Swim." The act followed the template of many previous New Order descendents, jangling guitars and impassioned, wistful vocals over a surfeit of pop hooks.
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Run a Quick Search on "Never Cry Another Tear" by Bad Lieutenant to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "Never Cry Another Tear"Browse more products related to "Bad Lieutenant"ReviewQ (Magazine) (p.101) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "[I]t's clear their humour glands are fully functional. The lightness of touch is a pleasant surprise..." Title NoteWith Peter Hook's departure in 2007, prospects for new material from New Order were looking increasingly dim, so the surprisingly workmanlike Bernard Sumner formed Bad Lieutenant to record his new songs. Sumner looked for help to various sources: latter-day New Order keyboardist Phil Cunningham; bassist Tom Chapman; a young Manchester head named Jake Evans for guitar, vocals, and a little songwriting; plus, on a few tracks, bassist Alex James of Blur and New Order drummer Stephen Morris. Sumner can't help but recall New Order as soon as he puts pen to paper or opens his mouth, but there are slight differences between this material and what he's been known for. If anything, Never Cry Another Tear accentuates the melodic guitar pop and straightforward lyricism of New Order's work in the 2000s. Although Hook is missed, the low end sounds quite good indeed in the capable hands of Chapman and James. As good as Hook's bass work was, its range was limited, and it's intriguing to hear a wider range of sounds here -- from sprightly Brit-pop on "Summer Days on Holiday" to the towering work on "Dynamo" that comes straight from the John Entwistle school (the song's nearly a rewrite of the Who's "Won't Get Fooled Again"). Of course, new bands have lower expectations than established bands, and while virtually every listener will contrast Never Cry Another Tear with New Order's best work, it has the sweep and grandeur of the group's classic moments. ~ John Bush If You Enjoy "Never Cry Another Tear (Vinyl)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "Never Cry Another Tear (Vinyl)" by Bad Lieutenant (Artist)There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! Explore More Great Tower Sales & Specials
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